Frequently Asked Questions
Residence permits - General Information
How long does the immigration process take?
What if my application is denied?
How long does it take to get a residence permit approved?
Can I apply for a residence permit from abroad or must I be in Spain?
Who can apply for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa?
Can I apply to the digital nomad visa already in Spain on a tourist visa?
What happens if my permit is denied?
Residence permits - Work and residency rights
Can I work with my permit?
Can I switch permit types later?
Can I switch from one residence permit to another while in Spain?
Can I travel while my residence permit is being processed?
Can I include family members in my application?
What tax obligations apply if I live in Spain?
Taxes - Tax residency in Spain
When do I officially become a tax resident in Spain?
Do I have to pay taxes on income earned outside Spain?
What happens if I keep my tax residency in my home country?
Can I avoid double taxation?
What if I move mid-year? Will I become a tax resident?
How can I legally reduce my tax burden?
When should I start planning my taxes after moving to Spain?
Do I need a tax advisor in both Spain and my home country?
What happens if I become a tax resident mid-year?
Can I deduct my relocation expenses in Spain?
Taxes - Non-Resident Obligations
Do I need to file taxes if I’m a non-resident?
Can I deduct expenses as a non-resident landlord?
Do I need a tax representative in Spain if I live abroad?
Taxes - Forms and filings
What is Form 720 and do I need to file it?
Is cryptocurrency taxable in Spain?
What are the deadlines for Spanish tax returns?
What documents do I need to file my Spanish tax return?
Can I file my taxes retroactively?
Taxes - Special tax regimes
What is the Beckham Law, and can I apply?
What happens if I apply for the Beckham Law and I’m not eligible?
Taxes - Support
What happens if I file late or incorrectly?
Real Estate - Renting a property
Can I rent a property in Spain without being a resident?
What should I check before signing a rental contract?
Is the landlord allowed to keep my deposit?
Who pays the agency fee?
Can I rent out my Spanish property as a holiday rental (Airbnb)?
Real Estate - Buying a property
Can I buy a property in Spain as a non-resident?
Can I buy property in Spain without a residence permit?
Is property ownership a path to residency?
Do I need to be in Spain to buy a property?
What is an “arras” agreement?
How much tax do I pay when buying a property?
Do I need a notary to buy property in Spain?
What are the risks of buying without legal advice?
Real Estate - Taxes and compliance
What are the ongoing property taxes I must pay as an owner?
Do I have to pay tax if I don’t rent out the property?
What if I rent the property as a non-resident?
Do I need to declare the property in my home country?
Can I get a mortgage in Spain as a foreigner?
Real Estate - Working with NomadTaxSpain
Can you help me review a rental contract before I sign?
Do you offer due diligence for property purchases?
Can you represent me in Spain if I’m abroad?
How we work
In which languages do you work?
What’s included in a consultation?
Do you work with clients long-term?
How do I start working with you?
Can you represent me with a Power of Attorney (POA)?
Are your consultations recorded or documented?
Do I need to speak Spanish to work with you?
What if my situation changes mid-process?
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