Law in Spain

An overview of many of the legal issues and matters of law that could affect you or your life in Spain.

Where the law in Spain is concerned we highly recommend that you seek independent legal advice. Please check our page about Lawyers (Abogados) to find English speaking lawyers who may be able to help you.

If you’re looking for legal information regarding buying a property in Spain you might like to check our Guide to buying property

Taxes and tax in Spain

Spain has made changes to its income tax system in order to take the country into the new millennium. A lot of rates have dropped, especially for low-income brackets. The…

Real estate law & property related legal information

You will need to secure the services of a decent lawyer (Abogado), who will check the property for any debts or other encumbrances, or anything else you should take notice of…
Official legal bodies & offices in Spain

Some of the common legal bodies you may encounter or require assistance from in Spain. Gestoria A Gestor, who works for a Gestoria, is a Spanish institution licensed by…

Marriage & Divorce in Spain

Information regarding getting married or divorced in Spain Marriage It is now quite easy to get married in Spain, for gay people also. There is quite a lot of paperwork…

Making a will in Spain

It’s surprising how few people have made wills or plans to dispose of their assets when they die. There are many foreigners of advanced age living in Spain and there are…

Legal information for businesses and employers regarding employment in Spain

If you are an EU citizen, you can work and start a business in Spain under the same conditions as the Spaniards, since January 1, 1992. You still need to get the ‘tarjeta…

Lawyers (Abogados) in Spain

The Spanish word for Lawyer is ‘Abogado’ and is the equivalent to a Solicitor or a Barrister in England or attorney in the United States. The Law society in Spain is…

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