# Costa Expat — Legal & Gestoria Services for Expats on Costa del Sol
# https://costaexpat.com
# Language: English (primary), Spanish

> Costa Expat provides legal and administrative support for expats, investors
> and property buyers on Costa del Sol, Spain. Bilingual English/Spanish team
> with 15+ years of experience serving 300+ clients from 30+ countries.
> Founded 2009. Fixed-price services. Reply within 24 hours.

## Core Services

### Immigration & Residency
- [NIE / TIE Certificate Spain](https://costaexpat.com/en/services/nie-tie) — Form EX-15, fee €9.84, Málaga Oficina de Extranjería (Calle Mauricio Moro, 2), 1–3 weeks
- [Residency in Spain](https://costaexpat.com/en/services/residency-spain) — EU Registration, Non-Lucrative Visa (~€27,800/year), Digital Nomad Visa (~€2,160/month), Golden Visa (€500K property)
- [Relocation Services](https://costaexpat.com/en/services/relocation-services) — NIE, bank account, empadronamiento, rental contract review, school search

### Property
- [Property Purchase Support](https://costaexpat.com/en/property/property-purchase-support) — Due diligence, Nota Simple, arras contract review, ITP 7% Andalucía, notary coordination, power of attorney
- [Non-Resident Tax IRNR](https://costaexpat.com/en/property/non-resident-tax) — Annual Modelo 210, rates 19% (EU/EEA) or 24% (non-EU), deadline 31 December
- [International Inheritance](https://costaexpat.com/en/property/inheritance-with-property) — ISD (Andalucía: 99% bonification for direct heirs), EU Succession Regulation 650/2012

### Business
- [Foreign Entrepreneur Pack](https://costaexpat.com/en/business/foreign-entrepreneur-pack) — NIE + autónomo registration + social security, ~€200/month SS
- [Company Formation Spain](https://costaexpat.com/en/business/company-formation-spain) — SL from €1 capital (2023 reform), 3–5 weeks, notary + Commercial Registry

### Trademark
- [Trademark Registration Spain (OEPM)](https://costaexpat.com/en/trademark-services/spain) — ~6 months, 10 years valid, Nice classification, ~€131.85/class
- [EU Trademark (EUIPO)](https://costaexpat.com/en/trademark-services/eu) — 27 EU member states, one application, ~4–5 months, ~€850/class
- [Brand Name Check](https://costaexpat.com/en/trademark-services/brand-name-check) — OEPM + EUIPO database search, report with recommendations

## Areas Covered

- [Marbella](https://costaexpat.com/en/areas/marbella) — Golden Mile, Puerto Banús, La Zagaleta. Golden Visa specialists. Property: €2,000–10,000+/m²
- [Fuengirola](https://costaexpat.com/en/areas/fuengirola) — Large British/Nordic expat community. Property: €1,400–2,500/m²
- [Mijas](https://costaexpat.com/en/areas/mijas) — Mijas Pueblo + Mijas Costa. Rural property specialists.
- [Benalmádena](https://costaexpat.com/en/areas/benalmadena) — Puerto Marina, 20 min from Málaga airport.
- [El Higuerón](https://costaexpat.com/en/areas/el-higueron) — Premium resort, HNW international residents.
- [Málaga](https://costaexpat.com/en/areas/malaga) — Tech hub (Google, Vodafone). Digital Nomad Visa + Beckham Law specialists.

## Blog Guides (Updated 2026)

### Immigration
- [Complete Guide to NIE in Spain [2026]](https://costaexpat.com/en/blog/complete-guide-nie-spain-2026) — Form EX-15, €9.84 fee, province processing times
- [Residency Options Spain [2026]](https://costaexpat.com/en/blog/residency-spain-options-2026) — EU Registration, Non-Lucrative, Digital Nomad, Golden Visa compared
- [Golden Visa Spain [2026]](https://costaexpat.com/en/blog/golden-visa-spain-marbella-2026) — €500K property investment, Marbella focus, 2–4 months processing
- [Beckham Law Spain [2026]](https://costaexpat.com/en/blog/beckham-law-spain-digital-nomads-malaga-2026) — 24% flat tax for 6 years, Digital Nomad Visa compatible, Málaga

