International Tax Attorney in Spain | LawCappital
Tax Specialists for Foreigners in Spain

Your International Tax Attorney in Spain

Spanish tax for foreign nationals is the only thing we do at this level of depth — residents, non-residents, property owners, remote workers, all of it. That focus is exactly why clients also lean on us for immigration and new business questions in Spain: same specialists, same case file, one coherent tax position behind every decision.

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Beckham Law applications US & UK expat tax Non-resident tax (IRNR) Double taxation relief
Standard progressive tax 47%
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Beckham Law flat rate 24%
On Spanish-source income up to €600,000 · for up to 6 tax years, if you qualify and apply on time
★★★★★ Rated on Google by expat clients Clients across the US, UK & 20+ countries Madrid-based, English-speaking team Free first consultation
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Do you need an international tax attorney in Spain?

If you recognize your situation in one of these, it's worth a conversation before you file anything or sign a contract.

01

Relocating to Spain

Know your tax residency status and Beckham Law eligibility before you move, not after your first payslip arrives.

02

Beckham Law applicants

Apply correctly, inside the 6-month window, to lock in the flat 24% rate instead of Spain's progressive scale.

03

US citizens & green card holders

Stay compliant with FATCA and FBAR while your Spanish tax position is structured around the US-Spain treaty.

04

Digital nomads & remote workers

Combine the Digital Nomad Visa with the right tax strategy from day one, not as an afterthought.

05

Non-resident property owners

Handle non-resident tax (IRNR) on rental income, capital gains and the 3% withholding correctly — even if you've never lived in Spain a single day.

06

Business owners & directors

Avoid paying tax twice on the same income between Spain and your home country.

How we help

Tax and legal support built around your move

Each service below can stand alone, or combine into a single, coordinated strategy for your full relocation.

Beckham Law / Special Expats' Tax Regime

Eligibility review, Form 149 preparation and full application management with the Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT).

Tax residency & double taxation analysis

A clear determination of where you're tax resident, and how the relevant treaty allocates and credits your income.

Non-resident tax (IRNR) & property

Rental income, imputed income and capital gains for non-resident owners — Modelo 210 filings, the correct 19%/24% rate for your country, and reclaiming over-withheld tax.

US-Spain cross-border compliance

Coordinating your Spanish filings with FATCA, FBAR and treaty positions, alongside your US preparer.

Digital Nomad Visa tax structuring

Setting up your income, invoicing and social security route correctly before your visa is even approved.

Corporate & international tax planning

Structuring for founders and directors operating a business across more than one jurisdiction.

The Beckham Law, in numbers

What the flat-rate regime actually means

24%Flat tax on Spanish-source income, up to €600,000
6Tax years you can stay under the regime
5Years you must not have been Spanish tax resident before applying
6 mo.Window to file your application after registering with Social Security

Figures reflect the regime as generally applied at time of writing and depend on your specific contract, sector and family situation — we confirm your exact numbers in the first consultation.

Non-resident tax in Spain, in numbers

What you owe if you don't live here

Own property, earn rental income, or hold Spanish investments without being a resident? These are the rates that apply — the exact one depends on your country of residence and any treaty in place.

19–24%Tax on rental income, depending on whether you live in the EU/EEA
19%Flat rate on capital gains from selling Spanish property, any nationality
3%Withheld by the buyer on a property sale, as an advance on your tax
90+Double-taxation treaties Spain has signed, including with the US and UK
Beyond your tax position

Immigration & business setup, for the same clients

These sit alongside our tax practice, not apart from it — most clients come to us for tax and end up handling their visa or their company here too, because it's the same facts and the same foreign-national lens applied to a second question.

Immigration

Visas & residency

Getting the right permit lined up with the tax consequences that follow it, not treated as a separate problem.

  • Digital Nomad Visa applications
  • Non-lucrative & work visas
  • Residency renewals & family reunification
  • Spanish nationality eligibility
Business formation

SL formation & startups

Forming a Sociedad Limitada or structuring as a foreign director, handled alongside your personal tax position.

  • SL incorporation & bylaws
  • Foreign director & shareholder structuring
  • Tax registration (Modelo 036, IAE)
  • Ongoing corporate compliance
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Why choose LawCappital

Accuracy, reliability, and a team that speaks your language

  • 01

    Client-centric approach

    Your success is our priority — we start by understanding your goals, not by selling a package.

  • 02

    First consultation at no charge

    We review your case and outline the realistic options before you commit to anything.

