Beckham Law application
Work and live in Spain while optimizing your taxes with the Beckham Law
What is the Beckham Law?
The Beckham Law is a special tax regime designed to attract talent to Spain. It allows foreigners moving to the country to pay a flat tax rate of 24% on their employment income (up to €600,000, and 47% on any amount above that), instead of being subject to the standard progressive tax rates, which can take up to 48% of your income.
For tax purposes, you will be treated as a “non-resident.” This means you will pay significantly less tax on your salary and will be exempt from paying taxes in Spain on most of the income you generate abroad (such as rental income or dividends in other countries).
Do you meet all the requirements?
Key requirements
- The 5-year rule: You cannot have been a tax resident in Spain during the 5 years prior to your relocation.
- Limits for Nomads/Freelancers: If you are an independent professional, the income coming from Spanish clients cannot exceed 20% of your total billing.
- Foreign activity limits: The income from work physically performed outside of Spain must not exceed 15% of your total employment income (or 30% if you perform functions for companies within the same corporate group).
- Traditional freelancers (Autónomos): With the exception of Digital Nomads and innovative entrepreneurs, regular self-employed workers cannot apply for this law. Keep in mind that this regime does not exempt you from paying your monthly Social Security fee.
Who is the Beckham Law designed for?
A relocated worker:
Foreigners who have just moved to Spain with an employment contract.
Digital Nomad (Remote Worker):
Employees of foreign companies working remotely from Spain (ideal if you hold a Digital Nomad Visa).
Highly qualified professional:
Providing services to emerging companies (Startups) registered in Spain.
Company Administrator:
Working for a Spanish company (with no shareholding limit, unless it is an asset-holding company, where the share must be less than 25%).
Entrepreneur:
With an innovative project certified as being of special economic interest to Spain.
Expatriates
with executive positions and high incomes.
Step-by-step process
Register with the Tax Office
Before starting the application process, you must be registered on the Taxpayers’ Register using Form 030.
Submit your documents
We review your specific case and prepare Form 149, the Tax Agency’s specific form for the Beckham Law.
Notification management
The AEAT may contact you to clarify aspects of the application within 10 days. We receive and respond to these enquiries on your behalf.
Favourable decision
You will receive an official certificate which you must send to your employer or clients so that they can start applying the reduced withholding rate (24%) to your payments.
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Beckham Law Application
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We will manage your application process for the Beckham Law.
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Read more information about this process.
Basic Income Tax Return
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Filing of your Income Tax Return.
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If you have one salary.
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You will declare bank interests only.
Complex Income Tax Return
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Filing of your Income Tax Return.
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If you have more than one salary.
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Need to declare other asset income in Spain (like property rental, dividends, capital gains or others).
Beckham Law withdrawal (resignation)
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We will manage your withdrawal process for the Beckham Law.
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Read more information about this process.
Disclaimer: The information contained on this page is for informational and guidance purposes only. The approval of the Beckham Law and the application of the 24% flat rate are subject to compliance with all current legal requirements and the final decision of the Tax Agency (AEAT) after evaluating each individual case.
Frequently asked questions
General Info
What is the exact deadline to apply?
You have a maximum of 6 months from the date you register with the Spanish Social Security system or from the start date of your employment contract. If you submit the application after this deadline, you will permanently lose the right to this tax benefit.
How long does this 24% rate apply?
The tax benefit lasts for a maximum of 6 years: the year you move to Spain (and become a tax resident) plus the following 5 consecutive years.
Do I have to pay taxes in Spain on my foreign properties or investments?
No. When applying for the Beckham Law, the Tax Agency treats you as a “non-resident.” You will only pay taxes on your salary and the income physically generated in Spain. Your foreign investments, dividends, cryptocurrencies, or properties remain free from Spanish taxation (and you are exempt from filing the dreaded Form 720).
Process
How do we work?
- One of our experts will contact you quickly to start analysing your case in depth and tell you the best process to follow, step by step.
- You will know what documentation you need to provide and you will also be able to contact us to resolve any doubts you may have.
- We will start the procedure immediately and inform you of how it is going, keeping you informed of any notifications.
What documentation do I need?
The documentation to be provided varies from case to case.
When you sign up for one of the plans, we will analyse your case and contact you to tell you the exact documentation you need to provide.
Payment
What is the price and method of payment?
The prices you see in our prices section are the final prices (+ 21% VAT).
Payments must be made by debit or credit card.
Can I ask for my money back?
Yes, you can request cancellation of the service as long as your personal advisor has NOT started to manage your documentation to initiate the procedure.
The money will be refunded to your card in less than 14 days. See our Commercial Conditions.
Our team
How do I contact my manager?
Is there any other way to contact Entre Trámites?
We want to listen to you and know what your doubts are or what you need in relation to our services. You can count on the advice of our experts to clarify all your doubts.
Write to us at [email protected] and we will contact you as soon as possible or, if you prefer, call us.