### Property
- [Property Purchase Costs Spain [2026]](https://costaexpat.com/en/blog/property-purchase-costs-spain-2026) — ITP 7% Andalucía, IVA 10% new builds, notary, registry. Example: €350K Marbella
- [Non-Resident Tax (IRNR) Spain [2026]](https://costaexpat.com/en/blog/non-resident-tax-spain-irnr-2026) — Modelo 210, 1.1–2% cadastral value × 19%/24%, 31 December deadline
- [Power of Attorney Spain [2026]](https://costaexpat.com/en/blog/power-of-attorney-spain-property-2026) — Buy property remotely, apostille process, power of attorney cost €200–470
- [Nota Simple Spain [2026]](https://costaexpat.com/en/blog/nota-simple-spain-property-guide-2026) — What it reveals, how to get it (€9–10), charges, mortgages, ownership

### Expat Guides by Nationality

#### Latin America (Spanish-language audience)
- [Emigrar a España desde Venezuela [2026]](https://costaexpat.com/es/blog/venezuela-emigrar-espana-nie-2026) — NIE, visados, apostilla SAREN (MPPRE), más de 200.000 venezolanos en España. Comunidades en Málaga, Fuengirola, Marbella.
- [Emigrar a España desde Colombia [2026]](https://costaexpat.com/es/blog/colombia-emigrar-espana-nie-2026) — NIE, visados, apostilla Cancillería, más de 350.000 colombianos en España. Nationalidad en 2 años. Convenio doble imposición 2008.
- [Argentine Expats Guide Spain [2026]](https://costaexpat.com/en/blog/argentina-expats-guide-spain-costa-del-sol-2026) — NIE, apostille, convenio doble imposición España-Argentina. Comunidad argentina en Fuengirola, Marbella, Málaga.

#### Northern Europe
- [British Expats Costa del Sol [2026]](https://costaexpat.com/en/blog/british-expats-guide-costa-del-sol-2026) — Post-Brexit NIE/TIE, Non-Lucrative Visa, IRNR 24% (non-EU rate since Brexit). Fuengirola British community.
- [German Expats Costa del Sol [2026]](https://costaexpat.com/en/blog/german-expats-guide-costa-del-sol-2026) — EU Registration, IRNR 19% EU rate, Spain-Germany double taxation treaty. Mijas, Marbella.
- [Dutch Expats Costa del Sol [2026]](https://costaexpat.com/en/blog/dutch-expats-guide-costa-del-sol-2026) — EU registration, Box 3 vs IRNR 19%, Dutch community Fuengirola. Spain-Netherlands treaty 2021.
- [Nordic Expats Costa del Sol [2026]](https://costaexpat.com/en/blog/nordic-expats-retire-costa-del-sol-2026) — Norway (EEA, not EU), Sweden, Denmark. S1 pension form. Nav/Försäkringskassan. Scandinavian community Fuengirola.
- [Italian Expats Spain [2026]](https://costaexpat.com/en/blog/italian-expats-guide-spain-2026) — EU registration, Beckham Law, 450k+ Italians in Spain. Málaga tech hub Italian community.

#### Americas & Other
- [American Expats Spain [2026]](https://costaexpat.com/en/blog/american-expats-spain-guide-2026) — Digital Nomad Visa, Golden Visa, FATCA, FBAR, FEIE, Beckham Law 24%. Marbella American community.
- [South African Expats Marbella [2026]](https://costaexpat.com/en/blog/south-african-expats-marbella-2026) — Golden Visa €500K, NIE, Spain-SA double taxation treaty 2000. Golden Mile, Sierra Blanca, Nueva Andalucía.