  • 03

    Transparent communication

    Clear scope, clear fees, and regular updates while your case is in progress.

  • 04

    Multilingual, cross-border team

    We work daily with clients relocating from the US, the UK and beyond.

Jorge Lacasa Alesón, Director of Tax at LawCappital
Director, Tax

Jorge Lacasa Alesón

Colegiado nº 135311, Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid

Before founding LawCappital, Jorge worked as an international tax lawyer at Grant Thornton and at Vialto Partners — the global mobility tax and immigration firm spun out of PwC — advising multinationals and their internationally mobile employees on cross-border tax.

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"Fast and very professional service. Jorge helped me a lot with my tax return, which was more complex than usual. Thank you very much!"

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★★★★★

"They helped me apply for the Digital Nomad Visa in Spain, and thanks to them I can now work from Spain."

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"They helped me process the Beckham Law and were very precise explaining its advantages — fast processing too."

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"Thanks to the Law Cappital team I was able to regularize my taxes in Spain — I had international matters and they helped me declare everything without overpaying."

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"Efficiency, proximity, professionalism. A great team with real estate lawyers who helped me buy my property in Esplugues."

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"Good service overall, with direct contact with the person handling my case. Fast and attentive."

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Our process

From uncertainty to a filed, defensible position

Free consultation

We review your profile, income sources and timeline to confirm the right route.

Residency & Beckham diagnosis

We determine your tax residency status and check your eligibility for the flat-rate regime.

Application & documentation

We prepare Form 149 and manage submission and follow-up with the AEAT on your behalf.

Ongoing compliance

Annual filings, treaty positions and any changes to your situation, handled proactively.

FAQ

International tax attorney in Spain: frequently asked questions

Do I need a tax attorney to move to Spain?
You're not legally required to hire one, but most foreign nationals do — Spanish tax residency, the Beckham Law and treaty rules are easy to get wrong and expensive to fix afterward. A short review before you move usually costs far less than an incorrect filing.
Should I use a tax advisor or a tax attorney in Spain?
A tax advisor (asesor fiscal) can prepare and file your returns; a tax attorney can do that too, and can also represent you if the Tax Agency opens an inquiry, challenges a filing, or you need to formally appeal. For a one-off filing either works — for anything with cross-border exposure, like the Beckham Law, non-resident tax or a treaty position, most foreign clients prefer an attorney who can carry the case through if it's ever questioned.
What is the Beckham Law and who qualifies?
It lets qualifying new residents pay a flat 24% rate on Spanish-source employment income up to €600,000, instead of the standard progressive scale. You generally qualify if you haven't been a Spanish tax resident in the previous five years and you move for an employment relationship, a directorship, or as a qualifying remote worker under the Digital Nomad Visa.
What tax do non-residents pay in Spain?
Non-resident tax (IRNR) applies only to Spanish-source income. Rental income is taxed at 19% for EU/EEA residents, who can deduct related expenses, and 24% for everyone else, taxed on the gross amount. Capital gains on selling Spanish property are a flat 19% regardless of nationality, with the buyer withholding 3% of the price up front. A tax treaty with your home country can change this further.
How is Spanish tax residency determined?
Spain generally treats you as tax resident if you spend more than 183 days in the country during a calendar year, or if your main economic interests are based here. Family ties can also trigger residency, so the day count is a starting point, not the full test.
Do US citizens living in Spain still have to file US taxes?
Yes. The US taxes citizens on worldwide income regardless of residence, so you keep filing a US return, plus FBAR and FATCA reporting where thresholds are met. The US-Spain tax treaty and the Foreign Tax Credit are what stop you from paying full tax twice on the same income.
Can I avoid double taxation between Spain and my home country?
In most cases, yes. Spain has a tax treaty with the US, the UK and dozens of other countries that allocates taxing rights and allows a credit for tax already paid abroad — but only if the treaty is applied correctly on both sides.
What happens if I sell property in Spain as a non-resident?
The buyer withholds 3% of the price and pays it to the Tax Agency against your capital gains tax. You then file a non-resident return to settle the actual gain, and reclaim the difference if the withholding was higher than the tax you actually owe.
Is the first consultation really free, and what does ongoing support cost?
Yes, the first consultation is free and used to assess your case and outline your options. Fees after that depend on complexity — a single Beckham Law application is priced differently to ongoing cross-border compliance — and we always confirm scope and cost before starting.
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