Spain: Tax Authorities

Spain's Beckham Law offers significant tax advantages for eligible individuals relocating to the country, but understanding who qualifies and navigating the application process can be complex. This video breaks down the eligibility criteria, application requirements, and potential tax savings available under this special regime for newcomers to Spain.

John and Sarah thought the hard part was over when they moved to Spain—new home, sea views, and the lifestyle they'd always dreamed of. But as they settled in, a simple question emerged: did their UK-based financial arrangements still work now that they were Spanish residents? What began as an exciting fresh start soon revealed a complex web of tax implications, investment suitability, and cross-border financial planning that many expats overlook until it's too late.

Spanish real estate practice does not assume buyer-side legal representation in the way many foreign buyers expect. The notary checks the legality and formal validity of the transaction...

Con fecha de 1 de julio de 2025, ha entrado en vigor una relevante reforma fiscal en la Comunidad de Madrid, introducida a través de la Ley 2/2025, de 25 de junio, que, como principal medida...

The Spanish Tax Authorities (STA) have interpreted EU VAT law to argue that internal flows between a head office and its foreign branches...

In a context marked by the implementation of the ATAD I and II directives and the global approach of the BEPS Plan, hybrid financial instruments and the...

The Spanish Supreme Court's landmark ruling addresses a critical question in international tax law: can Spanish authorities reject a tax residence certificate issued by another country under a Double Taxation Agreement?

El pasado 29 de septiembre, el Gobierno, a través de la ministra de Hacienda María Jesús Montero, dio a conocer un nuevo paquete de medidas fiscales. Entre ellas, una de las propuestas que mayor...

Spain introduced an exit tax in 2015. It applies to individuals who have been resident in Spain for at least 10 out of the previous 15 tax years, and who hold shares that meet certain criteria.