When a citizen of an EU country decides to move to Spain, they have a fundamental right to be accompanied by their non-EU family members. This right is protected under Directive 2004/38/EC, a key piec ...
Change A UK Vehicle Address to Northern Ireland to Avoid Spanish Customs & VAT: Legal Loophole or Organised Fraud?
In the post-Brexit landscape, importing vehicles from the UK to Spain has become a somewhat onerous and in many cases very costly affair. Customs duty at 10% and VAT 21% can amount to thousands or te ...
Holding Assets in Tax Havens: Key Considerations for Spanish Tax Residents
In recent years, Spain has tightened its tax regulations concerning the ownership of foreign assets, especially those held in jurisdictions designated as non-cooperatuive “fiscal paradises” (tax haven ...
Modelo 720 Overseas Assets Declaration FAQ’s
1. What is Modelo 720? Modelo 720 is a mandatory tax form in Spain for tax residents to declare assets held outside Spain if they are above a certain value. 2. Who is required to file Modelo 720? Any ...
Moving to Spain – Your First Tax Declarations
After moving to Spain your first tax declarations are due the year after you become tax resident in Spain. The tax year in Spain runs with the calendar year, 1st January to 31st December and the basi ...
Spanish Residency & Planning for Tax in Spain
Understanding and planning fiscal residency and Spanish tax is a very important when making the transition to become a resident in Spain. Tax in Spain is very different to the UK, and has become even ...
Getting Your Tax Right – Moving from the UK to Spain
Getting your tax right when moving from the UK to Spain requires an understanding of all the things that need to be done and when to do them. Here we provide information about all the things you may ...
Moving to Spain Rule and Law Changes 2025
In 2024 Spain implemented significant reforms to its immigration laws to enhance migrant integration and address labour market needs. Key Spain rule and law changes that are relevant to people that a ...
Spanish Residency Requirements for British Citizens and UK Nationals 2025
British citizens / UK nationals now have to follow the same process as other non-EU national citizens of third countries to get Spanish residency, i.e. there is a requirement to first obtain a visa. ...
Update – End Of The Golden Visa For Property Purchases in Spain
UPDATE In November Congress approved a bill that included text to scrap the 'Golden Visa' and end this residency scheme as soon as January 2025. On December 2nd, the Senate vetoed the bill sending ...