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Spain’s Digital Tax Revolution is Here: Your Action Plan for 2026
The era of invoicing with Word or Excel templates in Spain is officially over. As of 2026, Spain is enforcing a strict digital transformation of how every business, freelancer, and expat issues invoices and reports income. This is not a distant plan; the deadlines are...
The Definitive Guide: How US Social Security is Taxed for Expats in Spain
Quick Guide for US Expats in Spain: ✅ Taxed Only in the US: US Social Security benefits do not pay direct tax in Spain. 🇪🇸 Exempt by Treaty: Article 20 of the Double Taxation Treaty makes it exempt in Spain. 📝 Mandatory Declaration: Despite being exempt, you must...
Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa for UK Citizens: The Definitive 2026 Guide
The pathway for UK nationals to establish a life in Spain has fundamentally changed. The dual impact of Brexit and the 2025 abolishment of Spain's Golden Visa has closed old doors but opened a superior one: The Digital Nomad Visa (DNV). This isn't merely a substitute;...
Spain Tax Compliance for Foreigners: Why You Need a Fiscal Representative in 2025
Spain continues to attract global investors, digital nomads, and entrepreneurs. But if you're doing business or earning income here as a non-resident, you cannot ignore the tax implications—especially the legal requirement to appoint a fiscal representative. This...
I Pay Tax at Home, So I Don’t Pay in Spain: The Expat’s Most Dangerous Misconception
You're living the dream in Spain. You've handled your legal residency, set up a bank account, and you diligently file your taxes back home in the UK, the US, or Germany. You're covered, right? This line of thinking—"I'm already a taxpayer elsewhere, so the Spanish Tax...
Non-Lucrative Visa in Spain for British Citizens (UK): The Definitive 2026 Guide
Navigating the Spanish non-lucrative visa process from the United Kingdom can feel like a bureaucratic maze, especially in the post-Brexit landscape. The uncertainty around requirements, deadlines, and common pitfalls creates a complexity that can put your dream of...