Work remotely from Spain with a 3-year residence permit. Apply from within Spain as a tourist and get…

Building something innovative? The Startup Law created this path for founders bringing real value and jobs to Spain.

Directors, executives, and technical specialists get priority processing through the Large Companies Unit.

The retirement visa for those who want to enjoy life in Spain without working. Show sufficient funds and…

Freelance or run your own business serving Spanish clients. Requires a business plan and viability certificate from authorized…

Study at Spanish universities or language schools. University students can work up to 30 hours weekly and modify…

Get legal work authorization in Spain with a job offer. Your employer drives the application process at the…

Pareja de hecho—civil partnership registration. Carries the same immigration weight as marriage for the EU Family Member Card.

Married to a Spanish or EU citizen? Get a 5-year residence card with full work rights. Can apply…

Bring your family to Spain after your first permit renewal. Spouse, children, and dependent parents can join you.

Family connection to a Spanish citizen? No minimum time in Spain required. Works immediately for parents, children, or…

Quick Facts Time in Spain: 2 years continuous residence Training: 9-month accredited program Processing: 3 months Duration: 1…

Path to regularization after 3 years in Spain without papers. Get a 1-year permit with work authorization throughout…

Descendants of those who fled Spain for political reasons can claim citizenship. The law honors exiles and emigrants.

Become a Spanish citizen after legal residence. Standard path is 10 years, but shorter for Latin Americans (2…

After 5 years of continuous legal residence, get permanent status. No expiration, live and work indefinitely.

Keep your residence permit valid. Apply within 60 days before expiration or up to 90 days after.

Pay flat 24% tax instead of up to 47%. Available for new residents including digital nomads and highly…

Companies pay 25% on net profits. Quarterly installments and annual return required.

Annual tax declaration for Spanish residents. Filing window April-June. Progressive rates from 19% to 47%.

Madrid regional tax deduction for new residents who invest. Get 20% of your investment back as a tax…

Ongoing bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, invoice management, and all required tax forms prepared and submitted.

Own property in Spain but don't live here? Annual tax obligations exist even without rental income.

VAT registration, quarterly returns, and annual summary. Standard rate 21%, reduced rates available.

Municipal registration recording your address. Required for immigration procedures, healthcare, schools, and social benefits.

The foreigner ID number—essential for bank accounts, property purchases, contracts, and employment in Spain.

Register for social security when working in Spain. Access healthcare, pensions, unemployment, and parental leave.

Physical residence card for non-EU citizens. Apply within one month of permit approval.

Document authentication for international use under the Hague Convention. Required for foreign documents.

Background checks required for most residence permits. Need certificates from every country where you lived 6+ months.

Official translation by Ministry-registered translators. Required for all foreign documents used in Spanish procedures.

Denied application? One month from notification to file an appeal. We handle administrative appeals and court cases.

Set up your business in Spain. Autónomo registration, SL company incorporation, or branch office of foreign company.

Foreigners with Spanish assets need Spanish wills. Inheritance tax varies dramatically by autonomous community.