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Inheritance & Gift Tax on Fuerteventura (2026): Canary Islands Tax Benefits Explained

The complete overview of allowances, tax reductions and deadlines.

Why the Canary Islands Are So Tax‑Attractive

The Canary Islands offer some of the highest tax reductions in Europe for inheritances and gifts.

For many property owners, this is a major advantage for long‑term planning.

The Most Important Tax Rules for Inheritance & Gifts

Tax‑Free Allowances (up to €300,000 per person)

High allowances apply to close relatives (Groups I & II):

  • children

  • parents

  • spouses

Tax Reduction up to 99.9%

After deducting the allowance, the remaining tax is reduced by up to 99.9%.

In many cases, this results in: €0 tax.

Deadlines & Obligations

Inheritance

  • Deadline: 6 months

  • Extension possible

  • Assets must be valued

Gift

  • Deadline: 30 days

  • Applies to property, money and other assets

Example Calculation (2026)

Example

  • Property value: €250,000

  • Heir: child (Group II)

  • Allowance: €300,000

  • Tax reduction: 99.9%

Result: → €0 tax

Important Notes for Property Owners

Key Points

  • Plan inheritance early

  • Check cadastral data

  • A gift may be more tax‑efficient

  • Deadlines must be respected

  • With multiple heirs: clear agreements recommended

Related Topics

These topics are directly connected to inheritance, gifting and property taxation:

Acquisition Taxes (ITP, IGIC, AJD)

Ongoing Taxes (IBI, Waste, Imputed Income)

Rental (VV & LAU)

Sale & Capital Gains Tax

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