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Spain · Real estate
Real estate

Buying Property in Spain as a Foreigner: NIE, Taxes & Process

Foreigners can buy anywhere in Spain with no residence requirement. Budget 10–15% over the price: resale homes pay regional transfer tax (ITP) of 6% in Madrid to 11% in Catalonia, new builds pay 10% IVA plus stamp duty.

Spain · Business
Business

Becoming autónomo in Spain: self-employment for foreigners

Plain-English guide for foreigners on becoming autónomo in Spain: who can register, residence and tax steps, social security, invoicing and getting it right.

Spain · Tax
Tax

Spain Beckham Law 2026 Guide - 24% Flat Tax for Digital Nomads & Expats

Complete legal guide to Spain's Special Expat Tax Regime (Beckham Law) in 2026 - 24% flat tax rate, remote worker eligibility, non-Spanish wealth exemptions, and Model 149 application.

Spain · Tax
Tax

Spain's Beckham Law: the special expat tax regime explained

A plain-English guide to Spain's Beckham Law for foreigners: who may qualify, how the flat-rate idea works, the time limit, the application deadline, and why personalised tax advice matters.

Spain · Criminal defense
Criminal defense

Criminal Defense in Spain for Foreigners: A Practical Guide

Plain-English guide to criminal defense in Spain for foreigners: your rights on arrest, how cases proceed, interpreters, bail, trial and why early legal help matters.

Spain · Immigration
Immigration

Spain's Digital Nomad Visa: Who Qualifies and How to Apply

In 2026 the Spain digital nomad visa needs €2,850 a month (200% of the SMI), caps Spanish-source income at 20%, and opens the Beckham regime — a flat 24% up to €600,000 instead of rates reaching 47%.

Spain · Family
Family

Divorce and Family Law in Spain for Foreign Couples

A clear, practical guide for foreigners on Spanish divorce: which law and court apply, mutual vs contested divorce, child custody and cross-border issues.

Spain · Employment
Employment

Spain Employment Rights for Foreign Workers: A Practical Guide

Plain-English guide to employment rights in Spain for foreign workers: contracts, dismissal and severance, working time, leave and acting if rights are breached.

Spain · Immigration
Immigration

Spain's Golden Visa Has Ended: Alternatives for Investors and Residents

Spain closed its investor Golden Visa in 2025. A calm, practical guide for foreigners on what changed, why, and the non-lucrative, digital-nomad and other residency routes used now.

Spain · Inheritance
Inheritance

Inheritance and Succession in Spain for Foreigners

A practical guide for expats to Spanish succession: the EU choice-of-law rule, why regional inheritance tax varies so much, and how to make a will that covers your Spanish assets.

Spain · Immigration
Immigration

NIE and TIE in Spain: What They Are and How to Get Them

A clear, practical guide for foreigners on the difference between Spain's NIE and TIE, when each is needed, how to obtain them, and the common pitfalls to avoid.

Spain · Immigration
Immigration

Spain Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV): Income, Process, Renewals

A clear guide for foreigners on Spain's non-lucrative visa, covering income requirements, the application process, and how renewals work.

Spain · Immigration
Immigration

From Residency to Spanish Citizenship: Timelines and Routes

A plain-English guide for foreigners on becoming a Spanish citizen: the ten-year rule, faster routes, language and integration tests, and dual-nationality limits.

Spain · Business
Business

Setting Up an SL Company in Spain as a Foreigner

A plain-English guide for foreigners forming a Sociedad Limitada (SL) in Spain: the NIE, notary and registration steps, capital rules, and tax basics.

Spain · Tax
Tax

Spain Tax Residency for Foreigners: The 183-Day Rule and Your Obligations

Plain-English guide to Spanish tax residency for foreigners: the 183-day rule, the other residency tests, worldwide income, and what to do before you get it wrong.

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