English-speaking lawyers · Málaga
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English-Speaking Lawyer in Málaga for Foreigners
Based in Almería, we also assist clients with property, inheritance and tax matters in the province of Málaga — including towns such as Marbella, Fuengirola and Nerja. We work with international clients in English or Spanish.
What we do
Our office is in Vera, Almería. We do not have a branch in Málaga. Almería and Murcia are our core areas, and we also take conveyancing, inheritance and tax matters in the province of Málaga. We always provide a clear written quote before any work starts.
- Conveyancing — legal and planning checks, contracts, taxes, the notary and Land Registry registration. See how we handle a purchase or sale.
- Spanish wills and inheritance — drafting a will, documents, tax filings, the notary deed and registration. More detail is on our wills and inheritance page.
- Tax for residents and non-residents — income tax, non-resident tax and capital gains, including preparing and submitting declarations.
- NIE and residency — NIE numbers as part of a purchase or inheritance, and EU residency applications, non-lucrative visas and renewals.
How we work from Almería
Much of the work can be done remotely: we review documents, prepare filings and attend the notary under a power of attorney when you cannot travel. You can grant us a special power of attorney, signed before a notary in your own country and apostilled, so that we can apply for your NIE, sign contracts, complete at the notary, pay taxes and register the property on your behalf. When a notary appointment is required in the province of Málaga, we arrange it and can attend or sign for you. You are also welcome to call, email or visit us in Vera.
Buying or selling a property in Málaga
A Spanish purchase or sale follows the same outline across the country: reservation, legal checks, the contrato de arras, completion at the notary, taxes and registration. We represent your interests — not the seller’s and not the estate agent’s.
Málaga is in Andalucía, so the transfer-tax figures we already publish for Almería also apply here in general terms. A resale purchase in Andalucía currently carries 7% transfer tax, plus roughly €1,600 of notary and Land Registry fees. A new-build bought from a developer instead carries 10% VAT plus 1.2% stamp duty. We calculate the exact taxes and costs in writing before you commit. If you are selling as a non-resident, the buyer must withhold 3% of the sale price at completion as an advance against capital gains tax, and every seller must make the plusvalía municipal declaration. We handle this process.
Wills, inheritances and ongoing tax
A Spanish will covering only your Spanish assets can save your family time and translations later, including if the property is in Málaga. If you have inherited, we handle the documents, the tax filings, the notary deed and the registration — including under a power of attorney if you cannot travel.
Because the property is in Andalucía, non-resident heirs can use the regional Andalusian rules. In 2026, children, grandchildren, spouses and parents currently benefit from a €1,000,000 reduction on their share and a 99% tax credit on any tax that remains. Other relatives do not get these allowances. Plusvalía municipal is separate and still has to be filed. Returns have strict deadlines. Once you own a property, non-resident owners also have annual filings, including Modelo 210, and the IBI council tax.
Areas we cover
Our office is at C/ Villar nº 6, ground floor, local C, 04620 Vera, Almería. From there we assist clients in Almería and Murcia, and we also take property, inheritance and tax matters in the province of Málaga — for example Marbella, Fuengirola and Nerja — and in the province of Alicante.
Tell us briefly about your case through the contact form on our homepage and we will send a written estimate, without obligation. We reply within one business day.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have an office in Málaga?
No. Our office is in Vera, Almería (C/ Villar nº 6, ground floor, local C, 04620). We assist clients in the province of Málaga from that office, often remotely and at the notary under a power of attorney.
Can you handle a purchase or sale in Málaga if I am not in Spain?
Yes. With a special power of attorney, signed before a notary in your own country and apostilled, we can apply for your NIE, sign contracts, complete at the notary, pay taxes and register the property on your behalf.
What legal work do you do for clients in Málaga?
Conveyancing, Spanish wills and inheritances, tax for residents and non-residents, and NIE numbers and residency applications. We give a written quote before any work starts. More detail is on our conveyancing and inheritance pages.
Are the taxes the same as in Almería?
Yes, in general terms, because both are in Andalucía. A resale purchase currently carries 7% transfer tax, plus roughly €1,600 of notary and Land Registry fees; a new-build carries 10% VAT plus 1.2% stamp duty. Close-family inheritance-tax rules are also the same. We calculate the exact figures for your case in writing before you commit.
Do you work in English?
Yes. We work with international clients every day and handle the whole case in English or Spanish, including correspondence and explanations of Spanish legal documents.
Talk to us about a matter in Málaga
Contact us on (+34) 950 391 460 or at sara@mtsolicitors.com, or use the contact form on our homepage.
Sara: (+34) 637 293 937, sara@mtsolicitors.com. Paloma: (+34) 667 772 929, paloma@mtsolicitors.com. Office: C/ Villar nº 6, ground floor, local C, 04620 Vera, Almería (Spain).
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