Legal guides for buying, living and investing in Mallorca
Clear answers to the questions our clients ask every week: buying property, residency and visas, inheritance, companies and taxes. They are general information: every case is different, so ask us before acting.
Family members of Spanish citizens: what changed in 2025 and 2026
Residence for family members of Spanish citizens: the new route since May 2025, children up to 26, new categories, applying from Spain and the 2026 ruling.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyRetiring in Mallorca with non-lucrative residence
How non-EU retirees, including British pensioners, can retire in Mallorca with non-lucrative residence: pension as income, insurance, 183 days, tax and housing.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyWhat the EU citizen must prove for their family member's card in Spain
What the EU citizen must prove for a family member's card in Spain: registration certificate, work, sufficient resources and insurance, or studies.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyRenewing non-lucrative residence in Spain: the 183 days and other requirements
How to renew non-lucrative residence in Spain: when to apply, the 183 days in Spain, means for two years, insurance, schooling and positive silence.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyResidence through marriage to a Spanish citizen in Mallorca
How the foreign spouse of a Spanish citizen obtains residence in Mallorca since May 2025: requirements, applying from Spain, validity and Spanish nationality.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyEU family card for the registered partner of an EU citizen in Spain
How the non-EU registered partner of an EU citizen gets the EU family residence card in Mallorca: which registers count, requirements and the Balearic register.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyNon-lucrative visa income requirements in 2026: how much you need
How much money you need for Spain's non-lucrative residence in 2026: 400% of IPREM (€2,400 a month), €600 more per family member, and what counts.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyMoving to Mallorca From the UK or USA: Your Residency Options
Planning to move to Mallorca from the UK or USA? Compare the residency options: non-lucrative visa, digital nomad visa, work permits and family routes.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyEU Family Member Residence in Mallorca: A Guide for Non-EU Spouses
EU family residence in Mallorca for non-EU spouses. Understand eligibility, marriage documents and the risks of choosing the wrong route.
Updated 12 November 2026 Inheritance, family & civil lawSpanish Property and Inheritance: Wills and the EU Succession Regulation for Foreign Owners
Do foreign owners of property in Spain need a Spanish will? A lawyer explains the EU Succession Regulation, choice of law, taxes and inheritance steps.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyLong-Term Residence in Spain: From Temporary Permit to Permanent Status
How to obtain long-term residence in Spain after five years: requirements, absences allowed, EU long-term status and the path to Spanish nationality.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencySelling Property in Spain as a Non-Resident: 3% Retention, Capital Gains and Plusvalía
Selling property in Spain as a non-resident? A lawyer explains the 3% retention, capital gains tax, municipal plusvalía and documents you need.
Updated 12 November 2026 Companies, tax & employmentBeckham Law for New Residents and Digital Nomads: Is It Worth It?
What is the Beckham Law in Spain and who can use it? The tax regime for new residents, digital nomads and entrepreneurs, with its pros and cons.
Updated 12 November 2026 Companies, tax & employmentBuying property in Spain through a company: when it makes sense
Should you buy property in Spain personally or through a Spanish SL or a foreign company? Advantages, risks, taxes and when a company makes sense in Mallorca.
Updated 12 November 2026 Property & conveyancingBuying an Apartment in Spain: What to Check in the Community of Owners
Buying an apartment in Spain? Learn what to check in the community of owners: fees, debts, planned works, statutes, holiday rental rules and minutes.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyMoving to Spain from Switzerland: residence, work, healthcare and tax
Moving to Mallorca from Switzerland: free movement rights, the residence certificate, family members, healthcare, Swiss pensions and tax.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyEU Family Member Residence Card in Spain: Rights and Application
How to obtain the EU family member residence card in Spain for non-EU spouses, partners and relatives. Requirements, rights and process explained.
Updated 12 November 2026 Property & conveyancingBuying a Property With Debts, Tenants or Occupants: Legal Risks in Spain
Buying a property in Spain with tenants, debts or occupants? A lawyer explains tenant rights, community debts, squatters and how to protect yourself.
