National Court Ruling That Rejects Discrimination Against Non-EU Citizens Who Rent Properties in Spain
This is a significant legal development regarding tax discrimination against non-EU citizens who rent properties in Spain. The key points of this ruling are: Court Victory : The Spanish National Court ruled on July 28, 2025, that it's against EU law to prevent non-EU property owners from deducting rental expenses when filing their Spanish tax returns. Tax Discrimination Issues : The article discusses ongoing discrimination where: Non-EU citizens pay 24% tax rate vs. 19% for EU residents Non-EU citizens couldn't deduct property-related expenses Non-EU citizens couldn't apply rental income reductions (60%-90%) available to Spanish residents Legal Battle : The lawyer Alejandro del Campo Zafra has been fighting this discrimination for years and has additional cases pending that could further level the playing field. Practical Impact : Non-EU property owners in Spain can now request refunds for overpaid taxes and deduct legitimate property expenses, similar to EU residents. Chec...