EU citizen rights, NIE registration, Costa del Sol taxation, and Notaría procedure.
Complete legal, tax, and registration roadmap for Romanian citizens acquiring luxury real estate in Spain.
01 — EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & ADVISORY OVERVIEW
As European Union citizens, Romanian buyers hold identical property acquisition rights to Spanish nationals without restrictions. Key requirements comprise obtaining a NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero), opening a Spanish bank account, and executing title deeds before a Spanish Notary Public. Sourced: Ley Hipotecaria Spania, Agencia Tributaria Andaluzia.
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02 — WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Core Topics Covered in this Section
EU citizen acquisition rights in Spain
Obtaining the NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero)
Andalusia Transfer Tax (ITP 7%) vs VAT (IVA 10%)
Notary deed (Escritura Pública) and Land Registry (Registro)
Non-Resident Income Tax (IRNR: 19% for EU citizens)
Annual holding costs: IBI and Comunidad de Propietarios
05 & 06 — KEY RISKS & TAKEAWAYS
Essential Safeguards & Takeaways
Identical legal rights to Spanish residents under EU single market treaties.
NIE is mandatory for contract signing, opening bank accounts, and tax payments.