Tax guides for non-residents & expats in Spain
Plain-English guides on Spanish tax written by regulated lawyers. Capital gains tax, wealth tax, Beckham Law, non-resident filings, moving to Spain and more — published weekly.
Spanish tax explained clearly — for people who need to act on it
These guides cover the Spanish tax obligations that non-residents, expats and UK relocators actually face: what you owe, when you need to file, what you can deduct, and what happens if you get it wrong. Each guide is written by the same regulated lawyers who advise clients on these issues every week.
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Imputed income tax in Spain for non-residents: what property owners owe
Own a property in Spain but don’t rent it out? You still owe tax. How renta imputada is calculated, how to prorate it for partial years, what properties are exempt and how to file Modelo 210.
Rental income tax in Spain for non-residents: EU vs non-EU rates 2026
The 19% EU rate vs 24% non-EU gross income treatment, deductible expenses, the repair vs improvement trap and quarterly deadlines.
How to avoid becoming a Spanish tax resident by accident
The 183-day rule, the economic interests test, the family presumption and the real-life situations that catch non-residents out — with the documentation you need to defend your position.
The 3% retention when selling Spanish property: what buyers and sellers need to know
What the 3% buyer retention is, why the obligation falls on the buyer, what happens if it is not paid and the furniture allocation trap.
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