Estepona · Costa del Sol · Andalusia

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

Independent English-speaking lawyers in Estepona. Property, Spanish wills, NLV, DNV, non-resident tax. Fixed fees, online service.

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Legal Help in Estepona

Legal support for Estepona's international community

Estepona has reinvented itself as one of the Costa del Sol's most attractive coastal towns. The regenerated old town, the long beachfront promenade, and a growing stock of modern new-build developments have attracted a steady flow of British, Scandinavian, Dutch and Belgian buyers — alongside Spanish families relocating from inland cities.

Platinum Legal Spain provides a full English-speaking legal service in Estepona, covering property purchases and sales, Spanish wills, inheritance, non-resident tax, NLV and DNV applications, and all administrative matters.

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

Services Available in Estepona

Full-service English-speaking legal support in Estepona

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

Property Law

Property Purchases & Conveyancing

Independent legal representation for buyers in Estepona. Title, debt, planning and tax due diligence, NIE, contracts and notary completion.

Property Legal Service
Buying & Selling

Selling Property in Estepona

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

Selling Service
Wills & Inheritance

Spanish Wills & Inheritance

Bilingual Spanish wills for Estepona asset-holders, probate and Andalusian 99% inheritance tax reduction planning.

Wills & Inheritance
Non-Lucrative Visa

NLV for Retirees Moving to Estepona

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

NLV Service
Digital Nomad Visa

DNV for Remote Workers

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

DNV Service
Tax & Fiscal

Non-Resident & Resident Tax Advice

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

Tax & Fiscal Advice
NIE · TIE · Admin

NIE, TIE, Empadronamiento & Certificates

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

NIE & Admin
Business & Corporate

Company Formation & Autónomo Setup

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

Business Services
Family Law

Family, Divorce & Cross-Border Matters

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

Family Law Service
Estepona Legal Landscape

What makes Estepona legal cases different

Estepona 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. Estepona 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 Estepona

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

Trusted by Estepona expats

5.0★★★★★Google Reviews

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

★★★★★
"Bought a new-build apartment in Estepona from the UK. Platinum Legal Spain handled everything — bank guarantee, contract review, NIE, notary. Fixed fee, brilliant service."
David & Helen M.New-build purchase — Estepona
★★★★★
"They handled our Spanish wills and explained the Andalusian 99% reduction clearly. Professional, efficient, and they actually answer emails."
Alan & Barbara J.Wills — Estepona
★★★★★
"Sorted our NLV smoothly and then handled our annual Modelo 210 filing. Would recommend to anyone moving to Estepona."
Christine P.NLV & tax — Estepona
Work With Us Remotely

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

Most of our Estepona 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 Estepona 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.

Estepona FAQs

Frequently asked questions from Estepona clients

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

Do I need a lawyer to buy property in Estepona?
Yes. Independent due diligence on title, debt, planning and tax 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 via portal, video calls and Power of Attorney.
Is Andalusian inheritance tax 99% reduced?
For direct-family beneficiaries on estates up to €1M per beneficiary, yes.
Can you help with Modelo 210?
Yes. Annual filing, rental-income and capital-gains returns.
Can you help with a VFT licence?
Yes, where the property and municipality permit.
Do you handle new-build purchases?
Yes. Developer licence, bank guarantee, contract and completion timetable reviewed before you pay.
Do you cover Manilva and Casares?
Yes — the whole western Costa del Sol from Estepona to Sotogrande.

Ready to speak to a Estepona legal specialist?

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