Torrevieja · Costa Blanca South · Valencian Community

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

Independent English-speaking lawyers in Torrevieja — the Costa Blanca South's largest expat hub. Property due diligence, Spanish wills, NLV, DNV, non-resident tax and inheritance — fixed fees, online service, named specialist.

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Legal Help in Torrevieja

Legal support for Torrevieja's international community

Torrevieja is the single largest concentration of British and Northern European expats on the Costa Blanca. The city and its surrounding urbanisations — La Mata, Los Balcones, Punta Prima, La Siesta, Aguas Nuevas — house tens of thousands of permanent residents and second-home owners from the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, the Netherlands and Belgium.

Platinum Legal Spain provides a full English-speaking legal service in Torrevieja, covering property purchases and sales, Spanish wills, inheritance, non-resident tax, NLV and DNV visa applications, and every piece of Spanish admin required for life on the Costa Blanca South.

Everything is handled online through secure video consultations and our encrypted document portal. Most of our Torrevieja work is completed remotely — instruct us from the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia or the Netherlands and we'll handle it all in English at a fixed fee.

Services Available in Torrevieja

Full-service English-speaking legal support in Torrevieja

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

Property Law

Property Purchases & Conveyancing

Independent legal representation for buyers in Torrevieja. 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 Torrevieja

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

Selling Service
Wills & Inheritance

Spanish Wills & Inheritance

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

Wills & Inheritance
Non-Lucrative Visa

NLV for Retirees Moving to Torrevieja

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

NLV Service
Digital Nomad Visa

DNV for Remote Workers

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

Tax & Fiscal Advice
NIE · TIE · Admin

NIE, TIE, Empadronamiento & Certificates

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

NIE & Admin
Business & Corporate

Company Formation & Autónomo Setup

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

Business Services
Family Law

Family, Divorce & Cross-Border Matters

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

Family Law Service
Torrevieja Legal Landscape

What makes Torrevieja legal cases different

Torrevieja 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 Torrevieja 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. Torrevieja 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 Torrevieja

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

Trusted by Torrevieja expats

5.0★★★★★Google Reviews

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

★★★★★
"Bought a three-bed in Los Balcones from the UK. Platinum Legal Spain handled everything — due diligence, NIE, utility transfers, notary. Fixed fee, clear English, no drama at all."
Kevin & Sharon T.Los Balcones property purchase — from the UK
★★★★★
"They handled our inheritance after my mother passed away. Valencian tax, probate, land registry transfer — all done remotely at a fixed fee. Incredibly professional."
Janet B.Inheritance & probate — Torrevieja
★★★★★
"Sorted our NLV in one go and then did our Spanish wills the same month. Brilliant service. Would recommend to anyone moving to Torrevieja."
Colin & Val S.NLV & Spanish wills — Torrevieja
Work With Us Remotely

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

Most of our Torrevieja 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 Torrevieja 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
Torrevieja FAQs

Frequently asked questions from Torrevieja clients

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

Do I need a lawyer to buy property in Torrevieja?
Yes. An independent lawyer runs title, debt, planning and tax due diligence. The notary and agent don't represent your interests.
How much do your Torrevieja services cost?
All fixed fee. Property conveyancing quoted on purchase price, NLV €1,499, DNV €1,899, wills fixed fee per will.
Can I instruct you from the UK?
Yes. Most files run remotely via portal, video calls and Power of Attorney.
Is Valencian inheritance tax really 99% reduced?
For direct-family beneficiaries (Group I/II), yes — the Valencian Community applies a 99% bonification. More distant relatives don't qualify. We advise case by case.
Can you help with Modelo 210?
Yes. Annual filing, rental-income returns and capital-gains returns for Torrevieja property owners.
Can you help with a VUT tourist rental licence?
Yes, where the property and municipality permit. We check community statutes and municipal availability before you commit.
Do you handle property sales in Torrevieja?
Yes — Nota Simple, capital gains, Modelo 210, Plusvalía and contract drafting.
Do you cover La Mata and Los Balcones?
Yes — the whole Torrevieja municipality and surrounding urbanisations.

Ready to speak to a Torrevieja legal specialist?

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