Franke & de la Fuente

Franke & de la Fuente is an international law firm based on the Costa del Sol that advises foreign clients on property purchases, tax and residency matters in Spain. Their website states the firm provides legal due diligence, contract drafting and tax advice and also helps with practical requirements such as obtaining NIEs, registering for tax and banking support.

The firm publishes a multilingual team, multiple Spanish offices (Marbella, Puerto Banús, Estepona, Fuengirola and Palma de Mallorca) and a client services list that specifically includes residency & integration support, NIE services, banking solutions and real-estate transition services for international investors and purchasers.

1) Initial contact and intake — discuss your needs (property purchase, tax, residency) and arrange an engagement.

2) Due diligence and advice — the firm performs legal and tax due diligence on the property or transaction and advises on structure and requirements (NIE, taxes, banking).

3) Documentation and contracts — draft and review purchase contracts, shareholder/company documents or residency applications and liaise with counterparties.

4) Completion and registrations — assist at completion (notary), file tax registrations and help with post-purchase formalities such as land registry entries and local tax filings.