Platinum Legal Spain – Legal FAQ Hub (2026)

In most cases, yes. NLV applications typically require Spanish private health insurance with comprehensive coverage and (usually) no co-pay.

The NLV is not designed for work activity in Spain. If you plan to work remotely, the Digital Nomad Visa may be more appropriate.

Often yes, depending on your status and eligibility. The correct route depends on timing and documentation.

The NIE is your foreigner identification number. The TIE is the physical residence card for non-EU nationals.

No. Tax residency depends on factors such as days present and centre of economic interests.

Absence limits depend on your residency type and renewal stage.

Arras secures the purchase before completion and defines penalties if either party withdraws.

A Land Registry extract confirming ownership and charges.

A tax retention applied when a non-resident sells property in Spain.

In most cases, yes. A Spanish will simplifies the administration of Spanish assets and reduces delays for heirs. It does not replace a foreign will, but works alongside it.

Under EU Regulation 650/2012, many expats can elect the law of their nationality to govern their estate. This must be clearly stated in a properly drafted will.

Inheritance tax is generally due within six months of death. Extensions may be available if requested within the initial five-month period.

Yes. Heirs may formally renounce an inheritance before a notary, particularly where debts exist or tax implications make acceptance impractical.

Tax treatment depends on the region and specific circumstances. Non-residents may access regional reductions depending on EU law and court rulings.

Typically when you spend more than 183 days in Spain in a calendar year or when your centre of economic interests is located in Spain.

Modelo 210 is commonly used by non-residents to declare Spanish-source income, including rental income or imputed income on property.

When a non-resident sells property in Spain, the buyer must withhold 3% of the sale price as an advance payment toward potential capital gains tax.

Modelo 720 is an information declaration for certain overseas assets held by Spanish tax residents above specific thresholds.

Double taxation agreements allocate taxing rights between countries. Relief mechanisms depend on the type of income involved.

An autónomo is a self-employed individual registered with the Spanish tax office and social security system. This is the most common structure for freelancers and consultants operating in Spain.

Yes, provided they hold the correct residency authorisation that permits work activity.

An autónomo operates personally and is directly liable. An SL (Sociedad Limitada) is a limited company structure offering separation between personal and company liability.

Yes, but it may require a formal recognition process depending on the country of origin and circumstances.

Pareja de hecho is a registered civil partnership in Spain that may provide certain legal rights similar to marriage, depending on the region.

Spanish courts prioritise the best interests of the child. Shared custody arrangements are increasingly common.

An apostille is an international certification under the Hague Convention that validates foreign public documents for use in Spain.

Most foreign official documents must be translated into Spanish by a sworn translator recognised in Spain.

A digital certificate allows secure online interaction with Spanish government departments, including tax filings and immigration procedures.

You may have the option to file an administrative appeal or submit a new application, depending on the refusal grounds.

Deadlines vary, but appeals often must be filed within one month of notification.

This depends on the legal grounds of refusal and whether additional evidence can strengthen a new application.

Timelines vary depending on the court and complexity of the matter. Some disputes resolve within months, others take longer.

Yes, subject to recognition procedures depending on whether the originating country has reciprocal enforcement agreements.

Costs depend on the type of case, court level, and whether expert reports are required.