Legal Guides for Expats in Spain
Plain-English guides to the legal topics that matter most to expats living in or moving to Spain.
Beckham Law Spain 2026: Tax Benefits for New Residents
Flat 24% tax for qualifying new residents, who qualifies, income conditions, the six-month deadline and the Digital Nomad Visa connection.
Read guide →Capital Gains Tax Spain for Non-Residents: Complete Guide (2026)
How Spain's 19% non-resident CGT rate works, the 3% retention rule, deductible costs, Modelo 210 and double-tax issues for UK, US and Irish sellers.
Read guide →Moving to Spain from the UK: The Complete Legal Guide After Brexit (2026)
Visas, the 90-day rule, NIE, TIE, healthcare, tax, property, banking and wills for British nationals planning a move to Spain.
Read guide →Spain's 100% Property Tax for Non-EU Buyers: What You Need to Know
Spain's proposed 100% tax on non-EU property buyers has caused alarm. Here is what has actually passed into law, who could be affected, and what UK and other non-EU buyers should do now.
Read guide →Digital Nomad Visa Spain: Requirements, Tax and How to Apply (2026)
Income thresholds, remote work rules, Beckham Law, tax issues and application steps for Spain's Digital Nomad Visa.
Read guide →Non-Lucrative Visa Spain: Requirements, Income and How to Apply (2026)
Passive income rules, health insurance, documentation and common mistakes for Spain's Non-Lucrative Visa.
Read guide →Golden Visa Spain: Abolished. What Now? (2026)
Spain's Golden Visa has ended. Compare the main alternative residency routes for remote workers, retirees and non-EU nationals.
Read guide →Spanish Legal Glossary: 76 Key Terms Explained in English
Plain-English definitions of Spanish legal terms expats encounter when buying property, applying for residency, paying tax or dealing with wills.
Read guide →How to Find an English-Speaking Lawyer in Spain (2026)
What to look for, what to pay, and how to find a trusted English-speaking lawyer in Spain by city and specialty.
Read guide →Spanish Property Taxes for Foreign Owners: The Complete 2026 Guide
ITP, IBI, non-resident property tax, capital gains tax, Plusvalia and Wealth Tax explained in plain English for foreign owners.
Read guide →Buying Property in Spain as a Foreigner: The Complete Legal Guide
The full purchase process, costs, taxes, legal checks and why foreign buyers should use an English-speaking property lawyer.
Read guide →Do I Need a Lawyer to Buy Property in Spain?
Not legally required - but here's why almost every expert says you should never buy without one.
Read guide →NIE Number Spain: What It Is and Do You Need a Lawyer?
Everything expats need to know about the NIE - how to get one, how long it takes, and when a lawyer helps.
Read guide →Spanish Inheritance Law for Expats (2026)
Forced heirship, Spanish wills, inheritance tax by region and what expats need to know before assets pass to heirs.
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