Practical guides for foreigners living and working in Spain

Plain-language guides on the topics that matter most to expats in Spain.

Personal Tax

Beckham Law for Digital Nomads in Spain: Complete Guide 2026

The Beckham Law lets qualifying new residents pay a flat 24% tax rate. Here's who qualifies, how to apply, and what the time limits are.

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Getting Started

How to Get Your NIE in Madrid: Step-by-Step Guide

Everything you need to know about getting a NIE number in Madrid — appointments, documents, common mistakes, and what to do while you wait.

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International Tax

UK Limited Company as a Spain Tax Resident: What You Need to Know

If you became a Spanish tax resident while running a UK Ltd, you have obligations on both sides. Here's the full picture.

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Business Structure

Autónomo vs UK Limited Company in Spain: A Freelancer's Decision Guide

Should you stay with your UK Ltd or register as autónomo in Spain? We compare tax, cost, complexity, and risk for freelancers.

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Migration & Tax

Digital Nomad Visa Spain: Tax Obligations and Beckham Law Eligibility

Spain's Digital Nomad Visa doesn't mean zero taxes — but combined with the Beckham Law, it's one of Europe's best setups for remote workers.

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Personal Tax

183 Days in Spain: When You Become a Tax Resident and What Happens Next

Spent 183 days in Spain? You're now a tax resident — and Spain will tax your worldwide income. Here's exactly what that means.

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Personal Tax

IRPF Tax Return in Spain for Expats: What to Declare and How

Filing your Spanish income tax return with foreign income? Here's what to declare, key deadlines, and the most common expat mistakes.

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Real Estate & Investment

Spain Golden Visa 2026: What Changed and What Comes Next for Investors

Spain's Golden Visa property route ended in April 2025. Here's what still exists, alternatives available, and how investors are structuring residency now.

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Getting Started

Opening a Bank Account in Spain as a Foreigner: 2026 Guide

How to open a Spanish bank account with or without a NIE — which banks work best for expats, and what digital alternatives to use while you wait.

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International Tax

Modelo 720: Foreign Assets Declaration in Spain — Complete Guide

Spanish tax residents with foreign assets over €50,000 must file Modelo 720. Here's who must file, what to declare, and when.

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Personal Tax

Modelo 100 Spain: The Expat Guide to Filing Your Tax Declaration (2026)

What is Modelo 100, who must file by June 30, what income to declare, Beckham Law interaction, crypto reporting, and common expat mistakes.

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Migration

Spain Regularization 2026: Who Can Apply and How to Check Your Eligibility

Spain's extraordinary regularization window is open April–June 30, 2026. Up to 600,000 eligible. Who qualifies, what documents you need, and what to expect.

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Personal Tax

Crypto Tax Spain 2026: DAC8, Modelo 721, and How to Declare on Modelo 100

DAC8 enforcement started January 2026 — exchanges now report to AEAT automatically. How to declare crypto gains, NFTs, DeFi staking, and what happens if you miss Modelo 721.

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