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TAX RESIDENCE IN SPAIN. KEY DIFFERENCES WITH LEGAL RESIDENCE (GUIDE 2026)
Determining your tax residence in Spain and your legal residence is not always intuitive. Frequently, individuals who live, invest or work in Spain believe that being registered on the municipal census or holding a residence permit is sufficient to become a tax...
EXTRAORDINARY IMMIGRATION REGULARIZATION IN SPAIN 2026
What it is, requirements and deadlines (updated guide) The extraordinary immigration regularization process in Spain for 2026, approved by the Spanish Council of Ministers on 27 January 2026, represents an important opportunity for foreign nationals currently living...
MODELO 720 IN SPAIN: COMPLETE GUIDE TO FOREIGN ASSET REPORTING
If you are living in Spain or planning to relocate, understanding Spanish international tax obligations is essential. Becoming a tax resident in Spain may trigger reporting obligations regarding your assets held abroad. One of the most important is Modelo 720, the...
HOW TO SET UP A SPANISH LIMITED COMPANY (S.L.)
Legal, Tax and Asset-Protection Considerations for International Investors A Spanish Limited Company (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada – S.L.) is the most commonly used corporate structure in Spain for international investors, entrepreneurs and...
WHAT IS A “CONTRATO DE ARRAS” IN SPAIN? (PRIVATE PURCHASE CONTRACT) – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
A private purchase contract (in Spanish: ‘Contrato de arras’) is a private contract between the buyer and seller prior to the final purchase of a property in Spain. In this contract, the parties set out the conditions under which the sale will be completed, and the...
THE END OF SPAIN’S GOLDEN VISA: WHAT CHANGES IN APRIL 2025 AND WHICH ALTERNATIVES REMAIN FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS?
For over a decade, Spain’s Golden Visa has been a key route for non-EU investors to obtain residency through real estate investment. In areas such as Marbella, Málaga, Benahavís and the Costa del Sol, the programme significantly contributed to attracting international...





