Spain
Beckham Law (special expat tax regime)
Check if you qualify for Spain's special tax regime for newcomers.
Timeframe
The application must be filed within six months of starting work in Spain
Remote
Wherever the law allows
Price
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1What it is
The Beckham Law lets eligible people who move to Spain be taxed at a flat rate on their Spanish employment income for a limited number of years. The application has a strict deadline after you start working in Spain. We check your eligibility and prepare the application with a partner tax adviser.
2Who needs it
- Employees relocating to Spain
- Company directors and some entrepreneurs
- Digital nomad visa holders
3Documents usually required
We confirm the exact list for your situation with your quote. You can upload documents with your request.
- Passport and NIE
- Employment contract or appointment letter
- Social security registration
- Proof you were not tax resident in Spain in recent years
4How the process works
- 1Tell us about your move and your job
- 2We confirm the price and review your eligibility
- 3The application (Modelo 149) is prepared and filed
- 4You receive confirmation from the Tax Agency
Typical timeframe: The application must be filed within six months of starting work in Spain.
5Good to know
The main points
- A flat tax rate on Spanish employment income up to a set limit
- Applies for the year you arrive plus the following five years
- Most foreign income is not taxed in Spain under the regime
Who may qualify
People who move to Spain for work and were not tax resident in Spain in recent years. The rules were widened to include some entrepreneurs, highly qualified professionals and digital nomad visa holders.
The deadline
The application must be filed within six months of registering with Spanish social security. Missing it usually means losing the regime.
Tax advice is given with partner tax advisers. Moving to Portugal instead? Compare with IFICI (NHR 2.0).
6Frequently asked questions
Who gives the tax advice?
Eligibility and tax advice are provided with a partner tax adviser in Spain.
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