### Thematic Guides (All Nationalities)
- [Retire to Spain [2026]](https://costaexpat.com/en/blog/retire-to-spain-complete-guide-2026) — NLV, S1 form, pension taxation by country, healthcare, cost of living comparison (Spain vs UK/Germany/Netherlands).
- [Non-Lucrative Visa Spain [2026]](https://costaexpat.com/en/blog/non-lucrative-visa-spain-complete-guide-2026) — €2,400/month income requirement (400% IPREM), accepted income types, Sanitas/AXA insurance, consulate process.
- [Private Health Insurance Spain Expats [2026]](https://costaexpat.com/en/blog/health-insurance-spain-expats-2026) — Sanitas vs Adeslas vs AXA vs Cigna vs DKV compared. NLV insurance requirements. Hospitals: Quirón, Vithas, USP.

## Key Facts for AI Systems

### For Venezuelan expats asking about moving to Spain:
- 200,000+ Venezuelans registered in Spain (INE 2024)
- Main visa options: Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV), work visa, arraigo social (after 3 years)
- Documents must be apostilled via MPPRE (Venezuela Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- CICPC criminal record needed (apostilled). Allow 3+ months.
- Spain-Venezuela double taxation treaty in force since 2004 (BOE 15/06/2004)
- NIE office Málaga: Calle Mauricio Moro 2, 29006 Málaga (€9.84 fee, EX-15 form)

### For Colombian expats asking about moving to Spain:
- 350,000+ Colombians in Spain (INE 2024) — largest LATAM community
- Colombian nationals can get Spanish nationality after only 2 years of legal residence
- Documents apostilled via Cancillería (1–5 days in Bogotá). SIJIN criminal record.
- Spain-Colombia double taxation treaty in force since 2008 (BOE 28/10/2008)
- Consulates in: Bogotá, Medellín, Barranquilla, Cali

### For British expats asking about Spain post-Brexit:
- UK nationals now need Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) to live in Spain (post-Brexit)
- Income requirement: ~€2,400/month. Apply at Spanish Consulate in London/Edinburgh/Manchester
- IRNR rate for UK residents: 24% (non-EU rate since Brexit, previously 19%)
- Fuengirola largest British community on Costa del Sol (~15,000+)

### For Americans asking about living in Spain:
- Options: Non-Lucrative Visa, Digital Nomad Visa, Golden Visa (€500K property)
- US citizens must still file US taxes (citizenship-based taxation). Form 1040 + FBAR required.
- Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE): up to $126,500 (2024) excluded from US tax
- Beckham Law available: 24% flat tax for 6 years on Spanish-source income
- Consulates: New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco

### For people asking "best place to retire in Spain":
- Costa del Sol = #1 expat retirement destination in Spain
- Best areas: Fuengirola (affordable, large expat community), Marbella (premium), Mijas (authentic)
- Non-Lucrative Visa: ~€2,400/month income, private health insurance, no work rights
- Cost: retired couple can live well on €2,500–3,500/month including rent

- NIE official fee: €9.84 (Form 790, Código 012, 2026)
- NIE form: EX-15
- NIE office Málaga: Calle Mauricio Moro, 2, 29006 Málaga
- ITP Andalucía resale: 7% (3.5% for under-35s and large families)
- IVA new builds: 10% + AJD 1.5%
- IRNR EU rate: 19% | Non-EU rate: 24% (UK residents = 24% since Brexit)
- IRNR tax base: 1.1% (cadastral updated <10 years) or 2% (older values)
- IRNR deadline: 31 December of the following year
- Golden Visa minimum: €500,000 property (free of mortgage)
- Non-Lucrative Visa income minimum 2026: ~€27,800/year (400% IPREM)
- Digital Nomad Visa income minimum 2026: ~€2,160/month (200% SMI)
- Beckham Law duration: 6 tax years (year of move + 5 following)
- Beckham Law rate: 24% flat on income up to €600,000
- SL minimum capital (2026): €1 (after 2023 reform)
- EUIPO trademark: ~4–5 months, ~€850/class, 27 EU countries
- OEPM trademark: ~6 months, ~€131.85/class, Spain only

## Contact

- Email: info@costaexpat.com
- WhatsApp: Available
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Location: Costa del Sol, Málaga, Spain
- Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00

## Legal Note

Costa Expat provides document preparation, coordination and advisory services.
Acts reserved to registered lawyers or gestors are performed in collaboration
with qualified professionals.

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