Inheritance tax declaration (AADE)
The inheritance tax declaration is filed with AADE via the myProperty platform, almost always with the help of a notary or accountant. It must be filed even if no tax is due. The deadline is commonly 6 months — or 1 year for residents abroad.
Steps
- Gather the E9 property statement, ownership titles and bank balance certificates as of the date of death.
- Have a notary or accountant file the declaration via AADE's myProperty.
- Put the deadline in your calendar — delays incur fines.
Documents usually needed
- Death certificate
- Certificate of next of kin
- Tax documents
Frequently asked questions
Does everyone pay inheritance tax?
Not necessarily. Close relatives (spouse, children, parents) have a substantial tax-free threshold per heir, so many estates end up owing no tax. The declaration, however, is filed either way.
Do I have to file even if no tax is due?
Yes — the inheritance tax declaration is mandatory regardless of whether any tax arises. It is filed on AADE's myProperty platform, almost always through a notary or accountant.
The deadlines and details of this process change and vary case by case. Confirm them with a lawyer or notary — this guide provides administrative guidance, not legal or tax advice.
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