Costs & Taxes · Antequera
A clear breakdown of every cost involved in a Spanish inheritance — inheritance tax, notary fees, land registry, plusvalía and professional fees — explained in plain English.
Overview
Accepting an inheritance in Antequera involves several different costs. Some are taxes paid to the public authorities; others are professional fees paid to notaries, lawyers and registries. Here is a clear overview of each:
| Cost | Who charges it | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Inheritance Tax (Impuesto de Sucesiones) | malaga regional government | Varies widely — can be near zero with reductions |
| Notary fees | Spanish notary | €500 – €3,000+ depending on estate value |
| Land Registry fees | Registro de la Propiedad | €100 – €1,000+ per property |
| Plusvalía Municipal | Local council in Antequera | Depends on property value and years of ownership |
| Lawyer fees | Your inheritance lawyer | Fixed fee or percentage — discussed upfront |
| Document costs (apostilles, translations) | Various | €100 – €500 |
The biggest cost
Spanish inheritance tax is a regional tax. This means the rules, rates and reductions that apply in malaga may be very different from those in other regions. In general, the tax is calculated as follows:
The total value of all assets in the estate: property, bank accounts, vehicles, investments. Minimum property values are set by the cadastral reference value since 2022.
Outstanding mortgages, funeral expenses and other debts of the deceased are deducted to arrive at the net estate value.
The net estate is divided among heirs according to the will or the rules of intestate succession. Each heir is taxed on their individual share.
Statutory reductions (family group, main residence, disability, etc.) are deducted. The national progressive rate scale is then applied to the taxable base.
We calculate the exact inheritance tax liability for your specific situation in Antequera, apply every available reduction, and file the tax return on your behalf before the six-month deadline.
See all reductions available in Antequera →Municipal tax on property
When property in Antequera passes by inheritance, the local council levies the Impuesto sobre el Incremento de Valor de los Terrenos de Naturaleza Urbana — known as plusvalía municipal. This tax is calculated on the increase in the value of the urban land (not the building) since the property was last transferred.
Since a Constitutional Court ruling in 2021, heirs can choose between two calculation methods:
Based on the cadastral land value and a coefficient set by the local council in Antequera, multiplied by the number of years of ownership. Simple to calculate but may overstate the actual increase.
Based on the actual increase in land value between the purchase price and the current value. Advantageous when the property increased significantly in value over a long period.
We calculate both methods and apply whichever is lower for your estate in Antequera. We also advise on whether a legal challenge is available if the property has not increased in value (no tax is due in that case).
We will calculate your inheritance tax, plusvalía and all other costs before you commit to anything. No hidden fees — full transparency from the first consultation.