Independent legal representation for international buyers, residents and families across Alicante, Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Benidorm, Dénia and the wider Costa Blanca. Property due diligence, Spanish wills, visa applications, non-resident tax and inheritance — all in plain English, fixed fees, named specialist.
Alicante is the legal and administrative heart of the Costa Blanca, and one of the single largest expat regions in Spain. More British nationals live in Alicante province than in any other province in the country, alongside major Dutch, German, Scandinavian, Belgian and Irish communities — plus a fast-growing American and Canadian contingent attracted by the climate, value and Digital Nomad Visa route.
Platinum Legal Spain was built for this kind of international client base. We work with buyers, sellers, residents and families across Alicante city, Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, La Zenia, Pilar de la Horadada, Guardamar, Santa Pola, El Campello, Alfaz del Pi, Altea, Benidorm, Calpe, Moraira and Dénia — advising on property purchases, Spanish wills, inheritance, tax residency, the Non-Lucrative Visa, the Digital Nomad Visa, and every piece of paperwork in between.
Everything is handled in English. Fees are fixed and agreed in writing up front. Most of our work is delivered online through secure video consultations and our encrypted document portal, meaning you can instruct us from the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada, the Netherlands, Germany or Scandinavia — and we'll have everything prepared before you arrive.
Whether you're buying a townhouse in Orihuela Costa, a villa in Moraira, an apartment in central Alicante, preparing a Spanish will, applying for the Digital Nomad Visa, or dealing with non-resident tax on a Torrevieja rental — our team covers every legal matter Costa Blanca expats face, end to end.
Independent legal representation for buyers across Alicante, Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Pilar de la Horadada, Dénia and Moraira. Full title, debt, planning and tax due diligence, NIE, contracts and notary completion.
Property Legal ServiceTransactional support for sellers — Nota Simple, capital gains planning, Modelo 210 non-resident withholding, Plusvalía and contract drafting. Fixed fees, fast turnarounds, full English reporting.
Selling ServiceBilingual Spanish wills for Costa Blanca asset-holders, probate administration, and Valencian inheritance tax planning — including the regional 99% bonification for spouses, children and parents.
Wills & InheritanceNon-Lucrative Visa applications for retirees and financially independent clients moving to Alicante or the wider Costa Blanca. Portal-based application, document review, consulate coordination. Fixed fee €1,499.
NLV ServiceDigital Nomad Visa for remote employees and self-employed contractors relocating to Alicante. Portal-based application, Beckham Law eligibility assessment, named immigration specialist. Fixed fee €1,899.
DNV ServiceModelo 210 for non-resident property owners, rental income tax on Costa Blanca holiday lets, capital gains, Beckham Law for inbound professionals, UK/US/Ireland double-tax treaty coordination.
Tax & Fiscal AdviceNIE, TIE, empadronamiento, digital certificate, apostilles and sworn translations (capped at €200) — handled end-to-end so you don't lose days at the Alicante or Torrevieja extranjería offices.
NIE & AdminSL company formation, autónomo registration, commercial contracts, and Valencian-region business licences. For investors, entrepreneurs, hospitality owners and DNV-linked freelancers.
Business ServicesSpanish divorce, cross-border custody, pre-nuptials, family reunification and international family law for expats living across Alicante and the Costa Blanca.
Family Law ServiceWe work with the nationalities and client profiles that make up the Costa Blanca's enormous expat population — from British retirees in Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa to American remote workers relocating to Alicante on the Digital Nomad Visa.
The largest expat group on the Costa Blanca — post-Brexit residency, property, wills and inheritance.
NLV and DNV applications, Beckham Law, US/Spain tax coordination and FATCA reporting.
Residency, property purchases, dual-tax planning and Costa Blanca relocation.
EU freedom-of-movement residency, property, wills and Valencian tax planning.
A major Costa Blanca community — property, non-resident tax and cross-border inheritance.
Strong Nordic presence in Alfaz del Pi, Altea and Torrevieja — property, wills and tax.
