When a deceased person leaves assets in Spain, the estate becomes more complex if heirs and the executor are abroad. You must identify assets, coordinate cross-border documents, sign before a Spanish notary and meet strict tax deadlines. Mecan Legal acts as local representative, coordinates with foreign notaries and law firms, and manages registration and sales to close the Spanish segment safely
Getting legally married in Spain as foreign residents is not just signing papers. It involves documents, language logistics and, crucially, your marital property regime, which affects assets, debts and inheritance. A tailored prenuptial or postnuptial agreement can prevent future conflict, especially with pre-existing wealth or children. Mecan Legal coordinates the notary process, agreements and property structure for international couples.
Most foreigners in Spain do not stay under the same permit forever. You might start as a student, on a non-lucrative visa or as a family member and later need to work, start a business or gain independence. Changing your residence permit type in Spain and planning renewals correctly is essential to avoid gaps, refusals and losing years for long-term residence or citizenship.
Opening a small activity in Spain – classes, consulting, a shop or studio – looks simple, but involves permits, registration, tax and immigration rules. Mecan Legal aligns your residence status, legal structure and tax obligations so you can start “small” with confidence and without surprises from the tax office or town hall.
Buying a parking space or storage unit in Spain seems simple, but some garages are short-term concessions and others are inseparable annexes to a flat. This guide explains the basic legal checks you should make so the unit you reserve can really be sold and rented as you expect.
If you are a senior or highly skilled professional and want to work in Spain, the Highly Qualified Professional regime can offer faster processing, better family options and more certainty. Mecan Legal analyses your profile and the employer’s situation to see whether this route is stronger than a standard work permit.
If you want to live in Spain for a year before retirement, you need more than a flight and a dream. Mecan Legal designs your 6–12 month “test year” with the right visa, safe rental contract and clear tax planning, so you can try your future life in Spain without legal or fiscal shocks.
If you want a second home in Spain but away from mass tourism, there is life beyond the big resorts. At Mecan Legal we help you choose quiet areas, compare coast and countryside, and review permits, taxes and residence status so your “hideaway” in Spain feels peaceful, legally safe and easy to manage long term.
If you dream of retiring by the sea, Spain offers mild weather, strong healthcare and very different coastal towns to choose from. At Mecan Legal we help you pick the right area, compare costs and understand visas, taxes and property rules, so your coastal retirement in Spain feels comfortable, safe and well planned.
If you are between 55 and 70 and thinking about retiring abroad, Spain offers mild weather, strong healthcare and easy links to home. At Mecan Legal we align visas, housing and tax planning so your decision to retire in Spain after 60 feels safe, predictable and legally well structured – not like a risky leap.
