Málaga · Costa del Sol · Andalusia

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

Independent English-speaking lawyers in Málaga — the Costa del Sol's capital city. Property, Spanish wills, NLV, DNV, non-resident tax and inheritance. Fixed fees, online service, named specialist.

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Legal Help in Málaga

Legal support for Málaga's growing international community

Málaga has transformed from a provincial gateway city into one of Spain's most dynamic urban destinations. It's now a major hub for Digital Nomad Visa holders, tech-sector relocators, American and British expats, and international property buyers drawn by the city centre's cultural renaissance, the coastal districts and the proximity to the whole Costa del Sol.

Platinum Legal Spain provides a full English-speaking legal service in Málaga city, covering apartment and house purchases, Spanish wills, inheritance, non-resident tax, NLV and DNV applications, business setup and all administrative matters.

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

Services Available in Málaga

Full-service English-speaking legal support in Málaga

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

Málaga Legal Landscape

What makes Málaga legal cases different

Málaga 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. Málaga 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 Málaga

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

Trusted by Málaga expats

5.0★★★★★Google Reviews

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

★★★★★
"Relocated to Málaga on the Digital Nomad Visa. Platinum Legal Spain handled the DNV application, Beckham Law election and autónomo setup. One team, one fixed fee, no confusion."
Alex T.DNV & Beckham Law — Málaga
★★★★★
"Bought an apartment in Málaga centro from the US. They handled everything — due diligence, NIE, notary, utility transfers. Excellent English, fixed fee, completely remote."
Jennifer & Mark L.Apartment purchase — Málaga (US clients)
★★★★★
"Handled our Spanish wills and non-resident tax for our Málaga apartment. Clear, professional, and they actually respond to emails within 24 hours."
Stephen & Anne C.Wills & Modelo 210 — Málaga
Work With Us Remotely

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

Most of our Málaga 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 Málaga 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
Málaga FAQs

Frequently asked questions from Málaga clients

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

Do I need a lawyer to buy property in Málaga?
Yes. An independent lawyer runs title, debt, planning and tax 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.
Can I instruct you from the US?
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. We advise case by case.
Can you help with the Digital Nomad Visa?
Yes. Full DNV application, Beckham Law and autónomo setup. Fixed fee €1,899.
Can you help with Modelo 210?
Yes. Annual filing, rental-income and capital-gains returns.
Do you help with business setup in Málaga?
Yes. SL formation, autónomo registration and commercial contracts.
What ITP rate applies in Andalusia?
Resale: 7% ITP. New-build: 10% IVA + 1.5% AJD.

Ready to speak to a Málaga legal specialist?

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