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Forum: Spain
Feb 20th 2009, 10:07 pm
Replies: 56
Views: 9,046
Posted By Ashcan

Re: Spanish Tax Declaration

I have spoken with our tax advisers.

If you turn the page to Article 19 you will see it confirms what I said earlier about pension with tax deducted at source.

There is no Law anywhere that...
Forum: Spain
Feb 20th 2009, 8:33 pm
Replies: 56
Views: 9,046
Posted By Ashcan

Re: Spanish Tax Declaration

I cited the Beckham clause as part of the history that led up to EU legislation clarifiying how member states should view double taxation treaties. I did not intend to claim that you would have to...
Forum: Spain
Feb 20th 2009, 7:59 am
Replies: 56
Views: 9,046
Posted By Ashcan

Re: Spanish Tax Declaration

Some history.

What is euphomisticaly called "The Beckham Law" which was enacted in Spain in 2005 to specifically catch tax from wealthy earners in Spain but at I think a flat rate of 25% income...
Forum: Spain
Feb 20th 2009, 7:17 am
Replies: 44
Views: 4,088
Posted By Ashcan

Re: Spanish Succession/Inheritance Tax

I couldn't possibly comment but you may very well say that.
Forum: Spain
Feb 20th 2009, 6:08 am
Replies: 56
Views: 9,046
Posted By Ashcan

Re: Spanish Tax Declaration

Fred

Maybe you had better put your sources in touch with me so that our Tax Lawyers can put them straight then.
Forum: Spain
Feb 20th 2009, 6:06 am
Replies: 44
Views: 4,088
Posted By Ashcan

Re: Spanish Succession/Inheritance Tax

Fred

I have just spoken to one of the Tax Solicitors we use here who called his opposite number in Marbella; they have confirmed my statement that Spanish ISD and UK IHT are chalk and cheese so...
Forum: Spain
Feb 20th 2009, 5:09 am
Replies: 44
Views: 4,088
Posted By Ashcan

Re: Spanish Succession/Inheritance Tax

Thank you, no offence taken.

All that has changed in the Valencia region is that expats resident there will not have the tax levied on first death as is the case in the UK.

Glyn Moran posted an...
Forum: Spain
Feb 20th 2009, 4:00 am
Replies: 56
Views: 9,046
Posted By Ashcan

Re: Spanish Tax Declaration

Pardon?

What an extraordinary posting :ohmy: from JDR :ohmy:

But in response to Mitzyboy I would say that it is a sad matter of fact that too many Spanish tax advisers are not properly aware of...
Forum: Spain
Feb 20th 2009, 3:39 am
Replies: 44
Views: 4,088
Posted By Ashcan

Re: Spanish Succession/Inheritance Tax

Just shows really that someone isn't properly understanding the original question which was about Spanish Succession or Inheritance Tax -I never mentioned Wealth Tax and yes of course you needn't...
Forum: Spain
Feb 19th 2009, 10:50 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 4,088
Posted By Ashcan

Re: Spanish Succession/Inheritance Tax

Here's my twopennyworth.

First of all take advice from someone who knows what they are talking about - not someone who thinks they know or who heard something from someone who they think knows...
Forum: Spain
Feb 19th 2009, 10:24 pm
Replies: 125
Views: 10,915
Posted By Ashcan

Re: Just ONE SENTENCE why we should STAY in Spain !

Because the weather is better; because there is virtually no taxation of any sort if you do it right; because the food and wine are great; because it is cheap to get to and fro to the UK if you need...
Forum: Spain
Feb 19th 2009, 10:21 pm
Replies: 70
Views: 5,271
Posted By Ashcan

Re: Any info on property????

Try it and see is good - rent first and then when you've decided where and if (!) then buy.

Don't buy as an individual, buy through a UK company and you will then legitimately avoid all the...
Forum: Spain
Feb 19th 2009, 10:05 pm
Replies: 56
Views: 9,046
Posted By Ashcan

Re: Spanish Tax Declaration

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear :(

It is not at all murky! I would suggest that you go here and read (http://ec.europa.eu/internal_market/company/contact_en.htm)up on EU rules and Law with regard to...
Forum: Spain
Jul 8th 2008, 9:19 pm
Replies: 73
Views: 5,022
Posted By Ashcan

Re: New inheritance tax laws

You original question was about IHT and then we drifted into CGT - you are liable to both taxes in Spain and they are treated as I have outlined. Income and local taxation are another kettle of fish...
Forum: Spain
Jul 8th 2008, 9:16 pm
Replies: 73
Views: 5,022
Posted By Ashcan

Re: New inheritance tax laws

Sorry I missed a few important words out there - brain ahead of fingers - the DDTT for UK/Spain does not include IHT - DT17601 - DT: Spain: double taxation agreement refers but does include CGT hence...
Forum: Spain
Jul 8th 2008, 9:04 pm
Replies: 73
Views: 5,022
Posted By Ashcan

Re: New inheritance tax laws

YOU: Yes, UK bank account interest on which I pay UK tax and usually get all or most of it back at the end of the year.

ME: HMRC view that if you have an active bank account and or other active or...
Forum: Spain
Jul 8th 2008, 8:55 pm
Replies: 73
Views: 5,022
Posted By Ashcan

Re: New inheritance tax laws

In that case the only way they would accept that is if you were indeed there for more than 183 days in each tax year.
Under such circumstances you are therefore resident in Spain insofar as both...
Forum: Spain
Jul 8th 2008, 8:46 pm
Replies: 73
Views: 5,022
Posted By Ashcan

Re: New inheritance tax laws

Let's be clear about what you are asking here.

Are you resident (ie living more than 183 days) in Spain or not?

Do you have any assets, interests, bank accounts, rental agreements etc in the UK...
Forum: Spain
Jul 8th 2008, 8:20 pm
Replies: 73
Views: 5,022
Posted By Ashcan

Re: New inheritance tax laws

Again. let's be clear about this as here are two areas of taxation that people get wrong time and time again.

You may be non-resident in Spain DavBat53 (ie less than 183 days etc etc) but your...
Forum: Spain
Jul 8th 2008, 8:15 pm
Replies: 73
Views: 5,022
Posted By Ashcan

Re: New inheritance tax laws

Let's be clear about this.

Your primary residence is only your primary residence if it is exactly that. So if you are resident in Spain for 183 days or more a year (not consecutive)then your...
Forum: Spain
Jul 8th 2008, 7:58 am
Replies: 73
Views: 5,022
Posted By Ashcan

Re: New inheritance tax laws

Inheritance tax is complex at the best of times, trouble is most people only get to find out at the worst time - when someone dies.
If you are resident in Spain when you die and are married then...
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