To avoid inheritance tax in the future, many Belgians choose to purchase Spanish property in the children's name. Although this is fiscally advantageous
Do you have to pay inheritance tax if you inherit property in Catalonia? Yes, if you inherit as a non-resident property located in Catalonia (such as Barcelona,
Because of the various articles in the press about the favourable taxes on your pension in Portugal, we recently received many enquiries. Therefore, this
To rent in Portugal to tourists, Alojamento Local, you need a licence from the municipality. This article explains the steps you need to
Buying safely in Spain is different from buying in Belgium. For example, the buying process is different, different laws apply and there may be consequences for your
Gifting in Spain is traditionally expensive. Unlike inheritance tax, there are usually no generous reductions, tax-free sums or exemptions in gift tax. Donate
Building violations in Spain are frequent for detached houses in rural areas (suelo rústico). If you are considering buying property in the Spanish countryside, is
As a Belgian in Spain, your right to medical care depends entirely on your residency status. Non-residents (secondary residents) are covered through the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
Belgian property owners in Spain are legally obliged to declare their Spanish bank account to both the National Bank of Belgium (NBB)
When you want to become an official resident in Spain, you will have to deal with Spanish bureaucracy. To stay legally as a resident and gain access
We are increasingly seeing cases of Belgian investors buying tourist flats in Spain and Portugal with a rental guarantee. These investors buy a flat in a
When you inherit a property in Portugal, there are three main issues from a legal point of view: the applicable inheritance law, Portuguese estate tax
