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Taxation of foreign assets for Spanish residents

Advice on assets, accounts, investments and shareholdings located outside Spain.

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Do you have assets or investments outside of Spain?

For foreign assets, the analysis starts with a clear inventory: ownership, country, value, acquisition date, financing and related income. This overview separates recurring obligations from future decisions.

Bank accounts

The origin, ownership, originating institution, movements and purpose of funds are documented. Transferring money and determining its tax treatment are separate questions that must be coordinated.

Financial investments

Products, holders, country of custody, acquisition cost, returns and transactions are organised to establish the obligations arising from each investment.

properties

The review covers ownership, acquisition date and price, financing, use, income and the country where the property is located, as well as the owner's residence.

Business shareholdings

Deeds, ownership percentages, voting and economic rights, value and flows with the company establish the shareholder's actual position before decisions are made.

Cryptoassets and other assets

It is advisable to retain records of acquisitions, transfers, wallets and platforms so that ownership, valuations and results can be reconstructed with sufficient traceability.

Tax obligations of Spanish residents

This aspect of foreign assets places the tax decision in its wealth, business or procedural context, taking account of the documentation, dates and jurisdictions involved.

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People moving to Barcelona

In matters of foreign assets, tax residence is not determined by a postal address alone. Days of presence, housing, family, economic activity and ties to other countries must be assessed before the move.

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For foreign assets, the analysis starts with a clear inventory: ownership, country, value, acquisition date, financing and related income. This overview separates recurring obligations from future decisions.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to declare assets located abroad?

Obligations depend on residence, ownership, the type of asset and its value. Before reporting information, it is advisable to prepare a complete inventory and check what has already been included in returns.

What happens to my foreign accounts?

Obligations depend on residence, ownership, the type of asset and its value. Before reporting information, it is advisable to prepare a complete inventory and check what has already been included in returns.

What about a home located in another country?

The answer on foreign assets depends on residence, ownership, the documents and the date of the transaction or notice. An initial review identifies which rules and obligations need to be examined.

What about my international investments?

The answer on foreign assets depends on residence, ownership, the documents and the date of the transaction or notice. An initial review identifies which rules and obligations need to be examined.

Should I review my assets before moving to Spain?

The answer on foreign assets depends on residence, ownership, the documents and the date of the transaction or notice. An initial review identifies which rules and obligations need to be examined.

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