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The 3% withholding explained to non-residents
Contents · 6 min read · updated T3 2026
When a non-resident sells in Spain, the buyer withholds 3% of the price and pays it directly to the Spanish tax authority. It is not a final tax: it is an advance on your capital gain…
In practice at Alveo — our legal counsel files form 211 for you and follows up on the refund of any overpayment, on average 5 months.
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