Catalan allowances often mean that inheriting between parents and children pays far less than people think. Here's how it works.
Inheritance · Updated January 2026 · 6 min read
When you inherit a property in Catalonia you pay inheritance tax, a regional tax that scares people more than it usually costs, thanks to significant kinship allowances.
In practice, many inheritances between parents and children end up paying a very small amount. Groups III and IV (siblings, nephews/nieces, non-relatives) are taxed more.
The tax is generally filed within 6 months of death (extendable). The municipal capital gains tax on the transfer is added to it.
We coordinate the whole process: certificates, deed of acceptance, taxes and registration. More detail on real estate inheritance.
Thanks to the up to 99% bill reduction for groups I and II and the applicable reductions, it is usually a very small amount. We calculate it for your specific case.
Generally, 6 months from death, extendable by another 6. It is advisable to act early to avoid surcharges and interest.
We calculate your inheritance tax applying every allowance and manage the inheritance from start to finish.