Tenerife

From 1st January 2021 British citizens who wish to buy rustic land in the Canary Islands must obtain a military authorisation, this is also applicable to some urban properties according to Law 8/1975 and Royal Decree 689/1978 that developed this

The Royal Decree-Law 35/2020 has established the possibility for small and medium-sized enterprises and self-employed workers in Spain to request a rent deferral or a 50% rent reduction before 31/01/2021, if no agreement has been reached between the parties and

The Canary Islands were recently added to the safe travel destination list and travellers arriving in Germany or the UK from the archipelago do not need to self-isolate from the 24th and 25th October respectively. This was very good news

Royal Decree-Law 11/2020 has established measures to support families that live in a rented property and cannot pay the rental due to the COVID-19 crisis. Tenants can request a postponement in the payment of the rentals (including other expenses to

We have received many enquiries asking us if it is possible to sign a Notary deed during the state of emergency in Spain; following Royal Decree 463/2020 and according to the instructions given by the Ministry of Justice (Directorate General

Following Royal Decree 463/2020, which declared the state of emergency in Spain, please see below some recommendations on child’s guardianship, custody and visits in case of divorce and parent-child relations: 1.- Parents must comply with the sanitary measures and always

The Canary Islands Budget Law for 2020 came into force on 01/01/2020 and includes the following tax changes: the IGIC general rate (the general Canary Islands VAT rate) increased to 7%; in respect of Inheritance Tax, the 99.9% allowance is

Thomas Cook has finally declared bankruptcy and many consumers and travellers are affected. In particular many travellers who are still in the Canary Islands and consumers who have already paid for their trip but will not be able to travel.

In Spain there are many autonomous regions and inheritance tax allowances are different depending on the region where the inheritance assets are situated or where the inheritor is fiscally resident. If the inheritor is resident in the Canary Islands or

Tenerife è sempre stato uno dei posti più attraenti in Europa per acquistare immobili, con un clima meraviglioso, un’alta qualità di vita e spiagge. Ora ha anche uno dei più favorevoli regimi fiscali di successione per coniugi, figli e famiglie.

Il progetto di bilancio per il 2020 delle Isole Canarie comprende importanti modifiche fiscali per i contribuenti nella regione. Prima che questo bilancio diventi una legge, deve essere approvato dal Parlamento regionale e ciò dovrebbe avvenire entro la fine dell’anno.

SPANISH MORTGAGE CLAIMS : Following a judgment of the European Court of Justice on 21st December 2016 you may be able to claim compensation from your bank  if you have a mortgage containing a “floor clause” which has been held

In September 2014, the European court has decided that Spain has been discriminating against non residents by charging inheritance tax where a resident would be exempt from tax. The decision in Commission v Spain Case C-127/12 states that this discrimination

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO ENGLISH INTESTACY LAWS The law of England and Wales on intestacy, dying without a will, has been changed. The Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Act of 2014 has substantially changed the law. Previously where a husband, wife or

When it comes to selling your timeshare, be cautious. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. They were desperate to sell their timeshare. The management fee had increased over the years, they had not visited the

Vera Liprandi (left) and Isabella Young (right) were pleased to be part of Helping Hands in Tenerife’s Bianco’s Charity Lunch on the afternoon of Saturday the 8th of March. Over 135 foreign residents came together to support the Charity Lunch

TATOC, Europe’s largest consumer association for timeshare owners, is actively addressing the issue of ‘Cold Calling’. The association is endeavouring to communicate to the widest possible audience that Cold Callers are the biggest single problem affecting the industry. If you

Sandra Wrightson of De Cotta Law is just back from attended the annual TATOC Timeshare Conference 2014 in England (7th to 9th March), where she was appointed an Ambassador for TATOC. The association was originally established to assist owner’s committees

Choosing your legal representative in Spain can be complex. You want some one that speaks your language and understands your culture but also you need some one who can work effectively in the Spanish legal framework. To help you make

DE COTTA LAW is proud to have been able once again to sponsor and donate to another fabulous Charity Event organised by Liz Montague and supported by many friends of HELPING HANDS on Friday 13th February 2015 at the spectacular

Vera Liprandi (left) and Isabella Young (right) were pleased to be part of Helping Hands in Tenerife’s Bianco’s Charity Lunch on the afternoon of Saturday the 8th of March. Over 135 foreign residents came together to support the Charity Lunch

Together with independent financial advisors, Blevinsfranks, De Cotta Law in Tenerife is pleased to be sponsoring the 7th ‘Canaries Annual Pairs Bowls Championships’ 2013 at the Tenerife Green Bowls, Winter Gardens, Golf del Sur,on Friday 1st, Saturday 2nd & Sunday

Choosing your legal representative in Spain can be complex. You want some one that speaks your language and understands your culture but also you need some one who can work effectively in the Spanish legal framework. To help you make