If you live, work, or own property in Spain, choosing the right bank account is more than a matter of convenience. It can directly affect your taxes, Social Security contributions, and even the way you pay your bills. With online banks now offering both Spanish and foreign IBANs, it is important to understand how your … Read more
In Spain’s ever-evolving administrative landscape, few initiatives combine digital transformation and regulatory rigour as effectively as Verifactu. Scheduled to come into force in 2026, this system represents a decisive step towards transparency — and a fundamental shift in how businesses and the self-employed issue invoices and report to the tax authorities. Verifactu: What It Is … Read more
As the second instalment of the 2025 Spanish income tax return approaches, it is worth revisiting how the Tax Office deals with late or missed payments. Many taxpayers chose to split their payment into two parts, with 60 per cent due in June and the remaining 40 per cent in early November. The rules seem … Read more
In recent years, many freelancers and self-employed professionals in Spain have created companies to structure their business activities. While this is completely legal when done properly, some of these companies are what are known as shell companies, businesses that exist mainly on paper, without real employees, physical offices, or real economic activity. Their main purpose … Read more
On June 30, 2025, the Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria) officially executed the first installment collection of the Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas (IRPF) for the 2024 fiscal year. As every year, the date marked a moment of reckoning: for some, a withdrawal; for others, a windfall. Taxpayers who opted for the … Read more
If you are separating from your spouse and will be required to pay compensatory maintenance, it is generally more advantageous to do so in the form of periodic payments rather than a single lump sum. Below, we explain the tax implications under Spanish law and why a phased payment approach may prove more beneficial. Compensatory … Read more
One of the most frequent concerns among foreign residents in Spain is the belief that the Spanish tax office can empty their bank account without prior notice. While the tax authorities do have the power to freeze funds (embargo) in certain circumstances, this is never an automatic or arbitrary process. Although Hacienda is sometimes viewed … Read more
The process of selling a property in Spain involves more than simply finding a buyer. It entails a series of tax obligations, the most significant of which is the capital gains tax.The realisation of capital gains in Spain carries with it the obligation to file the corresponding tax declaration depending on the type of taxpayer, … Read more
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
Have you and your sibling inherited a house of significant value and taken joint ownership? Are you now interested in becoming the sole owner but lack the funds to compensate your sibling? You may not be aware that there is an alternative: you can use another property as compensation. Joint Ownership: A Common Scenario Following … Read more
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In addition, Great Fortunes Tax Declarations must be submitted by 31 July.
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Companies in Spain are reminded that Corporation Tax Declarations must be filed by 25 July.
Submitting the declaration within the official deadline is important to remain compliant with Spanish tax regulations.
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