Spanish Income Tax Return
IRPF
Living in Spain as a foreign national? Once you’re a tax resident, you must file the annual Declaración de la Renta. We file it in English, maximise your deductions, and make the whole process effortless.
Am I a Spanish Tax Resident?
The 183-day rule — and what it means for you
You are a Spanish tax resident if you spend more than 183 days per year in Spain, or if your main economic interests are based here. As a resident, your worldwide income is taxable in Spain — but treaties prevent double taxation.
Days in Spain per year that trigger Spanish tax residency
Annual window to file your Declaración de la Renta (Modelo 100)
Minimum income threshold from a single payer before filing is mandatory
Average tax saving our clients achieve through correct deduction claiming
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Frequently asked questions
You become a Spanish tax resident if you spend more than 183 days in Spain during the calendar year, or if Spain is where your main economic or vital interests are centred. Once resident, your worldwide income is taxable in Spain — though double taxation treaties prevent you from paying twice.
As a Spanish tax resident, you must declare your worldwide income in Spain, including pensions, dividends, rental income, or employment income from abroad. However, double taxation treaties typically allow you to credit the tax already paid in the other country against your Spanish tax bill.
The Beckham Law (formally the Special Tax Regime for Impatriates) allows certain foreign nationals who move to Spain to be taxed as non-residents for up to 6 years — meaning only Spanish-source income is taxed, at the flat 24% non-resident rate rather than progressive rates. Eligibility has specific conditions. We advise whether it applies to your situation.
+ Spanish tax residents with assets abroad exceeding €50,000 in any category (accounts, investments, real estate) must file Modelo 720 annually. Failure to comply can result in severe penalties. We assess whether you need to file and prepare the submission correctly.
Typically: your NIE/DNI, last year’s tax return if available, payslips or proof of income (Spanish and foreign), bank statements, mortgage certificate, and any investment or rental documentation. We provide a personalised checklist once we know your situation.
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