The Spanish Tax Authority (Dirección General de Tributos, DGT) has clarified one of the most decisive aspects of Spain’s special expatriate tax regime (Article 93 LIRPF), known as the Beckham Law. In Ruling V1439-25 (29 July 2025), the DGT confirmed that to qualify, there must be a direct and provable causal connection between your move to Spain and your appointment as company director.

The Valencian High Court (STSJ 690/2025) has reopened this question at the heart of international tax structuring, reminding us that sometimes Spanish law speaks as much by what it does not require as by what it does.

The Binding Ruling V0138-25 of the Spanish Directorate-General for Taxation (DGT) establishes, for the first time, an explicit framework for the tax treatment of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in Spain. The case concerns a digital artist who creates and sells NFTs through marketplaces and metaverses, raising questions about their taxa El pronunciamiento es vinculante para la Administración, por lo que genera un precedente con efectos prácticos inmediatos para artistas, desarrolla

The Binding Ruling V1030-25, dated June 20, 2025, issued by the Spanish Directorate-General for Taxation (DGT), provides a relevant interpretation of Article 42 quater of the RGAT (Royal Decree 1065/2007) regarding the obligation to report virtual currencies held abroad through Form 721.

If you trade crypto on an exchange or hold assets with a custodian, part of your activity may be reported to the Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT) through two informational filings: Model 172 (balances) and Model 173 (transactions). The key issue is not how much you trade, but who provides the service and from where.

The message from the Spanish Tax Agency is clear: all crypto transactions are taxable, regardless of whether they are carried out in euros or between cryptocurrencies, and whether by individuals or companies.

Individual crypto investing doesn’t need to be a labyrinth. The Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria) has been steadily reinforcing a clear and stable framework for individuals operating outside of a business activity. If you know what is taxable, when it is taxable, and where it fits into the return, the rest is procedure and traceability. At Business Expats, we hold on to a guiding principle: good documentation is just as important as choosing the right box on the tax re

Spain has positioned itself as one of the most advanced jurisdictions in Europe when it comes to the regulation and taxation of digital assets. For expatriates who have recently relocated, understanding how to declare cryptocurrencies and other crypto-assets is no longer optional.

What used to be a fragmented set of national practices is evolving into a continent-wide framework where automatic information exchange, stricter reporting and national tax divergences all converge.

Madrid is positioning itself as a leading destination for international investors, and a new regional tax deduction—popularly known as the “Mbappé Law”—has reinforced that vision. This legal update offers significant benefits for new tax residents in Madrid. In this article, we explain what it means, who qualifies, and how Business Expats can help you optimize your relocation.

In an increasingly connected world, Spain stands out as a gateway to Europe — not only for its lifestyle, but also for its strategic legal and tax advantages. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or remote professional, setting up operations in Spain offers access to a competitive, EU-regulated business environment.

At Business Expats, we specialize in cross-border tax planning and international mobility. In this post, we break down everything you need to know about Spain’s inpatriate tax regime, including the key updates for 2025.