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Buying Property
How to Buy a Hotel in Spain
With its vast tourist industry, Spain offers plenty of opportunities for hotel…
Your Guide To The New Andalusian Law On Illegal Properties
One of the long-running problems in the Andalusian house market is the…
Renting Property
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Legal Advice
Starting a Company in Spain — Complete Legal Guide (2026)
Quick Answer For most foreign entrepreneurs, the Sociedad Limitada (SL) is the…
Inheritance Tax & Laws in Spain (2026)
The shock for families with assets in Spain is that heirs pay…
Compensation For Wrongful Inclusion On A Creditor’s List
Has a bank refused your mortgage application because your name appears on…
Mortgages
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Taxation Personal & Business
Paying income tax on foreign pensions in Spain – don’t get caught out!
If you receive a pension from the UK, Ireland or Germany and…
Spain Wealth Tax Explained: What International Families Should Know Before Moving to Spain
You own property in Spain but you are not a resident. At…
How to calculate transfer tax on Spanish property (2026)
You have found the property, agreed the price, maybe already signed. Now…
Business
Company and Business Consultancy
If you’re planning to set up a business in Spain or already…
Employment Consultancy in Spain (2025)
Last updated: October 2025Full legal, HR, payroll and immigration support for employers…
Tax and Accountancy Advice
Whether you’re a self-employed individual making your annual tax declaration in Spain…
About CostaLuz Lawyers
The Costaluz Lawyers team is made up of highly experienced legal experts whose maxim is to provide premium customer service and ensure that all clients receive the best possible outcome to their case.
Maria de Castro
CEO and founder
María qualified as a lawyer in 1998 and founded Costaluz Lawyers in 2006. Since then, she has made it her mission to help foreigners understand Spanish law and to achieve better consumer protection. Maria, more recently has focused on Spanish property and immigration law.
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