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Form 211 Spain: The 3% Retention Explained & How to Recover It
What Is Form 211? Form 211 (Modelo 211 — IRNR: Retención en la adquisición de bienes inmuebles a no residentes) is the AEAT form used by the buyer to declare and pay the 3% retention when purchasing a property from a non-resident seller.The logic behind the retention...
Spain January 30 VAT Deadline: Modelo 303 & Modelo 390
January 30, 2026 is the final deadline for Spanish self-employed professionals and businesses to file their fourth-quarter VAT returns (Modelo 303) and annual VAT summary (Modelo 390). Missing this date triggers automatic penalties ranging from 5%–20% of unpaid VAT,...
Spain Taxes for Foreigners 2026: The Complete Guide
The First Question: Are You a Spanish Tax Resident? Every tax decision in Spain starts here. Your status as a tax resident or non-resident determines which taxes apply, at what rate, and which forms you must file. You are a Spanish tax RESIDENT if you meet ANY of...
How US Social Security Is Taxed in Spain: The 2026 Guide
If you live in Spain and receive US Social Security, Spain taxes those benefits in full as ordinary income — and the Spain–US tax treaty allows it. This is one of the most widely misunderstood points in expat taxation. Here is the correct position, the treaty text...
International Wills & Inheritance in Spain: The Complete 2026 Guide for Expats
Everything You Need to Know About Spanish Succession Law, Forced Heirship, and Inheritance TaxSpanish inheritance law presents critical challenges for international residents and property owners—from forced heirship rules that override your wishes to complex tax...
Cryptocurrency Taxation in Spain for Foreigners: The Complete 2026 Guide
For international crypto investors relocating to Spain—British traders moving under post-Brexit rules, American tech entrepreneurs establishing Spanish residency via Digital Nomad Visa, German investors seeking Mediterranean lifestyle, French expats leveraging...