Control Plan of the Black Economy in Spain

The Spanish Ministry of Finance is placing a special emphasis on sectors which higher tax risks. Their focus is on new areas of activity or business modalities, companies formed as a result of new technology, and legislative changes or modifications in the behabiour of taxable subjects or taxpayers. 

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The Inheritance and Donation Tax in Catalonia, Spain

The inheritance and donation tax in Catalonia has modified many of the quantitative elements of the tax in order to make it more effective e.g. an escalation for bonuses are introduced. However, its application of bonuses implies a substantial reduction of other bonuses provided in the tax. Nonethless, this new scenario highlights the necessity to review alternatives for better and efficient taxation.

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Practical Aspects of the Purchase of Property in Spain

These simple steps will permit the secure purchase of a property in Spain: verify the ownership of the property, sign a contract with a reserve, protect your purchase by public writing and pay the correspondent taxes depending on whether you’re buying a new property or are acquiring a second-hand one.

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