Nerja · Eastern Costa del Sol · Andalusia

English-Speaking Lawyers in Nerja
Property, Wills, Visas & Tax for Eastern Costa del Sol Expats

Independent English-speaking lawyers in Nerja — the eastern Costa del Sol's most popular town. Property, Spanish wills, NLV, DNV, non-resident tax. Fixed fees.

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Legal Help in Nerja

Legal support for Nerja's international community

Nerja is the jewel of the eastern Costa del Sol — a whitewashed town perched on cliffs above the Mediterranean, famous for the Balcón de Europa and some of the best-preserved coastline in Andalusia. It attracts British, Scandinavian, Dutch and German expats and second-home buyers who prefer Nerja's traditional character and quieter lifestyle to the busier western Costa del Sol.

Platinum Legal Spain provides a full English-speaking legal service in Nerja and the surrounding eastern Axarquía coast — covering property purchases, sales, Spanish wills, inheritance, non-resident tax, NLV and DNV applications.

Everything is handled online. Instruct us from the UK, Scandinavia or the Netherlands — we prepare the case remotely.

Services Available in Nerja

Full-service English-speaking legal support in Nerja

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

Nerja Legal Landscape

What makes Nerja legal cases different

Nerja is in Andalusia — with its own 99% inheritance tax reduction, ITP rates and Junta de Andalucía regulatory framework.

1. Andalusian 99% Inheritance Tax Reduction

Andalusia applies a 99% reduction on inheritance tax for Group I and II beneficiaries (spouses, children, parents, direct descendants) on estates up to €1 million per beneficiary.

  • 99% reduction for direct-family beneficiaries since 2019 — effectively eliminates inheritance tax for most family estates.
  • The same reduction applies to inter vivos gifts between direct-family members.
  • A bilingual Spanish will is essential for Andalusian assets.
  • Cross-border estates need dual-tax planning even with the 99% reduction.

2. Property Transfer Tax — Andalusia

ITP on resale property in Andalusia is 7% — the lowest major-region rate in southern Spain.

  • Resale: 7% ITP on purchase price.
  • New-build: 10% IVA + 1.5% AJD (Stamp Duty).
  • Off-plan may attract IVA or ITP depending on vendor.
  • Rates set by Junta de Andalucía.

3. Non-Resident Tax

Non-resident owners have annual filing obligations on their Spanish 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. Tourist Rental Licences (VFT)

Holiday letting in Andalusia requires a Vivienda con Fines Turísticos (VFT) licence. Nerja and other Costa del Sol municipalities have specific rules on eligibility.

  • Every legal holiday rental in Andalusia must hold a VFT licence registered with the Junta.
  • Community of owners can restrict or prohibit tourist lets.
  • Unlicensed short-letting carries fines.
  • We check VFT eligibility before you buy.
How We Work

A modern, online-first legal service in Nerja

Most of our Nerja 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 Nerja 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 Nerja 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 Nerja and the wider region
Client Reviews

Trusted by Nerja expats

5.0★★★★★Google Reviews

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

★★★★★
"Bought a townhouse in Nerja old town. Platinum Legal Spain handled title checks, NIE, contract and notary. Fixed fee, clear English, responsive throughout."
John & Mary R.Townhouse purchase — Nerja
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"They handled our cross-border inheritance — a Nerja apartment and UK estate. Andalusian 99% reduction, probate, land registry. All done remotely."
Catherine F.Inheritance — Nerja
★★★★★
"Professional and knowledgeable. Sorted our NLV and Spanish wills in one engagement. Highly recommend."
Greta & Anders B.NLV & wills — Nerja (Scandinavian clients)
Work With Us Remotely

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

Most of our Nerja 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 Nerja 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.

Nerja FAQs

Frequently asked questions from Nerja clients

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

Do I need a lawyer to buy property in Nerja?
Yes. Independent due diligence is essential.
How much do your services cost?
All fixed fee. Conveyancing quoted on price, NLV €1,499, DNV €1,899, wills fixed fee per will.
Can I instruct you remotely?
Yes. Most files run remotely.
Is Andalusian inheritance tax 99% reduced?
For direct-family beneficiaries, yes.
Can you help with Modelo 210?
Yes. Annual filing, rental-income and capital-gains returns.
Do you cover Frigiliana and Torrox?
Yes — the whole eastern Axarquía coast.
Can you help with rural property around Nerja?
Yes. AFO/DAFO rural legalisation is common in the Axarquía and we handle it regularly.
Can you help with a VFT licence?
Yes, where the property and municipality permit.

Ready to speak to a Nerja legal specialist?

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