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Paying the municipal plusvalía tax in Málaga

The tax on the increase in value of urban land (plusvalía) is declared and paid by self-assessment to GESTRISAM when urban property is sold, donated or inherited.

Who: In a sale, the seller; in a donation or an inheritance, the person receiving the property.

Our English summary of the official information, which is in Spanish (official name: Pagar la plusvalía municipal en Málaga).

Checked against the official pages on 15 October 2026.

Our English translation; the official pages and forms are in Spanish.

Cost
It depends on the cadastral land value and the years since the purchase. Late filing: 1 % surcharge plus 1 % for each full month of delay; after 12 months, 15 % plus late-payment interest.
Time limit
Thirty working days from the deed for sales and donations; six months from the death for inheritances, extendable to one year if requested beforehand

What you need

  • Simple copy of the deed of transfer (sale, donation or inheritance)
  • Previous title deed, if it is not mentioned in the new deed
  • For inheritances without a deed: heirs' DNI, death certificate, certificate of last wills, will or declaration of heirs, and the Inheritance Tax self-assessment
  • If you ask for the direct calculation method or claim there was no gain: the previous acquisition title and, if it was free of charge, the Inheritance and Gift Tax self-assessment

Step by step, online

  1. 1Get an estimate without a certificate with the Sede simulator (you need the cadastral reference and the fixed number on the IBI bill)
  2. 2With a digital certificate or Cl@ve, file the self-assessment on the Sede Electrónica (inter vivos or mortis causa)
  3. 3Pay the payment document at a partner bank: the date that counts is the payment date

Step by step, in person

  1. 1Book a plusvalía appointment at citaprevia.malaga.eu (also required for people over 65)
  2. 2At GESTRISAM they help you choose the most favourable method and prepare the forms to pay

Where

  • GESTRISAM, Tabacalera building (Plusvalía office)

    Avenida Sor Teresa Prat, 17, 29003 Málaga

    951 929 292

When the main home is inherited by children, spouse or parents there is a reduction (25 % to 95 % depending on cadastral value) if they lived with the deceased for the previous two years and keep the home for two years.

Official sources

This guide summarises these official pages (in Spanish; the page titles are theirs). Amounts and deadlines are those they publish; if they change, the official page prevails.

Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need for “Paying the municipal plusvalía tax in Málaga”?

According to the official information: Simple copy of the deed of transfer (sale, donation or inheritance); Previous title deed, if it is not mentioned in the new deed; For inheritances without a deed: heirs' DNI, death certificate, certificate of last wills, will or declaration of heirs, and the Inheritance Tax self-assessment and If you ask for the direct calculation method or claim there was no gain: the previous acquisition title and, if it was free of charge, the Inheritance and Gift Tax self-assessment.

How much does “Paying the municipal plusvalía tax in Málaga” cost?

According to the official page: It depends on the cadastral land value and the years since the purchase. Late filing: 1 % surcharge plus 1 % for each full month of delay; after 12 months, 15 % plus late-payment interest.

Where is it done?

It is done online or in person; it is handled by GESTRISAM (Málaga City Council tax agency). Online, on its official website or e-office. In person: GESTRISAM, Tabacalera building (Plusvalía office) (Avenida Sor Teresa Prat, 17, 29003 Málaga).

Do I need an appointment?

Yes, for in-person service: book it on the official appointment website or by calling 951 92 60 10 / 010.

How long does it take?

According to the official page: Thirty working days from the deed for sales and donations; six months from the death for inheritances, extendable to one year if requested beforehand.

Who can do it?

According to the official information: In a sale, the seller; in a donation or an inheritance, the person receiving the property.

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