The Beckham Law for Americans taxes salary at 24% up to €600,000 for six tax years, while US dividends, interest and gains generally stay outside Spanish tax. We explain eligibility, visa routes, the certificate of coverage, Modelo 149 timing and how Valencia compares with other regions. US tax points need a US adviser. Contact our tax team in Valencia.
The Verifactu delay announced on 5 October 2026 would move the billing software obligations to October 2028, in line with B2B e-invoicing for smaller businesses. Until the BOE publishes it, the 2027 deadlines still apply. This guide explains who is covered, the e-invoicing dates, penalties and what to do now. Contact our tax law team in Valencia.
The Valencia low emission zone is not yet in force: the city council rejected the final approval of the ordinance in October 2025. This guide explains the current position, what the rejected text proposed, DGT environmental labels, the rules for foreign-registered cars, fines where zones apply and what drivers moving to Valencia should do now. Contact our team in Valencia.
If you live in Belgium and move to Spain, the Belgian exit tax is not paid on departure: payment is deferred and lapses after 24 months if you keep your securities. It applies to foreign nationals living in Belgium too.
The Valencian language for expats in practice: Spanish is valid for every public procedure in the Valencian Community, while Valencian is co-official. This guide explains your language rights with the administration, school language choice under Law 1/2024, public-sector jobs, the Spanish nationality tests, contracts and sworn translations. Contact our team in Valencia.
The Valencia public holidays 2027 were set by Decree 42/2026: twelve regional dates plus two local holidays in each town. This guide lists every date, explains why Saint John and 15 August are no longer regional holidays, what employers must pay when staff work on a holiday, how holidays affect deadlines and the long weekends. Contact our labour team in Valencia.
A seasonal rental contract in Spain is a lease for a temporary purpose under Article 3 of the Urban Leases Law, outside the five-year rules for permanent homes. This guide explains how it differs from a residential tenancy and a Valencian tourist let, deposits, rent, reclassification risk, tax for landlords and a checklist before signing.
The Spain new rental law 2026, Royal Decree-law 26/2026, was repealed by Congress on 2 October. This guide explains what it proposed, why it fell, the rules that now apply to rent updates, extensions, stressed areas, landlord tax relief and VAT, and what landlords and tenants in Valencia should do next. Contact our property team in Valencia.
The Spain general election 2026 takes place on 29 November after parliament was dissolved on 6 October. This guide explains who can vote, why foreign residents cannot vote in general elections, what happens to pending laws and the repealed housing decree, and the 30 December deadline to register for the 2027 municipal elections. Contact our team in Valencia.