Updated 12 November 2026 Companies, tax & employmentThe 183-day rule in Spain: when you become tax resident
Spain's 183-day rule explained: when you become Spanish tax resident, the economic interests test, dual residence under tax treaties and how to document your.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyFamily Reunification in Spain: Bringing Your Spouse and Children
How does family reunification work in Spain? Requirements, eligible relatives, income, housing and the step-by-step process explained by a lawyer.
Updated 12 November 2026 Companies, tax & employmentDouble taxation and Spanish property: what owners living abroad pay
How owners living in Germany or elsewhere are taxed on a property in Mallorca: imputed income, rentals, sale, wealth tax and how double tax treaties avoid.
Updated 12 November 2026 Property & conveyancingTaxes and Costs When Buying Property in the Balearic Islands
What taxes and costs do you pay when buying property in Mallorca or Ibiza? Transfer tax, VAT, stamp duty, notary, registry and legal fees explained.
Updated 12 November 2026 Property & conveyancingBuying a Home in Spain After Brexit: What UK Buyers Must Know
Buying property in Spain after Brexit? What UK citizens must know about the 90/180 rule, NIE, taxes, residency options and legal checks in Mallorca.
Updated 12 November 2026 Companies, tax & employmentRegistering as self-employed (autónomo) in Mallorca: a guide for EU citizens
How EU citizens register as self-employed (autónomo) in Mallorca: NIE, tax and social security registration, the flat rate.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyArraigo in Spain Under the New Immigration Regulation: Every Route Explained
How does arraigo work in Spain under the new regulation? Social, socio-labour, socio-training, family and second chance arraigo explained.
Updated 12 November 2026 Property & conveyancingNotary vs Lawyer in Spain: Why the Notary Alone Does Not Protect the Buyer
Is a Spanish notary enough to buy property safely? Learn the difference between the role of a notary and an independent lawyer when buying in Spain.
Updated 12 November 2026 Property & conveyancingBuying Property in Spain Without Travelling: Power of Attorney Explained
Can you buy property in Spain without travelling? Learn how a power of attorney works, how to sign it abroad, the apostille and what it should include.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyRetiring to Mallorca as an EU citizen: residence, healthcare and tax
Retiring to Mallorca as an EU citizen: residence registration, healthcare with the S1 form, how your pension is taxed, wills and practical points before moving.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencySpain’s Golden Visa Has Ended: Residency Alternatives for Investors
Spain's golden visa ended in April 2025. Discover the residency alternatives for investors and wealthy non-EU nationals who want to live in Spain.
Updated 12 November 2026 Property & conveyancingIllegal buildings in Mallorca: unlicensed works and what buyers must check
Unlicensed pools, extensions and annexes in Mallorca: why they affect the buyer, how a lawyer detects them, time limits.
Updated 12 November 2026 Property & conveyancingBuying Off-Plan in Spain: Bank Guarantees and Legal Protection for Buyers
Buying off-plan property in Spain? A lawyer explains bank guarantees, payment schedules, licences and delivery delays so your deposits are protected.
Updated 12 November 2026 Property & conveyancingHoliday Rental Licence in the Balearics: What Must Be Verified Before You Buy
Planning to rent your Mallorca property to tourists? Learn what a lawyer checks about the holiday rental licence before you buy in the Balearic Islands.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyEmpadronamiento in Mallorca: registering on the padrón at the town hall
How to register on the padrón (empadronamiento) in Mallorca: what it is for, documents, Palma and other towns, renewal for non-EU citizens and tax effects.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyHighly Qualified Professional Visa in Spain: Requirements and Process
Requirements for the highly qualified professional visa in Spain: salary, qualifications, employer obligations, family members and processing times.
Updated 12 November 2026 Property & conveyancingBuying a Finca or Rustic Land in Mallorca: The Planning Checks That Matter
Buying a finca in Mallorca? A lawyer explains the planning checks for rustic land: licences, illegal buildings, pools, water, access and renovation limits.
