Beckham Law
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As experts with more than 300 successful applications, we help you to get the most out of special taxation. Everything from a single source: from the initial consultation to company formation and much more.
Advantages of the Beckham Law
It allows you to pay property and income taxes as if you were a non-resident for the first 6 years after your move.
The 24% income tax, up to 600,000 euros, is levied on earned income worldwide.
Other income, such as foreign investment income, is not taxed in Spain, but only at source.
There is no obligation to file a declaration of assets located abroad.
Family members (spouse and children under the age of 25) can also benefit from this special tax regime.
Prerequisites for the application of the Beckham Act
Tax residence: The applicant must not have had tax residence in Spain in the last 5 tax years prior to moving to Spain.
The transfer to Spain must be for professional reasons, such as:
- Entering into an employment contract with a company based in Spain (excluding professional sportsmen and women).
- As a remote employee of a foreign company.
- Appointment as managing director of a Spanish company.
- Carrying out a business activity considered innovative and of special economic interest for Spain, confirmed by a favourable report from the competent authority ENISA.
- Highly qualified professionals (with restrictions).
Application: within 6 months of starting work in Spain.
Groups of people who can apply:
- Employees: persons who move permanently to Spain due to an employment relationship.
- Administrators: persons who assume the legal representation of a company, regardless of their shareholding, as long as it is not an asset-holding company.
- Entrepreneur
- Highly qualified professionals
- Digital nomads
- Family members
How does the implementation of the Beckham Law work?
Our advisors analyse your personal circumstances
We develop options that lead to the success of your application
We collect the necessary documents
Preparation of application forms, form 149 and form 030
Submission of the complete application
We are at your disposal until you receive the official decision.
Our team
Martin Westhofen
Legal Adviser, ass. Iur.
Jörg Hörauf
Director and tax advisor
Manuel Contreras
Director Tax department
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Beckham Law?
The Beckham Law allows employees relocating to Spain to benefit from favourable taxation. Instead of the usual progressive income tax, you pay a flat tax of 24% on your income (worldwide) up to 600,000 euros and 47% on amounts above that figure. In addition, other income from abroad is not taxable in Spain.
Who can benefit from the Beckham Law
Employees, CEOs of a Spanish company, entrepreneurs, highly qualified professionals, digital nomads, family members, etc.
How long does the application process take?
As a general rule, the application is prepared within one month. The official decision may take up to 3 months.
What other tax advantages does Beckham Law have?
- There is no obligation to file form 720;
- With regard to wealth tax, only assets located in Spain are taken into account for the liquidation.
- The preparation of the annual income tax return has been relatively simplified.
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