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Doing Business Abroad from Spain? What You Need to Know About VAT

Introduction Spanish businesses, whether self-employed professionals (autónomos) or companies, increasingly operate in international markets. A common question arises: when a Spanish business provides services or goods to a business client located outside Spain, how should VAT be applied? This article provides a clear overview of the VAT rules for B2B cross-border transactions, distinguishing between EU … Read more

Grant for NEW Self-Employed Professionals in Andalucia: Receive Up to 5.500€

The Line 2 grant programme for self-employed professionals in Andalucia, which started in 2023, has been renewed until the 30 June 2026. The grant is designed to support self-employed individuals in developing their economic and professional activities, providing a financial boost that can make a significant difference when starting or consolidating a business project. This … Read more

New rules on birth and parental leave in Spain

On 31 July 2025, Royal Decree-Law 9/2025 came into effect, introducing important changes to the system of birth leave (formerly maternity or paternity leave) and parental leave. The purpose of this legislation is to allow families to spend more time together and to provide greater flexibility in balancing work and childcare. Birth leave Up to … Read more

Bonus Planning: When Time Is Money (Literally)

In the corporate jungle of salaries, incentives, and retention strategies, few tools are as powerful — or as tax-sensitive — as performance-based bonuses. For executives and senior staff in Spain, timing is not just everything: it could mean a 30% tax reduction. The 30% Rule: A Hidden Gem in the Tax Code Under Spain’s IRPF … Read more

Time Limits and Exemption When Reinvesting in a New Home

When it comes to property sales and tax declarations, understanding time limits and exemption rules is essential. Particularly relevant is the reinvestment exemption for the sale of a main residence. Here, we explain how the tax prescription period may be extended when this exemption is applied. Four-Year Review Period In general, when a taxpayer files … Read more

Hit to the Spanish Tax Office: The National Court opens the door to millions in tax refunds for non-EU residents

The National Court has issued an important ruling that provisionally recognises the right of non-EU residents (people who live outside the EU) to deduct expenses associated with the rental of properties in Spain from their Non-Resident Income Tax (IRNR). Until now, this possibility was only available to EU residents, which meant that there was a … Read more

Deductible Expenses for the Self-Employed in Spain: What Can Be INCLUDED and What Cannot

One of the most common areas of confusion for self-employed individuals in Spain is the distinction between deductible and non-deductible expenses. Understanding what can and cannot be claimed is essential for ensuring compliance with Spanish tax law while optimising tax efficiency. Even so, certain situations can be ambiguous and may give rise to interpretation challenges.