Comparison
Easy210Spain vs Filing It Yourself
Yes, you can file Form 210 yourself through the AEAT website. But here's what that actually involves — and why most non-residents choose professional help.
What DIY Filing Actually Requires
Get a Digital Certificate
You need a Cl@ve PIN, FNMT certificate, or eIDAS certificate to access AEAT's online system. As a non-resident, getting one of these can take weeks.
Navigate AEAT's Website
The Sede Electronica is entirely in Spanish. You need to find Modelo 210, select the correct filing period (devengo), and choose the right income type code.
Know Your Income Type
Imputed income uses type 02. Rental income uses type 01 (or 35 for lease). Capital gains use type 28. Using the wrong code means AEAT rejects your filing.
Calculate the Tax Correctly
For imputed income: cadastral value x percentage x days / 365. For rental: income - expenses (if EU) at 19%, or gross at 24% (non-EU). For sales: gain x 19% - 3% retention.
Fill the Form Without Errors
The AEAT form has 50+ fields. A single wrong NIF, cadastral reference, or date format can cause rejection or trigger an inspection letter.
Make the Payment
Generate an NRC (payment reference) through a Spanish bank, or set up a SEPA direct debit with a Spanish IBAN. Then link it back to the filing.
Estimated total time for a first-time DIY filer: 3-6 hours (plus days/weeks to get the digital certificate).
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Easy210Spain | DIY (AEAT Direct) |
|---|---|---|
| Digital certificate needed | No — we file for you | Yes — Cl@ve, FNMT, or eIDAS required |
| Language | English | Spanish only |
| Time to complete | 15-20 minutes (your part) | 3-6 hours (first time), 1-2 hours (repeat) |
| Cost | From 69 per property | Free (but your time has value) |
| Error risk | Low — lawyer reviews everything | High — no validation beyond basic form checks |
| Tax calculation | Auto-calculated with expense deductions | Manual — you need to know the formulas |
| Payment handling | SEPA, NRC, or managed bank transfer | You need a Spanish bank or NRC |
| Rental expense deductions | 9 categories calculated automatically | You need to know which expenses qualify |
| If you make an error | We catch it before filing | AEAT may reject, fine, or request documentation |
| Confirmation | Official AEAT receipt in your portal | You save the PDF yourself |
| Next year reminder | Automatic email when it's time to re-file | You need to remember yourself |
| Support if AEAT contacts you | We respond on your behalf | You handle it yourself (in Spanish) |
The Real Risk of Getting It Wrong
100+
Minimum late filing penalty
50-150%
Surcharge for incorrect filings
4 years
AEAT can audit past filings
A 69 service fee is cheap insurance against penalties that can be 10x higher.
When DIY might make sense
If you're a tax professional yourself, you already have a Spanish digital certificate, you're comfortable navigating the AEAT website in Spanish, and you have a straightforward imputed income filing — doing it yourself is perfectly fine.
But for most non-resident property owners — especially those dealing with rental income or property sales — the complexity, language barrier, and risk of errors make professional help well worth the cost.
Skip the hassle. Let a professional handle it.
15 minutes of your time. A qualified lawyer does the rest.