{"id":3594,"date":"2025-05-25T12:55:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T12:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/victorvillarabogados.com\/?p=3594"},"modified":"2025-06-23T19:35:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T19:35:03","slug":"buying-a-property-in-ibiza-foreigners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/victorvillarabogados.com\/en\/buying-a-property-in-ibiza-foreigners","title":{"rendered":"Buying a Property in Ibiza as a Foreigner: What You Must Know."},"content":{"rendered":"

Buying a Property in Ibiza as a Foreigner: What You Must Know.<\/h1>\n\n\n

Buying a property in Ibiza as a foreigner is an attractive opportunity for international investors. However, non-EU foreign buyers<\/strong> must be aware of specific legal restrictions that apply due to national defense regulations<\/strong>. These requirements are often overlooked but can significantly impact the timeline and viability of a property transaction in the Balearic Islands. At V\u00edctor Villar Abogados, we guide you through each step to secure your Spanish coastal home without delays or surprises.<\/p>\n

1. Why Defense Authorization Matters in Ibiza? Legal Framework.<\/h5>\n

Under Law 8\/1975<\/strong> and its implementing Royal Decree 689\/1978<\/strong>, the Spanish government classifies Ibiza as a \u201czone of interest\u201d<\/strong><\/em> for national defense. This means that any foreigner buying a property or any company<\/strong> outside the EU\/EEA must seek prior approval from the Ministry of Defense<\/strong><\/a> before purchasing.<\/p>\n

Without this permit, Spanish notaries are legally barred from executing the public deed of sale, and your ownership cannot be registered in the Land Registry and won’t be possible to buy a property in Ibiza as a foreigner.<\/p>\n

2. Who Needs the Permit?<\/h5>\n
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    Non-EU\/EEA Individuals.<\/strong>
    Citizens of the United Kingdom, the United States, Russia, China, and other non-EU nations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Foreign-Controlled Companies.<\/strong>
    Any legal entity with non-EU\/EEA shareholders<\/strong> must also apply, even if the property is purchased through a Spanish subsidiary.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    3. Step-by-Step Guide to Securing Your Permit.<\/h5>\n