Jávea (Xàbia) · Costa Blanca North · Valencian Community

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

Independent English-speaking lawyers in Jávea (Xàbia) — one of the Costa Blanca North's most prestigious villa markets. Property, Spanish wills, NLV, DNV, non-resident tax. Fixed fees, online service.

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Legal Help in Jávea

Legal support for Jávea's international community

Jávea (Xàbia in Valenciano) is one of the most sought-after residential towns on the northern Costa Blanca. Set between the Montgó massif and the sea, it offers a mix of hillside villas, whitewashed old-town townhouses, beachfront apartments and rural fincas — attracting a well-established British, Dutch, German, Belgian and Scandinavian community.

Platinum Legal Spain provides a full English-speaking legal service in Jávea, covering high-value villa purchases, townhouse and apartment conveyancing, rural property AFO/DAFO legalisation, Spanish wills, inheritance, non-resident tax and visa applications.

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

Services Available in Jávea

Full-service English-speaking legal support in Jávea

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

Property Law

Property Purchases & Conveyancing

Independent legal representation for buyers in Jávea. 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 Jávea

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

Selling Service
Wills & Inheritance

Spanish Wills & Inheritance

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

Wills & Inheritance
Non-Lucrative Visa

NLV for Retirees Moving to Jávea

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

NLV Service
Digital Nomad Visa

DNV for Remote Workers

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

Tax & Fiscal Advice
NIE · TIE · Admin

NIE, TIE, Empadronamiento & Certificates

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

NIE & Admin
Business & Corporate

Company Formation & Autónomo Setup

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

Business Services
Family Law

Family, Divorce & Cross-Border Matters

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

Family Law Service
Jávea Legal Landscape

What makes Jávea legal cases different

Jávea 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 Jávea 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. Jávea 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 Jávea

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

Trusted by Jávea expats

5.0★★★★★Google Reviews

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

★★★★★
"Bought a hillside villa in Jávea with sea views. Platinum Legal Spain handled the whole conveyancing, including an AFO legalisation for a converted outbuilding. Fixed fee, superb English, couldn't fault them."
Michael & Sarah W.Villa purchase — Jávea
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"They handled our inheritance after my father passed — a villa in Jávea and assets in the UK. Cross-border probate, Valencian tax, land registry. All done remotely and professionally."
Elizabeth D.Cross-border inheritance — Jávea
★★★★★
"Responsive, knowledgeable, and they don't overcomplicate things. Sorted our Spanish wills and annual Modelo 210 quickly. Highly recommended for Jávea."
Hans & Petra V.Wills & tax — Jávea (Dutch clients)
Work With Us Remotely

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

Most of our Jávea 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 Jávea 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.

Jávea FAQs

Frequently asked questions from Jávea clients

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

Do I need a lawyer to buy a villa in Jávea?
Yes. An independent lawyer runs title, debt, planning, AFO/DAFO and coastal-setback due diligence. The notary doesn'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.
What is AFO/DAFO and does it affect Jávea?
Very common in Jávea — it's the legalisation of rural properties built outside the plan. We check every property for AFO/DAFO status.
Can I instruct you from the Netherlands?
Yes. We act for many Dutch clients in Jávea. Everything remote, plain English.
Is Valencian inheritance tax 99% reduced?
For direct-family beneficiaries, yes. 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?
Jávea has restricted new VUT licences. We check availability before you buy.
Do you cover Benitachell and Teulada?
Yes — the whole Jávea and surrounding Marina Alta area.

Ready to speak to a Jávea legal specialist?

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