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Beckham Law

Beckham Law in Spain: pay a flat 24% on your Spanish income

If you are moving to Spain for work, you may be taxed as a non-resident for six years. We check if you qualify, apply on time and file your returns every year.

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What it is

A special tax regime for people relocating to Spain

The special regime for inbound workers, known as the Beckham Law, lets people who move to Spain pay tax on their Spanish employment income at a flat 24% up to €600,000, instead of the progressive income tax rates, for the year they arrive and the following five years.

Since the Startups Law, the regime also covers more profiles: entrepreneurs, highly qualified professionals working for startups, company directors in some cases and remote workers, plus their spouse and children under certain conditions.

The application deadline is short and cannot be fixed later, so it pays to check your case before or right after you arrive.

Included

How we help with the Beckham Law

From eligibility check to your yearly returns.

Let's talk about your situation

Tell us what you need and we will tell you what applies to you and what it costs.

In detail

Key conditions

No Spanish tax residency in the previous five years

You must not have been a Spanish tax resident in the five years before moving.

Reason for moving

You move for a job with a Spanish or foreign employer, as a remote worker, as a company director or to carry out an entrepreneurial activity, among other cases set out in the law.

Apply within six months

The application (Modelo 149) must be filed within six months of registering with Spanish Social Security. Miss it and you cannot opt in later.

How you are taxed

Your employment income is taxed at 24% up to €600,000 and at a higher rate above that. Most foreign-source income is not taxed in Spain under the regime, and you file Modelo 151 instead of the standard income tax return.

How it works

Getting started is easy

No small print and one person who knows your case.

1

Tell us your situation

Where you live, where your income comes from and what you need help with.

2

Clear, fixed quote

We tell you what applies to you and what it costs, before you commit.

3

We do the paperwork

Forms and filings with the Spanish tax office and Social Security.

4

One point of contact

The same person answers your questions, in English.

FAQ

Questions about Beckham Law

Your question is not here? Call us on +34 963 039 662 or email info@contenasesores.com.

Can I apply after the six-month deadline?

No. If the deadline passes, you are taxed under the standard rules as a Spanish tax resident.

Your spouse and children under 25 can be included if they meet the conditions.

Yes, with Modelo 151. We prepare and file it for you.

In some cases, such as qualifying entrepreneurial activities. We check your situation first.

Contact

Write to us in English

Tell us about your situation and we will get back to you. No commitment.

Book a consultation

We reply during office hours.