Spence Clarke

Tax, accounts, law and labour

Accountant in 32 (show on map)

4.7

★★★★★

25 reviews

High-quality, client-focused Spanish tax, accountancy, labour and legal services for international clients.

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About

Spence Clarke & Co. was established in 1985 in Marbella, Spain, originally formed by a major UK-based international audit and accountancy firm. In 1991, the firm was taken over by Susan J.

Clarke and Alistair M.A. Spence FCA. The practice specialises in Spanish tax, legal, labour and accountancy services, mainly to foreigners with interests in Spain. The firm's cross-border knowledge helps clients adapt to the Spanish system with the minimum of doubt and disruption. Services include tax consultancy for residents and non-residents, wealth tax planning, company law, property conveyancing, payroll management, and more. The firm's partners are members of recognised Spanish professional bodies including AEDAF and the Colegio de Economistas de Málaga, and the firm is licensed by ICAEW.

Cross-border knowledge specialising in helping foreigners adapt to the Spanish system

Partners are members of recognised Spanish professional bodies ensuring full compliance

Multilingual team with mixed nationalities understanding client business culture

Founded in 1985 with decades of professional experience in Spain

Licensed by ICAEW, a world-leading accountancy institution

Services

Tax Consultancy for Individuals

Tax consultancy for resident and non-resident individuals in Spain, including income, wealth and inheritance taxes.

Income tax planning Wealth tax planning Inheritance tax advice Tax declarations preparation and filing

Tax Consultancy for Businesses

Tax, accountancy and statutory compliance for trading companies in Spain, including company formation and liquidation.

Company tax compliance Statutory reporting Company formation and liquidation Payroll management

Property Conveyancing and Structuring

Purchase and sale of Spanish properties, structuring property ownership via Spanish and foreign companies, due diligence reporting.

Property purchase/sale Property ownership structuring Due diligence reporting Spanish Wills preparation

Film and TV Production Tax Services

Film and TV production tax advice and payroll services for US, UK and Spanish production companies, and taxation of performing artists.

Production tax advice Payroll services Performing artist taxation Cross-border tax structuring

Company Law Services

Company law services including formation, liquidation, and legal advice for trading companies in Spain.

Company formation Company liquidation Legal compliance Contract advice

Credentials & Certifications

ICAEW Licensed Practice

AEDAF Member

Since 1996

Colegio de Economistas de Málaga Member

Reviews

Rating

4.7

★★★★★

Reviews

"they patiently explained every detail until I felt confident moving forward."

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Spence Clarke provide? +

Spence Clarke provides Spanish tax, accountancy, labour and legal services, mainly to foreigners with interests in Spain, including tax consultancy, company law, property conveyancing, and payroll management.

When was Spence Clarke established? +

Spence Clarke was established in 1985 in Marbella, Spain.

What professional bodies is Spence Clarke a member of? +

Spence Clarke is a member of AEDAF (since 1996), the Colegio de Economistas de Málaga, and is licensed by ICAEW (The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales).

Who are the founding partners of Spence Clarke? +

The founding partners are Alistair M.A. Spence FCA and Susan J. Clarke, who took over the firm in 1991 and married in 1992.

What are the key tax deadlines in Spain? +

Income and Wealth Tax Declarations must be filed by 30 June, Great Fortunes Tax Declarations by 31 July, and Corporation Tax Declarations by 25 July.

Does Spence Clarke help with property purchases in Spain? +

Yes, Spence Clarke offers property purchase and sale services, due diligence reporting, structuring property ownership via Spanish and foreign companies, and management and compliance of property company structures.

What is the firm's approach to serving international clients? +

The firm has a multilingual team with a mix of nationalities, believing that understanding the business culture of a client is just as important as speaking their language. They provide cross-border knowledge to help clients adapt to the Spanish system.

Are the founders still active in the firm? +

Both founding partners, Alistair Spence Clarke and Susan Spence Clarke, are now retired.