Special tax regime for inbound workers (Beckham Law)
A flat 24% tax on your Spanish salary for six years, open even to remote workers and found…
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
New Spanish residents can elect to be taxed like non-residents: a flat 24% on employment income up to EUR 600,000 (47% above), with most foreign non-work income outside Spanish tax, for the year of arrival plus five years.
Dream spread
A flat 24% tax on your Spanish salary for six years, open even to remote workers and founders.
Relocation reality check
You must opt in within six months of starting work in Spain and not have been Spanish resident in the prior 5 years; foreign employment income is still taxed; you lose most personal deductions and treaty benefits.
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Eligibility
Employees, company directors (with conditions), holders of the international remote-work (digital nomad) visa, entrepreneurs with an innovative activity, and highly qualified startup/R&D professionals; family can join.
The long game
If Spain becomes home, here is the road from first visa to a second passport.
Spain · residency → PR → citizenship
Curated- Y0ArriveYear zero
- Y5Permanent residency~5 years
- Y10Citizenship eligible~10 years
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Duration
- 72 months (about 6 years)
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- 24% on first EUR 600,000 of taxable income, 47% above; savings income 19-28%; applies in year of arrival + 5 years; family members can be included until the main taxpayer's last year.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
Existing communities already talking about life in 🇪🇸 Spain. Lurk, ask, make a friend — before the flight.
- r/GoingToSpain
Dedicated to moving to Spain — visas, NIE, paperwork.
- r/askspain
Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“AEAT: may opt to be taxed under IRNR rules for the period of the change of residence "y durante los cinco periodos impositivos siguientes"; option filed on Modelo 149”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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