Beckham Law in Spain: 24% Tax Rate, Who Qualifies and How to Apply
How Spain's special tax regime for people moving here to work operates, who can use it since 2023, which family members can join, and how to apply with modelo 149.
Category: Money & Taxes
Banks, tax numbers, income tax, social security and everyday costs for people who live and work in Spain.
Cost of Living in Barcelona: Rent, Transport and Official Prices
The main monthly costs of living in Barcelona from official sources, from rent and transport to inflation, set against Spain's 2026 minimum wage.
Unemployment Benefit in Spain: Who Qualifies, How Much, How Long
The paro is calculated from your last six months of contributions and lasts up to two years. Here is how it works for residents in Catalonia.
Income Tax Rates in Catalonia: State and Catalan IRPF Brackets
The state and Catalan scales merged into one table, plus how the personal minimum works and why your payslip withholding is only an estimate.
Tourist Tax in Barcelona: Rates per Night After the April 2026 Rise
The Catalan tax on tourist stays and the Barcelona surcharge, by type of accommodation, with the scheduled rises to 2028 and who does not pay.
Spanish Tax Residency: The 183-Day Rule and What It Means
Two tests decide whether Spain taxes your worldwide income. Here is how they work, what changes once you are resident and when the renta return is due.
Modelo 720 in Spain: Who Must Declare Foreign Assets and When
Spain's foreign asset return explained: the three asset blocks, the €50,000 test, when you must file again, and how penalties changed after the 2022 EU court ruling.
How to Register as Autónomo in Spain: Tax Census, RETA and Fees
Self-employed workers in Spain register twice, with the Agencia Tributaria and with Social Security. This is the order, the 2026 income brackets and the flat rate for newcomers.
Opening a Bank Account in Spain as a Foreigner: What Banks Ask
What Spanish banks ask from newcomers, how resident and non-resident accounts differ, and the legal right to a basic payment account.
How to File Your Tax Return in Spain: Renta Web Step by Step
The annual declaración de la renta is mostly done online from a draft the tax agency prepares. Here is who has to file and how to get it right.