Capital Gain Tax Refund Claim
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Have you sold a property in Spain Before the 31st of December 2006?
Now you can claim your Capital Gain Tax overpayment back

In spite of EU regulations and cautions to Spain, at the peak of the real estate market, EU citizens were charged a 35% Tax Rate by the Spanish Tax Authorities on Property Capital Gains, whereas residents in Spain were charged a mere 15%. Blatant discrimination of EU citizens prohibited by EU legislation and a 20% Tax overpayment.

Spanish tax law changed in 2007, but it may still be possible to claim a reimbursement of this 20% overpayment on properties sold before the 31st of December 2006, going as far back as 1999.

Fast action must be taken as due to the statute of limitations time is running out to submit any claim, and each day that goes by your case is one step closer to expiring.

Take Action Now! If you sold a property in Spain prior to the 31st of December 2006 contact IPP Global to find out if you are entitled to file a claim. Fill up the form on this page to receive further information about your case.

Who can file a claim? Non residents in Spain who sold property in Spain before 31st of December 2006 and paid Capital Gains Tax at a rate of 35% or had their tax liability calculated at this rate and did not obtain full reimbursement of the 5% Withholding Tax.

When to file a claim? Any claim must be filed before the statute of limitations expires which must be examined case by case. The sooner, the better.

How to file a claim? To initiate your claim, our team of lawyers will require an engagement letter signed by all registered owners of the property sold and also some basic information and documentation to verify your eligibility to file a claim.

Claiming Criteria

• If you are an individual (This is not the case if you sold the property as a company).
• If you sold a property in Spain before the 31st of December 2006.
• If you were Non Tax Resident in Spain at the time of the sale.
• You paid Capital Gains Tax on the proceeds from the sale or only obtained a partial refund of the 5% Withholding Tax.