Updated 12 November 2026 Property & conveyancingThe Arras Contract in Spain: Deposits, Penalties and How Your Lawyer Protects You
How does the arras contract work in Spain? Learn the types of deposit, what happens if buyer or seller withdraws, and which clauses protect you.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyNIE, TIE and residence certificate in Spain: the difference explained
NIE, TIE and the green residence certificate in Spain explained: what each document is, who needs which, common misunderstandings and where to apply in.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyEntrepreneur Visa Spain: Business Plan, ENISA Report and Timeline
How to get the entrepreneur visa in Spain: requirements, business plan, ENISA favourable report, family members and timeline explained by a lawyer.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyGolden Visa renewal in Spain after the end of the programme
Golden Visas granted before April 2025 can still be renewed in qualifying cases. How renewal works, requirements, family members and timing, explained.
Updated 12 November 2026 Property & conveyancingNota Simple Explained: How Your Lawyer Reads the Spanish Land Registry Extract
What is a nota simple in Spain and what does it tell you? A property lawyer explains how to read the Land Registry extract before buying a home.
Updated 12 November 2026 Property & conveyancingLegal Due Diligence Checklist Before Buying a Home in the Balearic Islands
A lawyer's checklist for property due diligence in Spain and the Balearics: title, charges, planning, licences, taxes and debts to check before you buy.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyDigital Nomad Visa Spain: The Most Common Refusal Reasons and How to Avoid Them
Why are Spanish digital nomad visa applications rejected? A lawyer explains the most common refusal reasons and how to prepare a strong application.
Updated 12 November 2026 Property & conveyancingDo You Need a Lawyer to Buy Property in Mallorca? What a Conveyancing Lawyer Does for Foreign Buyers
Do you need a lawyer to buy property in Mallorca? Learn what an independent conveyancing lawyer checks and how they protect foreign buyers at every step.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyDigital nomad visa in Spain: requirements and how to apply
Digital nomad visa in Spain: remote work requirements, minimum income, health insurance, documents, common mistakes and how our lawyers in Mallorca help.
Updated 12 November 2026 Criminal defenceExtradition lawyers in Spain: European Arrest Warrant and international requests
Extradition lawyers in Spain: European Arrest Warrant, requests from the US and other countries, deadlines and defence before the Audiencia Nacional.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyVisa for Spain: which visa or residence permit fits your plans
Which visa for Spain fits you: non-lucrative, digital nomad, work, study, EU family and family of Spanish citizens, explained by our immigration lawyers.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyNon-lucrative visa in Spain: complete guide to requirements and renewal
Non-lucrative visa in Spain: income of 400% of IPREM, health insurance, documents, application, renewals and common refusals, explained by our lawyers.
Updated 12 November 2026 Companies, tax & employmentHow to create a limited company (SL) in Spain, step by step
How to create a limited company (Sociedad Limitada) in Spain step by step: name, bank account, capital from €1, notary, registry and tax ID.
Updated 12 November 2026 Companies, tax & employmentSpanish non-resident taxes: Model 210 explained
Spanish non-resident income tax explained: Model 210, imputed income on your home in Mallorca, rental income, deadlines and the 3% withholding refund.
Updated 12 November 2026 Companies, tax & employmentHow to set up a company in Spain as a foreigner
How foreigners can set up a company in Spain from Mallorca: SL or sole trader, residence and work permits, and the steps our business lawyers follow.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencySpanish nationality by residence: requirements, exams and steps
How to obtain Spanish nationality by residence: 10, 2 or 1 year rules, DELE A2 and CCSE exams, documents and the oath, explained by our lawyers in Mallorca.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyResidency in Mallorca: NIE, padrón and residence permits explained
How residency works in Mallorca: NIE, empadronamiento, EU registration certificate and residence permits for non-EU citizens, explained by our lawyers.
Updated 12 November 2026 Immigration & residencyHow to get a NIE in Mallorca, step by step
How to get a NIE in Mallorca: what it is, who needs it, documents, the EX-15 form, the 790-012 fee and the police appointment, explained by our lawyers.
Updated 12 November 2026Talk to a lawyer in Mallorca about your matter
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