Remote work for non-Spanish employers, with optional 24% flat tax.
Real-world processing — including the bottlenecks competitors don't talk about.
Employer letter is the most common bottleneck.
Plan for delays at the State Department for US applicants.
Either at Spanish consulate abroad OR at the UGE in Spain within 90-day tourist entry.
Spain has a positive silence rule — no answer in 20 working days often means approval.
Within 30 days of approval.
Beckham Law eligible — 24% flat tax on Spanish income up to €600k for 6 years.
Yes. Freelancers must show their client base is at least 80% non-Spanish, and that their main work activity is remote.
The Beckham Law (régimen de impatriados) lets new tax residents pay a flat 24% on Spanish income up to €600,000 for up to 6 years. Digital Nomad Visa holders typically qualify if they apply within 6 months of arrival.
Yes — spouse and dependent children can be added in the same application with proof of additional income (75% SMI for first, 25% per additional).
Yes — same as other Spanish residencies: 10 years generally, 2 years for Latin American/Filipino/Portuguese nationals.
DNV allows remote work and offers Beckham tax. NLV forbids work and uses standard tax rates. Income threshold is also higher for DNV.
Yes — Spain's startup law allows you to apply at the UGE (Unidad de Grandes Empresas) while in Spain on a Schengen tourist entry, and the resulting permit is valid for 3 years from the start.
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Ruiz & Asociados · Madrid
Bar reg: ICAM 00000
Madrid-based immigration lawyer focused on US and UK applicants relocating to Spain. Handles NLV, DNV, and Beckham Law tax structuring end to end.
Martín Legal · Barcelona
Bar reg: ICAB 00000
Barcelona-based, specialises in remote-worker applications and family cases. Strong with consulate-side filings from the US and Canada.
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