Spain

1. 💡 What Is VAT (IVA) in Spain? IVA (Impuesto sobre el Valor Añadido) is Spain’s version of Value Added Tax (VAT) — a tax on goods and services. It is applied at each step of the business cycle and must be: Collected from clients Declared to the Spanish Tax Agency Paid quarterly by businesses […]

1. 🏛️ What Is Corporate Tax in Spain? Corporate Tax (Impuesto de Sociedades) is a tax levied on the profits of companies based in Spain. If you run a business in Barcelona through a Spanish SL (Sociedad Limitada) or other structure, this tax applies. Foreigners who set up or invest in local companies are fully

1. 🇪🇸 What Is the Beckham Law? The Beckham Law is a Spanish tax regime for foreigners who move to Spain for work. Officially known as the Special Regime for Workers Posted to Spain, it allows you to: Be taxed only on Spanish income Pay a flat rate of 24% up to €600,000 Avoid tax

1. 🧑‍💻 Who Counts as a Freelancer (Autónomo) in Spain? If you work for yourself in Barcelona — offering services, consulting, or digital work — you’re considered an autónomo. Common examples include: Designers, developers, consultants Language teachers or tutors Remote workers billing foreign clients Airbnb managers or short-term rental hosts If you regularly invoice clients,

1. 💡 Why Expats in Barcelona Need Smart Tax Planning Moving to Spain means adapting to a new tax system. As an expat in Barcelona, you may: Pay taxes on global income Face dual taxation Be required to declare foreign assets Miss out on deductions if not advised properly Tax optimization isn’t about avoiding tax