What taxes do you pay in Tenerife?

Tenerife – VAT Rate Thus, this tax is applicable to sales and service providers in Tenerife with the general rate of 7% as opposed to 21% VAT. Tenerife offers a very attractive tax rate within the Canary Islands Special Zone (ZAC), with a 4% Corporate Tax, instead of 30% of the general regime in the rest of Spain.



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All residential and commercial properties in Tenerife must pay an annual tax known as 'IBI' (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles). The tax is calculated for each calendar year, but is payable between 1st May and 15th July in the following year.

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Personal Income Tax is applicable throughout Spain, but in the Canary Islands, for the reasons explained above, it is treated differently. In fact, taxpayers who are habitually resident in the Canary Islands can make use of a series of regional deductions established by law.

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A temporary visa will allow you to stay in Spain for anywhere from three months to five years, depending on your circumstances. And, if you find yourself not wanting to part ways with Spain after five years of living there, you can apply for a permanent residence visa.

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Yes, Americans can retire in Spain. Technically, you can enter the country and stay there for 90 days with an American passport. However, if you wish to spend more than 90 days there, you must get a visa.

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To buy a property in Tenerife as a non-resident it is a essential to get a NIE number (Foreigner Identification Number). Apply for the NIE at the national police station. You have the option to handle the application yourself or to obtain it faster and easier you can hire an assistance from your real estate agent.

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High price bracket in prime locations Prices for such high-end properties range from 1 to 2 million euros. Local client interest is more focused on townhouses near Costa Adeje. Such properties with an interior of approximately 100 square metres are selling for between 300,000 and 600,000 euros.

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It is a very good place to buy property whether it be for investment purposes, a second home or even your primary residence in the sun. Otherwise known as the land of eternal spring due to the fantastic weather which very rarely drops below 20º C in the winter months.

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4% corporate income tax Tenerife has the best tax regime in Europe, through the Canary Islands Special Zone (ZEC), with a 4% Corporate Tax, instead of 30% of the general regime and well below the European average.

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Tourism is the mainstay of Tenerife's economy. Thanks to the millions of visitors that come to Tenerife every year, tourism is the main cornerstone of the economy.

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No, at the moment you don't need to pay a tourist tax during your stay at a hotel or registered private accommodation in the Canary Islands.

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Where do most expats live in Tenerife? Playa De Los Cristianos – this beachside resort in southern Tenerife is popular with holidaymakers and expats, especially British families who are drawn to the excellent climate and wide beach. Costa de Adeje, where to stay in Tenerife for your first time. ...

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The 90-day rule This rule simply states that you can live in Spain without residency for a maximum of 90 days. After those 3 months, you need to either obtain a residence permit, or leave the country. And that is because the shortest stay option is the tourist (or Schengen) visa, which lasts exactly for 90 days.

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The legal tender used in Tenerife is the euro. If you are travelling from a country outside the eurozone, you will be able to change money by showing your passport at a number of exchange offices located in tourist areas, which tend to charge comparatively lower commission rates than elsewhere.

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In order to answer this question we are going to use the 90-day rule. This rule simply states that you can live in Spain without residency for a maximum of 90 days. After those 3 months, you need to either obtain a residence permit, or leave the country.

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Yes, Americans can retire in Spain. Technically, you can enter the country and stay there for 90 days with an American passport. However, if you wish to spend more than 90 days there, you must get a visa. The best visa option for that is a Residence Visa without the right to work.

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Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements This means that U.S. citizens may enter Spain for up to 90 days for tourism or business without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay.

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