Tax and accounting

Tax residence and relocation

Before relocating, working remotely or dividing your life between countries, understand where Spain fits into your tax position. We review the facts and documents that support the answer.

How we can help

Establishing the facts

We organise travel, housing, economic activity, employment and family connections. Tax residence is not determined solely by an immigration permit or a day count; the applicable rules must be assessed together.

A documented position across countries

Where two countries may treat you as resident, we examine the relevant treaty and supporting evidence. We identify matters requiring confirmation by an adviser in the other jurisdiction before completing the analysis.

Planning the move

We review timing and pending decisions involving work, business, rentals, asset disposals or joining a company. The aim is to anticipate Spanish obligations and coordinate immigration matters affecting your plans.

After the change

We identify records to retain, relevant tax notifications and returns to review. If circumstances change during the year, the analysis is updated rather than treating the initial conclusion as permanent.

Frequently asked questions

Does my visa determine where I pay tax?

Not on its own. Immigration permission and tax residence follow different rules that need to be considered together in your circumstances.

Can you assess my situation before I arrive?

Yes. This is a useful time to review timing, income and planned transactions, with clear assumptions to confirm afterwards.

See the Spanish tax picture before you decide.

Tell us which countries are involved, what you are planning and the income sources you need to review. We will clarify the scope of Spanish advice and the appropriate next step.

Plan the rest of your arrival.

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