Where clients get caught out
In Ibiza, villas are often advertised with rental income that depends on a licence the property does not have, or with annexes that cannot be legalised.
Lawyers in every municipality of Ibiza
Ibiza has five municipalities. We advise clients in all of them:
- Lawyer in Ibiza Town
- Lawyer in Santa Eulària des Riu
- Lawyer in Sant Josep de sa Talaia
- Lawyer in Sant Antoni de Portmany
- Lawyer in Sant Joan de Labritja
Buying property in Ibiza
Ibiza has some of the highest property prices in Spain and very strict planning and rental rules. Many villas have pools, annexes or extensions without a licence, and most land outside towns is rustic. We check the licences, the land classification, the cadastre and the registry before you pay any deposit. See buying property and due diligence.
Holiday rentals in Ibiza
The island excludes tourist rentals in most apartment buildings and requires a valid registration for each villa, for its exact number of places. Fines for illegal rentals are among the highest in Spain. We confirm the licence before you buy and review the contracts with managers. See holiday rental property.
Residency, companies and courts in Ibiza
We handle residence permits, company formation and commercial contracts for seasonal businesses, and we act before the courts of Ibiza in civil, family and criminal matters. For more detail on the island, see our sister site Ibiza.law.
Castell.law is the English and German-speaking practice of Castell Abogados, a law firm in Palma de Mallorca. This page is general information, not advice on a specific case: laws and procedures change, so check your situation with us before acting.
Not sure where you stand? Ask before you sign
Tell us about your matter or send us the documents you have. A lawyer will explain the risks, the options and the cost before you commit to anything.
Questions about lawyers in Ibiza
Do you have lawyers for Ibiza?
Yes. We advise clients across Ibiza from Palma, by video call and in person when needed.
Can I rent my Ibiza apartment to tourists?
In most apartment buildings, no. Villas need their own valid registration.
Can you check a villa in Ibiza before I buy?
Yes: licences, land classification, cadastre, registry, debts and the tourist licence.