Dénia · Costa Blanca North · Valencian Community

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

Independent English-speaking lawyers in Dénia — the gateway to the northern Costa Blanca. Property, Spanish wills, NLV, DNV, non-resident tax. Fixed fees, online service.

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Legal Help in Dénia

Legal support for Dénia's international community

Dénia is the northernmost major town on the Costa Blanca and the gateway to the prestigious Marina Alta — a stretch of coast and hillside running from Dénia through Jávea, Moraira, Calpe and Altea. It's a cosmopolitan town with a large British, Dutch, German and Scandinavian community, a working port, a UNESCO-recognised gastronomy scene, and some of the Costa Blanca's most sought-after property.

Platinum Legal Spain provides a full English-speaking legal service for Dénia and the wider Marina Alta — property purchases, sales, Spanish wills, inheritance, non-resident tax, NLV and DNV visa applications, and rural-property legalisation for inland fincas.

Everything is handled online through secure video consultations and our encrypted portal. Instruct us from the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Scandinavia or the US — we prepare the case before you travel.

Services Available in Dénia

Full-service English-speaking legal support in Dénia

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

Property Law

Property Purchases & Conveyancing

Independent legal representation for buyers in Dénia. 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 Dénia

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

Selling Service
Wills & Inheritance

Spanish Wills & Inheritance

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

Wills & Inheritance
Non-Lucrative Visa

NLV for Retirees Moving to Dénia

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

NLV Service
Digital Nomad Visa

DNV for Remote Workers

Digital Nomad Visa for remote workers relocating to Dénia. 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 Dénia owners.

Tax & Fiscal Advice
NIE · TIE · Admin

NIE, TIE, Empadronamiento & Certificates

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

NIE & Admin
Business & Corporate

Company Formation & Autónomo Setup

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

Business Services
Family Law

Family, Divorce & Cross-Border Matters

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

Family Law Service
Dénia Legal Landscape

What makes Dénia legal cases different

Dénia 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 Dénia 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. Dénia 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 Dénia

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

Trusted by Dénia expats

5.0★★★★★Google Reviews

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

★★★★★
"We bought a finca inland from Dénia. Platinum Legal Spain handled the AFO legalisation, title check, NIE and notary. Fixed fee, brilliant English, everything explained step by step."
Richard & Jane A.Rural finca purchase — Dénia area
★★★★★
"Sorted our NLV application and then our Spanish wills within the same quarter. Responsive, professional, and surprisingly affordable for the quality. Highly recommend."
Anneke V.NLV & Spanish wills — Dénia (Dutch client)
★★★★★
"They handled the Modelo 210 backlog I'd been ignoring for three years. No judgement, just fixed it efficiently. Now I'm on their annual filing service."
David R.Non-resident tax catch-up — Dénia
Work With Us Remotely

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

Most of our Dénia 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 Dénia 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.

Dénia FAQs

Frequently asked questions from Dénia clients

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

Do I need a lawyer to buy property in Dénia?
Yes. An independent lawyer runs full due diligence — title, debt, planning, AFO/DAFO and tax checks.
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 Netherlands?
Yes. Most files run remotely via portal, video calls and Power of Attorney. We act for many Dutch clients in Dénia.
What is AFO/DAFO and does it affect Dénia properties?
AFO/DAFO is the legalisation process for rural properties built outside of the municipal plan. It's common in inland Dénia and the Marina Alta. We check before you commit.
Is Valencian inheritance tax really 99% reduced?
For direct-family beneficiaries, yes. More distant relatives don't qualify. We advise case by case.
Can you help with Modelo 210?
Yes. Annual filing, rental-income and capital-gains returns.
Can you help with a VUT licence in Dénia?
Dénia has restricted new VUT licences in recent years. We check current availability before you buy.
Do you cover the Jalón Valley?
Yes — Jalón, Parcent, Gata de Gorgos, Pedreguer and the whole Marina Alta interior.

Ready to speak to a Dénia legal specialist?

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