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Tasa

A tasa is a Spanish public charge classified as a tax when it arises from special use of public domain or from qualifying public services or activities.

Plain English: public charge / fee

Definition

Under the General Tax Law, a tasa can arise from private or special use of public property or from a public-law service or activity that particularly affects or benefits the liable person when the statutory conditions apply. The issuing body and exact procedure determine the model, code, amount, payment route, and proof required. Policía extranjería procedures are one example: several different concepts use Modelo 790 Código 012, so select the exact concept shown for your procedure rather than treating “790” as one generic fee.

  • Identify the authority, procedure, liable person, amount, and full model or code where one is used.
  • Generate or open the current official payment route instead of relying on an old amount or form.
  • For Police extranjería procedures, use the current Modelo 790 Código 012 concept and keep its payment proof.

Example: a TIE card and an EU registration certificate can both involve Modelo 790 Código 012, but the exact fee concept must match the procedure.

Where this appears

Tasa can appear in Spanish forms, appointment screens, official letters, PDF instructions, receipts, or portal status messages. This term usually appears in tax returns, invoices, payroll, or AEAT correspondence. Use the definition to understand the public concept, then verify the exact treatment on the official tax source or your own notice.

Use the term as a clue, not the whole answer. A public definition can explain the usual meaning, but a personal document may change the deadline, office route, evidence required, or risk of ignoring the message.

What to check next

  • Match the office

    Check whether the term belongs to AEAT, Seguridad Social, Policía Nacional, Extranjería, city hall, DGT, health services, a bank, or another provider.

  • Find the source of truth

    Use the official source, related guide, or related glossary terms before paying a fee, booking a cita, submitting a form, or responding to a notice.

  • Keep personal decisions inside Ask Guiri

    If this term appears in your own PDF, screenshot, letter, rejection, fine, or deadline, the surrounding text matters. That case-specific reading should happen inside Ask Guiri.

Next action

IBIIBI is a local tax on the value of urban, rural, and special-category real property; liability follows the taxable property right defined by law, not residence status alone.Modelo (general)In Spanish administration, modelo usually means an officially approved form identified by a number or code for a particular declaration, payment, application, or information obligation.Cita previaA cita previa is a pre-booked appointment required by many Spanish public offices before they will see you in person.