Dr. Manuel Stiff
Principal
DE · ES · EN
German-Spanish Law Firm · Est. Palma de Mallorca
Legal certainty between
Germany & Spain.
German lawyer and tax advisor with full dual admission. Dr. Manuel Stiff guides you through inheritance tax, property purchase, incorporation and every point where two legal systems meet.
- 04Lawyers on the team
- 02Legal systems · DE + ES
- 03Languages · DE · ES · EN
- 05Practice areas under one roof
Cited as expert in
Mallorca ZeitungMallorca Magazin
§ The Firm
„As a German lawyer in Mallorca with dual admission, Dr. Manuel Stiff is more than an interface between two legal systems — the firm operates in both at once.
Why Bufete Stiff
Four reasons. Zero compromises.
- 01Rechtsanwalt · Abogado
Dual admission DE + ES.
Not an interpreter between two systems — fully qualified as a lawyer in Germany and Spain.
- 02DE ↔ ES
Inheritance tax where it gets hardest.
Exactly where the double-taxation treaty falls short — structured cross-border tax planning.
- 033-in-1
Law. Tax. Audit. Under one roof.
Legal advice, tax advisory and audit in the same house — no back-and-forth between three advisers.
- 04Calle Cataluña
Palma. Personal. Precise.
Firm in the centre of Palma — in-person meeting or video call, whichever suits you.
Practice Areas
Five areas.
One counsel.
From cross-border succession through property purchase to company formation — with a single point of responsibility.
How we work
A clear process. From first talk to execution.
01
First conversation
Short, free, honest: we assess whether we are the right team for you.
02
Fact analysis
Review documents, involve parties, clarify the legal and tax situation in both countries.
03
Strategy
Concrete recommendation, transparent cost estimate, timeline — in your language.
04
Execution
Representation before Spanish authorities, notaries and courts — with a German channel behind you.
Focus · Inheritance Tax
When two countries want to tax at once.
The double-taxation treaty between Germany and Spain does not cover inheritance tax. Without planning, the same estate may be taxed twice.
Bufete Stiff analyses your asset structure, drafts wills that hold up in both legal systems, and guides the succession through to land-registry entry.
2 countries
Inheritance tax may apply in both Germany and Spain.
1 will
Drafted to be valid in both legal systems.
0 surprises
Estate planning that eases — never burdens — the heirs.
Lawyers · Team
Four names. One responsibility.
A cohesive team — advising in German, Spanish and English across all four lawyers.
Dr. David Cuenca Pinkert
Abogado · Rechtsanwalt
DE · ES · EN
Itamar Restrepo Masgrau
Abogada
DE · ES · EN
Carlos Vázquez Sarazá
Abogado
ES · EN
Publications
Featured in the press.
A selection of recent contributions to the German-Spanish press.
Three principles that matter — in boom times and in crisis.
Article on requestAnticipated succession — give or bequeath?
Article on requestFAQ
Answered briefly.
Do I have to pay inheritance tax in both Germany and Spain?
The double-taxation treaty between Germany and Spain does not cover inheritance tax. Without planning, tax may apply in both countries. We structure your estate to avoid or significantly reduce double taxation.
What should I watch out for when buying property in Mallorca?
Before signing: legal review of the Nota Simple, encumbrances, planning status, habitation licence. At purchase: contract drafting, notary, transfer tax, registration. We handle the entire process.
How do I incorporate a Spanish S.L.?
Tax IDs (NIE), company name, articles, bank account, notarial deed, commercial registry — typically 4 to 6 weeks. We handle the entire procedure and ongoing tax administration.
In which languages do you advise?
German, Spanish and English — across the whole team. All relevant documents are explained in your language.
Where is the firm located?
Calle Cataluña 5-A, 3° · 07011 Palma de Mallorca — central. Appointments in person or by video call.
Let's talk about your case.
One call, one e-mail or one message — we reply promptly, in German or English.
Contact
Get in touch.
We usually reply within one business day. For urgent matters, please call.
Bufete Dr. Manuel Stiff
Dual-qualified German firm — in the heart of Palma.
Address
Calle Cataluña 5-A, 3°07011 Palma de Mallorca
Spain