Buying a residence in Marbella triggers four separate tax exposures: a one-off transfer tax on purchase (ITP for resale; VAT plus AJD for new-build), an annual municipal tax (IBI), a municipal land-value tax on the seller side that frequently lands in the buyer's negotiation (Plusvalía), and — for higher-value holdings — Spain's national wealth tax (Patrimonio, currently 100% rebated in Andalucía but shadowed by the state-level ITSGF for net worth above €3 million).
This calculator returns indicative figures for each, plus the all-in acquisition cost and an annual holding cost. The inputs are the property value, whether the purchase is your primary or secondary residence, and your residency status — Spanish tax resident, non-resident EU, or non-resident non-EU. The split matters: non-residents are taxed on Spanish-source assets only, but with no personal allowance on Patrimonio; residents get the standard allowances. ITP rates are Andalucía-specific (a flat 7% on the resale market as of 2026, with no tiered escalation since the regional reform). IBI varies by Marbella cadastral value; the calculator uses 0.7% as a midpoint within the 0.4-1.1% statutory range.
The figures here are useful for back-of-envelope budgeting. They do not replace a notary's pro-forma settlement or a fiscal adviser's structuring memo. For a real purchase, the Muse desk will pair you with an independent gestor and a cross-border tax adviser before any deposit moves.
This calculator returns an estimate. Spanish tax law, mortgage criteria, and currency markets shift; Muse Selection is not your tax, mortgage, or currency adviser. Confirm any figure with a cross-border specialist before structuring a purchase.
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What taxes do I pay when buying a property in Marbella in 2026?
For a resale you pay ITP (Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales) at 7% in Andalucía. For a new-build from a developer, you pay VAT (IVA) at 10% plus AJD (stamp duty) at 1.2% in Andalucía. On top of that: notary fees ~0.5%, registry ~0.3%, and legal fees ~1.0%. Plusvalía (municipal land-value tax) is technically the seller's, but in Marbella resale negotiations it often surfaces in the price discussion.
Is property tax higher for non-residents in Spain?
The purchase taxes (ITP / VAT / AJD) are identical for residents and non-residents. The split appears afterward: non-residents pay an annual non-resident income tax (IRNR) on imputed rent of 1.1-2% of cadastral value at 19% for EU/EEA and 24% for non-EU, plus actual rental income at the same rates. On Patrimonio, residents get the €700K personal allowance plus a €300K primary-home exemption; non-residents get the €700K allowance only.
How much is IBI in Marbella?
Marbella IBI rates fall between 0.4% and 1.1% of the cadastral value (valor catastral), set annually by the municipality. The cadastral value is typically 40-60% of market value. A €3M villa with a cadastral value of ~€1.5M might pay €6,000-€16,000 IBI per year depending on the specific tariff band. This calculator uses a 0.7% midpoint.
Do I owe wealth tax (Patrimonio) on a Marbella property?
Andalucía currently applies a 100% bonification on the regional Patrimonio, so the regional bill is zero. The state then layered the ITSGF (Impuesto Temporario de Solidaridad de las Grandes Fortunas) for net worth above €3M, with rates 1.7% / 2.1% / 3.5%. The €700K allowance plus €300K primary-home exemption (residents only) apply. For non-residents only Spanish-located assets count.
What about Beckham law for property buyers?
Beckham law (Régimen Especial para Trabajadores Desplazados) applies to people who relocate to Spain for employment — it does not directly affect a real estate purchase. The relevance is that a Beckham-status taxpayer is treated as non-resident for income tax purposes (24% flat on Spanish-source income, foreign income exempt) but is generally still treated as non-resident for Patrimonio — so Spanish-located property is still in scope. For a property-only transaction, residency status alone drives the tax outcome.
Sources used in this calculator (current as of 2026-05): Agencia Tributaria (Spanish tax agency) for IRNR and Patrimonio rates; Junta de Andalucía Decreto-ley 7/2021 for the regional ITP reform (flat 7%); Ayuntamiento de Marbella public ordinances for IBI tariff bands; Ley 38/2022 establishing the ITSGF state-level wealth tax.
ITP is computed as 7% of the higher of purchase price or the reference value (valor de referencia, set by the Catastro since 2022). For simplicity this calculator applies the rate to the purchase price; in practice the reference value can exceed price by 5-15% on undervalued resales, which would raise the bill. New-build purchases use 10% IVA + 1.2% AJD instead.
IBI is computed at 0.7% of an assumed cadastral value equal to 50% of market value — a Marbella midpoint. Actual cadastral values vary substantially; pull the exact figure from the Catastro Virtual portal for an accurate number.
Plusvalía is estimated at 0.3% of property value as a buyer-side budget line — the actual liability is the seller's and depends on holding period plus the difference between purchase-date and sale-date cadastral land values. The 2021 Constitutional Court reform allows two computation methods (real gain vs. coefficient table); 0.3% is a conservative buyer-side reserve.
Patrimonio shows only the ITSGF state-level liability for net Spanish assets above €3 million, since the regional Andalucía Patrimonio is currently rebated 100%. Resident primary-home exemption (€300K) and standard personal allowance (€700K) applied where the residency input warrants it.