Benidorm · Costa Blanca · Valencian Community

English-Speaking Lawyers in Benidorm
Property, Wills, Visas & Tax for Costa Blanca Expats

Independent English-speaking lawyers in Benidorm. Property, Spanish wills, NLV, DNV, non-resident tax and inheritance — fixed fees, online service, named specialist.

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Legal Help in Benidorm

Legal support for Benidorm's international community

Benidorm is one of Spain's most iconic international resort towns — a high-rise coastal city with a year-round British, Irish and Northern European population alongside a large seasonal community. Levante and Poniente beaches, the old town and the surrounding hillside developments make it a permanent home for thousands of expats.

Platinum Legal Spain provides a full English-speaking legal service in Benidorm, covering apartment and villa purchases, Spanish wills, inheritance, non-resident tax, NLV and DNV visa applications, and all administrative matters for expats living on or investing in the Costa Blanca.

Everything is handled online through secure video consultations and our encrypted portal. Most Benidorm files are completed remotely — instruct us from the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia or the Netherlands.

Services Available in Benidorm

Full-service English-speaking legal support in Benidorm

Whether you're buying property, preparing a Spanish will, applying for a visa, or filing non-resident tax in Benidorm — our team covers every legal matter expats face, end to end.

Property Law

Property Purchases & Conveyancing

Independent legal representation for buyers in Benidorm. Title, debt, planning and tax due diligence, NIE, contracts and notary completion — resales, off-plan and new builds.

Property Legal Service
Buying & Selling

Selling Property in Benidorm

Transactional support for sellers in Benidorm — Nota Simple, capital gains, Modelo 210, Plusvalía and contract drafting.

Selling Service
Wills & Inheritance

Spanish Wills & Inheritance

Bilingual Spanish wills for Benidorm asset-holders, probate and Valencian 99% inheritance tax bonification planning.

Wills & Inheritance
Non-Lucrative Visa

NLV for Retirees Moving to Benidorm

Non-Lucrative Visa for retirees moving to Benidorm. Fixed fee €1,499.

NLV Service
Digital Nomad Visa

DNV for Remote Workers

Digital Nomad Visa for remote workers relocating to Benidorm. Fixed fee €1,899.

DNV Service
Tax & Fiscal

Non-Resident & Resident Tax Advice

Modelo 210, rental income tax, capital gains, Beckham Law and double-tax treaty coordination for Benidorm owners.

Tax & Fiscal Advice
NIE · TIE · Admin

NIE, TIE, Empadronamiento & Certificates

NIE, TIE, empadronamiento, digital certificate, apostilles and sworn translations (capped at €200) for Benidorm clients.

NIE & Admin
Business & Corporate

Company Formation & Autónomo Setup

SL company formation, autónomo registration and commercial contracts in Benidorm.

Business Services
Family Law

Family, Divorce & Cross-Border Matters

Spanish divorce, cross-border custody and family law for expats in Benidorm.

Family Law Service
Benidorm Legal Landscape

What makes Benidorm legal cases different

Benidorm is in the Valencian Community — with its own inheritance tax bonification, VUT holiday rental regime and historic urbanisation issues.

1. Valencian 99% Inheritance Tax Bonification

The Valencian Community applies a 99% inheritance tax bonification for Group I and II beneficiaries (spouses, children, parents, direct descendants) — meaning direct-family inheritances typically pay very little Spanish inheritance tax.

  • 99% bonification for direct-family beneficiaries since 2023.
  • Same bonification applies to inter vivos gifts between these family members.
  • A bilingual Spanish will is essential for Costa Blanca assets.
  • EU Reg 650/2012 lets you choose national succession law; tax follows Valencian rules.

2. Off-Plan, LRAU/LUV & AFO/DAFO Issues

The Costa Blanca has historic planning issues that affect Benidorm property purchases — from legacy urbanisation problems to rural property legalisation.

  • Off-plan deposits must be bank-guaranteed under Law 38/1999.
  • Legacy LRAU / LUV urbanisation issues still affect some properties.
  • AFO / DAFO rural property legalisation is common inland.
  • Always check First Occupation Licence and boundary before signing.

3. Non-Resident Tax

Non-resident owners have annual Spanish filing obligations on their property.

  • Modelo 210 due annually whether property is rented or not.
  • Rental income: 19% EU/EEA, 24% non-EU (incl. post-Brexit UK, US).
  • Capital gains withheld 3% on sale; final rate 19%.
  • Plusvalía charged by local ayuntamiento.

4. VUT Holiday Rental Licences

Holiday letting in the Valencian Community is tightly regulated. Benidorm may restrict or pause new VUT licences.

  • Every legal holiday rental must be registered with the Valencian tourism register.
  • Community of owners can restrict holiday rentals by 3/5 majority vote.
  • Unlicensed short-letting carries fines in the tens of thousands.
  • We check VUT licensability before you buy.
How We Work

A modern, online-first legal service in Benidorm

Most of our Benidorm work is delivered remotely — a secure video call, a shared document portal, a named specialist, and fixed fees agreed in writing.

