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 TAX IN SPAIN. RESIDENT TAXES. FAQS
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Council Tax or IBI tax |
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What is the council or IBI tax?
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This is a direct tax of a local nature which is levied on the value of property. It's payable by owners of property and is billed once a year. It's the Council of each municipality who calculates and bills it. Local Property Tax is calculated on the assessed value of the property, which reflects the value of the plot it occupies and of the structure.
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| If I am a non resident in Spain, do I have to pay the council or IBI tax? |
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It's a tax which is payable by both residents and non-residents, from the time when they become the owners of a property in Spain. |
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| Who is liable to pay the council or IBI tax? |
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According to the law, the owner of the property on 1st January of a particular year is the one who must pay the Local Property Tax for that year.
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| How can I pay the council or IBI tax? |
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The council or IBI tax has to be paid directly to the Town Hall of the Suma Office where the property is. You will receive the council or IBI tax on your property and you can pay directly through the bank. The best option is to set up a direct debit for this payment.
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| What happens if I do not pay the council or IBI tax on time? |
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If you do not pay the council or IBI tax on time you will have to pay a penalty.
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