Apartments, townhouses and villas in Orihuela Costa, La Zenia, Moraira and Dénia.
Digital Nomad Visa clients working for UK, US and EU employers from Alicante and Dénia.
Alicante and the wider Costa Blanca have specific legal and tax rules that affect almost every expat case — from urbanisation compliance on off-plan developments to Valencian inheritance tax bonifications. Here are the four issues that come up most often.
The southern Costa Blanca (Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Pilar de la Horadada, La Marina, Ciudad Quesada) and the northern Costa Blanca (Dénia, Jávea, Moraira, Calpe) both have very active new-build and resale markets — and each has its own historic planning issues that a proper due diligence process will catch.
Inheritance tax in Spain is set partly by national law and partly by each autonomous community. The Valencian Community — which covers Alicante province, Valencia and Castellón — introduced one of the most generous regional inheritance regimes in Spain in 2023, putting Alicante broadly in line with Andalusia for direct-family estates.
Most foreign owners on the Costa Blanca are non-tax-residents of Spain — but they still have annual Spanish filing obligations on the property itself. These are widely missed, and the Agencia Tributaria does eventually catch up, particularly on short-let and holiday rental properties in Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Benidorm and Dénia.
Holiday letting (Vivienda de Uso Turístico, VUT) in the Valencian Community is tightly regulated. Alicante city and many Costa Blanca towns have introduced restrictions on new tourist licences — and investors buying specifically for short-let income need to check licensability before completing.
You don't need to be in Alicante to instruct us. Most cases are handled entirely online — secure video consultations, encrypted document uploads, and a named bilingual specialist from day one.
Book a free 20-minute call. We'll confirm your situation, the service you need in Alicante or on the Costa Blanca, and give you a fixed fee in writing — before any work begins.
Your named specialist takes over — due diligence, notary, land registry, tax office, consulate, community of owners, town hall. You stay in the loop through the secure portal.
Whether it's signing at the notary, submitting a visa, or registering a Spanish will, we take it through completion — and stay available for follow-up Costa Blanca legal matters.
Traditional Costa Blanca law firms were not designed for international clients. Slow replies, legal jargon, surprise invoices and no visibility over the process — it's an experience most Alicante expats have had at least once with a local firm or a well-meaning gestoría.
Platinum Legal Spain was built to fix that specifically. Every element of the service — from fees to document handling to communication — is structured for the way international clients actually live and work today.
"I bought an apartment in Spain through Vibe Real Estate. During the purchase, I hired PLS to monitor all legal and contractual agreements. Great help — everything handled professionally and clearly."
"Magnificent service. Great professionals. Attentive to solve any setback that may occur. Totally recommended."
"We asked PLS to help us with the purchase of our new home in Spain. Several legal issues arose and the team at PLS were instantly on the ball. Their attention to detail and constant updating of information cannot be faulted."
We handle most Alicante and Costa Blanca cases online, with coastal offices in Murcia, Torrevieja and Valencia. If an in-person meeting is useful, we can arrange one in Alicante by appointment.
Almost every legal matter on the Costa Blanca can be handled without either side travelling. When a notary signing is required, we coordinate with a notary in Alicante, Torrevieja or your local town and brief them fully on the matter in advance.
Practical, up-to-date guides on buying property on the Costa Blanca, Spanish wills, Valencian inheritance tax, the Digital Nomad Visa and more.
NIE, deposits, bank guarantees, off-plan risks, urbanisation checks and completion — everything international buyers need.
Read Guide →Income thresholds, health insurance, application steps and common NLV pitfalls — explained in plain English.
Read Guide →Who qualifies, what you need, income thresholds, timelines and how the Beckham Law fits in for DNV clients.
Read Guide →We work with expat clients right across Alicante province and the Costa Blanca. Browse our location pages for the town or area most relevant to you.
Whether you're buying in Orihuela Costa, preparing a Spanish will, applying for the DNV or handling a non-resident tax issue in Torrevieja — book your free 20-minute consultation and get a fixed fee in writing before any work begins.