Guidance on Digital Nomad Visa and Beckham Law Tax System

Integration of Visa and Taxation Services for Digital Nomads

The Digital Nomad Visa and the Beckham Law

The relocation of digital nomads to Spain necessitates understanding of both immigration and taxation frameworks.

The Digital Nomad Visa grants residency, while the Beckham Law offers a specialized tax regime. An aligned approach is paramount to ensure regulatory compliance, optimize tax liabilities, and facilitate a seamless transition. Integrating these processes from the outset mitigates potential conflicts and maximizes the benefits afforded under Spanish law.

Tax Optimization under the Beckham Law

The Beckham Law presents significant fiscal advantages for eligible individuals, including a preferential flat tax rate applicable to income earned within Spain. To fully capitalize on these benefits, an assesment of employment structures and financial arrangements is essential from the initial stages of relocation.

Ensuring Comprehensive Compliance

The Digital Nomad Visa and the Beckham Law are governed by distinct yet interconnected legal statutes. Engaging a unified approach ensures thorough adherence to both Spanish immigration and tax regulations, thereby minimizing the risk of legal complications and ensuring continued compliance throughout the period of residency.

Streamlined Management of Relocation Processes

The concurrent management of visa applications and tax planning can present logistical and administrative complexities. Professionals with expertise in both domains can offer a streamlined and efficient process, adeptly handling all requisite documentation and legal formalities.

Our Comprehensive Services Include:

• Digital Nomad Visa Application Assistance: Expert guidance through the entirety of the visa application process, ensuring adherence to all requirements for a successful application.
• Beckham Law Eligibility Assessment and Application: Comprehensive advisory services regarding eligibility for the Beckham Law tax regime, coupled with expert assistance in the application process to facilitate access to reduced tax rates, subject to meeting all statutory criteria.
• Strategic Tax Planning and Optimization: Development of tax strategies designed to maximize efficiency under the Beckham Law framework, considering individual income and investment structures.
• Ongoing Regulatory Compliance: Provision of continuous advisory services to ensure sustained compliance with all relevant visa and tax obligations throughout your residency in Spain.
• Legal Representation and Advocacy: Professional representation in the event of any disputes with Spanish immigration or tax authorities, safeguarding your residency status and financial interests.

Integrated Immigration and Taxation Expertise

Our firm’s understanding of both the Digital Nomad Visa and the Beckham Law tax system enables us to deliver an integrated service that addresses the multifaceted requirements of relocating to and working in Spain as a digital nomad.

Contact Us for a Consultation

To gain an understanding of how our integrated residency and taxation advisory services can facilitate your relocation to Spain as a digital nomad while optimizing your tax position, we invite you to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your options. 

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Our Residency Services

Non-lucrative visa

The non-lucrative visa is a residence permit available for non-EU citizens who have sufficient economic means to reside in Spain without engaging in any work or professional activity. This visa is ideal for retirees, individuals with independent means, or those looking to enjoy an extended stay in Spain while meeting the income and savings requirements.

Holders of the non-lucrative visa can legally live in Spain and apply for an initial one-year residency permit, which can be renewed for up to four more years. After five years of continuous residence, they become eligible to apply for permanent residency. The visa also allows for family reunification, enabling visa holders to bring their family members to Spain under the same conditions.

Intracompany transfer

The Intracompany Transfer Visa is a specialized residence permit designed for employees transferring within the same company or corporate group to work in Spain. This visa is ideal for professionals, managers, and specialists relocating temporarily to a Spanish branch, subsidiary, or affiliate of their employer.

Key benefits include streamlined processing, family reunification options, and authorization to work and reside in Spain for the duration of the assignment. Applicants must demonstrate a valid employment relationship, relevant qualifications, and an ongoing connection to the home company. The visa aligns with Spain’s commitment to supporting global business mobility.

Highly qualified professional work visa

The Highly Qualified Professional Work Visa is tailored for skilled professionals seeking to work in Spain in specialized roles. This visa is ideal for executives, managers, and professionals with advanced qualifications employed by Spanish companies or multinational corporations operating in Spain.

The HQP visa offers fast-tracked processing, the ability to bring family members, and permits both residence and work in Spain. Applicants must meet educational or experience-based criteria, secure a job offer for a qualifying position, and provide supporting documentation from their employer.

Residence card for family members of EU nationals

The Residence Card for Family Members of EU Nationals allows non-EU family members to live and work in Spain alongside their European Union citizen relatives. This permit is available for spouses, registered partners, dependent children, and other qualifying relatives of EU, EEA, or Swiss nationals residing in Spain.

Key benefits include the right to reside, work, and access social services in Spain under EU family reunification laws. Applicants must demonstrate their family relationship, provide proof of the EU citizen’s residence in Spain, and meet basic documentation requirements.

"Arraigo" Residency in Spain

If you have been living in Spain without legal residency, you may be eligible for an arraigo permit, a special residency authorization granted under specific circumstances. This option is available to individuals who have established strong social or family ties in Spain, have contributed to the workforce, or have Spanish relatives.

Arraigo offers a legal pathway to regularize your immigration status, allowing you to obtain a residence permit even if you initially entered or remained in Spain without the proper authorization. This process provides an opportunity to fully integrate into Spanish society, access employment legally, and benefit from social services.

NIE Number in Spain

The NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) is a unique identification number required for foreigners conducting legal, financial, or professional activities in Spain. This essential document is needed for tasks such as opening a bank account, buying property, signing employment contracts, or registering with local authorities.

The NIE number does not grant residency but is needed for Spain’s legal and administrative systems. Applicants can obtain it through Spanish consulates abroad or at designated offices in Spain with the necessary documentation.