1

Initial Consultation

Book a 30-minute video call with a named specialist. We review your situation — property, visa, will or tax — confirm scope and quote a fixed fee up front.

2

Engagement & Portal Access

You receive a written engagement letter and secure client-portal access. We collect the documents we need — passport, Nota Simple, energy certificate, financial proofs — all uploaded online.

3

Due Diligence or Application

We run due diligence on the property, draft your Spanish will, prepare your NLV / DNV pack, file Modelo 210 — or whatever the matter requires — with regular progress updates in English.

4

Contracts, Signing & POA

Where appropriate we act under a Power of Attorney so you don't need to travel. We arrange bilingual signing at the notary, the tax office, or your consulate of choice.

5

Completion & Registration

We complete at notary, settle taxes (AJD, ITP, IVA, Modelo 210, ISD), and register your purchase, will or inheritance at the Land Registry — with a full English file for your records.

6

Aftercare & Annual Compliance

We handle ongoing annual filings — Modelo 210, rental-income returns, digital certificate renewals — so your Benidorm affairs stay compliant year after year.

Our Approach

A modern international legal firm — not a traditional local office

The old way of instructing a lawyer in Benidorm typically meant walking into a local office, hoping someone spoke adequate English, waiting weeks for updates and receiving an invoice at the end with no prior indication of what it would be.

Platinum Legal Spain was built differently. Every client has a named specialist, a written engagement letter, a fixed fee and a secure portal. We explain things in plain English, respond within 24 hours on working days, and keep the entire file documented so nothing falls through the cracks.

  • Team of bar-registered solicitors, legal specialists and immigration specialists
  • Every case handled in English, start to finish — no translation tax
  • Fixed fees agreed up front, in writing, with no hidden surcharges
  • Work with us remotely via secure video and encrypted portal
  • Named specialist, not a rotating junior — one consistent point of contact
  • Experience across Benidorm and the wider region
Client Reviews

Trusted by Benidorm expats

5.0★★★★★Google Reviews

Real feedback from international clients we've acted for in Benidorm.

★★★★★
"Bought a two-bed apartment on Levante beach from the UK. Platinum Legal Spain handled everything from due diligence to notary. Fixed fee, professional, excellent English throughout."
Steve & Liz M.Levante apartment purchase — from the UK
★★★★★
"They sorted our Spanish wills and annual Modelo 210 in one go. Clear advice, fair fixed fee, and they actually respond when you email."
Dorothy J.Wills & Modelo 210 — Benidorm
★★★★★
"I relocated on the Digital Nomad Visa and needed help with Beckham Law, social security and setting up as autónomo. All done at one fixed fee. Superb."
Tom H.DNV & Beckham Law — Benidorm
Work With Us Remotely

You don't need to be in Benidorm to instruct us

Most of our Benidorm files are run entirely online. Whether you're in London, Dublin, Amsterdam, Stockholm, New York or Toronto, we can have your case prepared before you set foot on Spanish soil.

How Remote Instruction Works

We run Benidorm property, visa, will and inheritance files from anywhere via secure portal and Power of Attorney.

  • Free 30-minute initial video consultation with a named specialist
  • Secure encrypted portal — upload passport, Nota Simple, financial proofs
  • Power of Attorney drafted bilingually, signed at your local consulate or a notary in your country
  • Full English reporting at every stage — nothing gets signed you haven't seen
  • Fixed fees agreed in writing before work starts
Nearby Locations We Cover

Legal representation across the wider region

The same team covers every major town in the area — and the surrounding municipalities.

Benidorm FAQs

Frequently asked questions from Benidorm clients

The questions we're asked most often by buyers, sellers, retirees and remote workers in Benidorm.

Do I need a lawyer to buy a property in Benidorm?
Yes. An independent lawyer runs title, debt, planning and tax due diligence. The notary and agent don't represent you.
How much do your services cost?
All fixed fee. Property conveyancing quoted on price, NLV €1,499, DNV €1,899, wills fixed fee per will.
Can I instruct you from the UK?
Yes. Most files run remotely via portal, video calls and Power of Attorney.
Is Valencian inheritance tax really 99% reduced?
For direct-family beneficiaries, yes. We advise case by case.
Can you help with Modelo 210?
Yes. Annual filing, rental-income returns and capital-gains returns.
Can you help with a VUT tourist licence?
Yes, where the property and municipality allow.
Do you cover Finestrat and La Nucia?
Yes — the whole Benidorm / Marina Baixa corridor.
Can you help with the Digital Nomad Visa?
Yes. Full DNV application, Beckham Law election and autónomo setup. Fixed fee €1,899.

Ready to speak to a Benidorm legal specialist?

Free 30-minute consultation with a named specialist. Fixed fees, plain English, and a modern online-first service in Benidorm.