Scope of our Services:
1. Evaluate if you comply with the requirements to be eligible for the Beckham Law.
2. Review the documentation to be submitted before the Spanish tax authority (hereinafter, “AEAT”).
3. Fill in Form 149 to apply for the Beckham Law.
4. Complete Form 030 to register you for tax purposes in Spain.
5. Respond to any possible AEAT’s request derived from the Beckham Law application (2 hours maximum).
6. Support to obtain a qualified digital certificate issued by the FNMT-RMC to receive notifications from the AEAT, as well as to file tax returns electronically.
7. Support to prepare the documentation to obtain the NIE (tax identification number before the AEAT) in order to be able to apply for the special regime. It would be advisable to perform this procedure at the consulate of your country of tax residence in order to have this number once you move to Spain.
- In the event that during the application process the AEAT requires more information, the assistance to attend these requirements will be limited to 2 hours maximum. Additional hours that might be incurred will be previously agreed with you.
- Any documentation or information provided by you should be correct and accurate, otherwise your application will be rejected. Note that your active and continues collaboration is essential to prepare and collect certain required documentation, which may depend on the specific circumstances of your case, but it may imply, for example, that you have to prepare documents, submit other forms to the AEAT or that your employer has to prepare some documents or register with the AEAT.
- Our Services will be limited to the application of the Beckham Law. This would not include any advice on Spanish Social Security or on-going tax matters once the Beckham Law has been granted.
- Our Services would be provided on remote and electronic means, which implies that it would not include the physical attendance before the AEAT office or any other official administration to obtain the NIE or digital certificate. If required, it would result in an adjustment of fees previous approval by you.
- One-time fixed fee: your credit card will be charged: €605 (VAT included). We never store your card or CVC number (Powered by Stripe).
- Our estimation of fees is made assuming the concurrence of normal conditions in the provision of our Services. If additional hours outside the Scope are required or requested, the fees would be calculated on the basis of the time spent at an average hourly rate of 100 Euros. Any additional hours that might be incurred will be previously agreed with you and the resulting amount would be invoiced separately.
- Our invoice will be issued upon receipt of payment.
The Beckham Law application provided for in Article 93 of Spanish Act 35/2006, is intended for individuals who move to Spain to work and acquire the status of tax residents in Spain. The application should be submitted on time and accompanied by certain documentation, which depends on each specific case.
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DPLL Legal & Tax is a boutique based in Spain specialised in the Beckham Law, recognized as Social Collaborator by the Spanish Tax Authority and registered at Barcelona’s Bar Association.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Beckham Law allows foreigners who move to Spain can pay a flat tax of 24% on their Spanish earnings rather than a progressive tax on their worldwide income, which can be as high as 45%. It’s known as the Beckham law after a famous British sportsman, David Beckham, who was one of the first people to benefit from it.
People who want to live and work in Spain can pay income and wealth taxes as if they were non-residents for the first six years, thanks to this law.
Currently, Spain has placed some restrictions on the Beckham Law, making it available only to certain new residents. To qualify, you need to move to Spain under one of the following circumstances:
- You are getting hired as an employee with a Spanish company.
- Your current employer is sending you on an international assignment to a Spanish subsidiary/branch.
- You are becoming a director of a Spanish company.
For remote employees of foreign companies, self-employed individuals and entrepreneurs, we are still waiting for details from Spanish authorities about the Beckham Law for these employment types. We are unable to assist you until the related regulations and application forms are released.
Being a foreigner in Spain and keeping your taxes in order is not always easy to do.
Our Lawyers and Tax advisors provide services to both individuals and societies.
Whether you reside in Spain or you live elsewhere but have legal needs in connection to Spain, we are the trusted and experienced partners that can help you avoid the hard work and assist you.
Beyond income tax breaks, there are also advantages for capital gains and dividends. Real estate assets are only taxed if they are Spanish properties, so this protects your international property portfolio. However, there is a 1.8% wealth tax on your net worth for assets that are worth more than €3 million.
Dividends outside of Spain are not taxed compared to those within Spain that are taxed at between 19% and 26% annually. However, you may have to pay capital gains tax in the country where the assets are held or were sold.
The main benefit is that the person only pays tax on their Spanish income, which is capped at 24% up to €600,000 annually. If the income is higher than this threshold, then it is taxed at a flat rate of 45%.
There is no impact if you spend more than 183 days a year in the country as you will be taxed at under the rules that apply to non-residents.
You are effectively a non-resident for tax purposes.
The Beckham Law is a special tax regime for individuals who come to Spain if they have a job offer in Spain. Whether it’s for a new company or being relocated by their existing foreign employer. Those who qualify for the Beckham Law are taxed at a much lower rate than Spanish citizens. You can even apply for it if you are appointed as a company director and own fewer than 25% of the company’s shares. indulgence one own you inquietude sympathize.
1. You have not been a Spanish Tax Resident for the last ten years. This is the main requirement for all applicants.
2. You’re moving to Spanish territory because you:
- Have a new employment contract.
- Are relocating with your current overseas employer to a Spanish subsidiary or branch.
- Are being appointed director of a company. You will own, directly or indirectly, fewer than 25% of the company’s shares.
3. That you are not working as a freelancer and earning an income actively.
However, it is possible to earn an income from overseas work from a foreign country if that work is less than 15% of your total income.
You have six months to submit the application, starting from the day you were registered with the Spanish Social Security as an employee, to apply for the visa.
You must complete Form 149 and file it with the Spanish tax agency. This application process also requires your:
- Social Security number
- Passport and NIE number
- An employment contract
Once it’s approved, you can benefit from advantageous tax rates for six years. However, you must file a tax return each year as part of the arrangement.
As a general rule, this process usually takes between one and two months.
