English-Speaking Lawyers in Madrid for Spanish Tax, Inheritance and Public Law
Martínez-Cardós Abogados · Since 1947
Public Regulatory Law
Advising individuals and companies in their relations with Public Administrations.
Learn moreInheritance and Nobility Law
Specialists in nobility law and estate matters: legal advice to protect, pass on and accept your family legacy. Specialists in inheritance for non-residents.
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Advice and tax and accounting planning aimed at the decision-making process of clients, whether they are individuals or legal entities.
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Advice on the purchase, sale, investment and management of real estate projects, both for urban and rural properties.
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Martínez-Cardós Abogados is an independent law firm founded in 1947. We advise individuals, companies and non-residents on Spanish tax, the Beckham Law (Spain’s special tax regime for people who move to Spain to work), inheritance and nobility law, public and regulatory law, real estate, data protection and immigration. We work in English and Spanish, from our offices in Madrid and online across Spain.
Public Regulatory Law
Advice to individuals and companies in their dealings with Spanish public authorities.
Real Estate Law
Purchase, sale, investment and management of urban and rural real estate.
Data Protection
GDPR and LOPDGDD audits, Data Protection Officer services and AEPD proceedings.
Tax Consultancy
Tax and accounting planning to support the decisions of individuals and companies.
Inheritance and Nobility Law
Succession planning and voluntary jurisdiction proceedings in inheritance matters.
Immigration Advisory
Residence and work permits, EU Blue Card, family reunification and appeals.
Tax Advice for Non-Residents
Beckham Law, non-resident income tax, Form 210, wealth tax and international tax.
Inheritance for Non-Residents
Cross-border successions, Spanish Inheritance Tax (Form 650) and double taxation.
Arbitration and Litigation
Domestic and international arbitration and civil litigation, as arbitrators or counsel.
Tax Advice for Diplomats
Diplomats, civil servants posted abroad and staff of international organisations.
Martínez-Cardós Law Firm
Since 1947, independent and personal legal advice
Martínez-Cardós Abogados was founded in 1947 by José Martínez-Cardós, former Director of Legislative Coordination at the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Today, from Madrid and Valencia, the firm provides personal, tailored legal advice to individuals and businesses in administrative and regulatory law, tax law, commercial law, and succession and nobility law. We have a particular focus on the taxation of non-residents, inbound workers under the Beckham Law and expatriates, and on advising diplomats and staff of international organisations.
Martínez-Cardós Lawyers
Specialised in public law, tax and inheritance law
Martínez-Cardós Ruiz, José Leandro
Lawyer. CIMA Arbitrator, Senior Lawyer at the Council of State. Public, Procedural and data protection law Area.
Martínez-Cardós Bada, Mario
Lawyer. Master's Degree in Stock Markets. Tax and inheritance consultancy. Real estate law.
Martínez-Cardós Ruiz, María Purificación
Lawyer. Tax Advisor. Accountant. Area of fiscal, tax and inheritance law. With more than 35 years in the sector.
Martínez-Cardós Bada, José
Lawyer. Advising on immigration and tax matters.
“The true Law is right reason in conformity with nature and has universal, immutable, and everlasting application; through its commands, it urges us to act rightly, and through its prohibitions, it prevents us from acting wrongly.”Marcus Tullius Cicero
Frequently asked questions
The firm at a glance
What is Martínez-Cardós Abogados?
An independent law firm founded in 1947, with offices in Madrid and Valencia. It advises individuals, companies and non-residents on Spanish tax, inheritance and nobility law, public and regulatory law, real estate, data protection and immigration.
Who founded the firm?
José Martínez-Cardós, former Director of Legislative Coordination at the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, founded it in 1947.
Where are your offices?
We have two offices in Madrid: C/ Lope de Rueda 18, 2º B and C/ Ibiza 72, 3º D, both in postcode 28009. We also advise clients remotely across Spain and abroad.
Do you work in English?
Yes. We work in English and Spanish, both at our offices in Madrid and remotely.
Do you advise non-residents and people moving to Spain?
Yes, it is one of our specialities: tax for non-residents and the Beckham Law, cross-border inheritance and immigration, including residence and work permits, the EU Blue Card and family reunification.
What are your opening hours and how can I contact you?
We are available Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 19:00 (Spanish time). You can call us on +34 660 456 823 or email [email protected].
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