Tax Law
Moving to Spain after 2 July: tax residency explained
Moving to Spain after 2 July: what you need to know about tax residency Spain’s 183-day rule means that arriving
31 July 2026
Moving to Spain after 2 July: what you need to know about tax residency Spain’s 183-day rule means that arriving
Marrying a Spanish citizen opens a pathway to residency for non-EU nationals through the family member card, and to Spanish nationality after one year. This guide explains the process, requirements and timeline.
Setting up a branch office in Spain as a UK company involves Mercantile Registry registration, NIF applications, and ongoing tax and filing obligations. Contact our commercial solicitors in Valencia for expert guidance on the branch versus subsidiary decision.
Transfer pricing rules in Spain require that all transactions between related parties are priced on arm’s-length terms, with formal documentation obligations and significant penalties for non-compliance. Contact our tax solicitors in Valencia for expert guidance.
Spain corporate tax deductions and allowances include R&D credits of up to 42%, the participation exemption, accelerated amortisation, and job creation incentives that can significantly reduce a company’s effective IS rate. Contact our tax solicitors in Valencia.
Moving to Spain from the UK involves a precise sequence of legal and administrative steps. This checklist covers the first 90 days, from NIE to padrón, TIE and tax registration, with every critical deadline mapped.
VAT registration in Spain for foreign businesses is required for any company making taxable supplies on Spanish territory, regardless of where it is incorporated. Contact our tax solicitors in Valencia for expert guidance on IVA compliance and fiscal representation.
Spain withholding tax on dividends for non-residents ranges from 19% to 24% under domestic law, with the Spain–UK Double Tax Treaty reducing this to 10% or 15% for qualifying UK shareholders. Contact our tax solicitors in Valencia for expert guidance.
A pareja de hecho is Spain’s registered civil partnership, available to unmarried couples including foreigners. This guide explains the requirements, regional differences, benefits and how it compares to marriage.