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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Modelo 210: what it is and how to file it as a non-resident
The form behind capital gains tax, imputed income and rental income — deadlines for each type of income, the 19% vs 24% rate, how to file from inside or outside the EU, and when to claim a refund.
Spanish tax residency: how it works, how to avoid it and how to plan for it
The three tests for Spanish tax residency, how to prove non-residency, treaty tiebreaker rules and what changes the moment you become a Spanish tax resident.
Foreign pensions in Spain: what changes when you become a Spanish resident
Income tax on pension withdrawals, the wealth tax trap on non-EU pension capital, the transfer trap, and specific treatment of SIPPs, 401(k)s, IRAs and Roth IRAs.
What costs can you deduct from capital gains tax in Spain?
Purchase costs, sale costs, improvements, plusvalía municipal — a complete breakdown of every deduction available to non-residents selling Spanish property.
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