Spanish tax rules often change and can be very different from what you are used to at home. Our English-speaking tax advisors explain what applies to you, prepare and file your tax returns with the Spanish Tax Agency, and help you plan properly so you are not paying more tax than you need to
Tax Adviser in Spain
Tax Advisors in Spain for Expats and Non-Residents
20+ years of experience
English-speaking team
Members of the College of Economists of Málaga
Response within 24 hours
Tax Advice for Your Situation
Your tax position in Spain depends on where you live, the assets you own and where your income comes from. Choose the situation that best matches yours.
Our Tax Services in Spain
Tejada Solicitors advises expatriates, non-residents, freelancers and companies on Spanish tax planning, tax returns and appeals against decisions of the Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT).
Need Help With Your Spanish Taxes?
Tell us your situation and we will confirm which taxes apply, what has to be filed and by when.
Why Choose Tejada Solicitors for Tax Advice in Spain?
Tax advice, legal advice and accountancy come from the same team, so nobody has to explain your case twice.
20+
Years of experience
24H
Response time
4.8/5
Client rating
English-Speaking Tax Advisors
Spanish tax vocabulary does not translate cleanly. Your obligations, deadlines and calculations are explained to you in English, by the person doing the work.
International Tax Expertise
Rosana Tejada holds a Master’s degree in Tax Law and an expert course in taxation of non-residents and international taxation, and applies double taxation agreements daily.
Legal and Tax Advice Under One Roof
Solicitors, a tax advisor, an accountant and an architect all working within the same firm, so whether you are selling a property, dealing with an inheritance or moving to Spain, the legal, tax and practical issues can be considered from every angle from the start.
Experience With Expats and Non-Residents
We regularly advise clients from the UK, Ireland, the United States, Canada and across Europe, and know the questions that come up when two tax systems overlap.
Direct Communication
You know who is handling your file and can reach them by email, phone or WhatsApp throughout the year, not only at filing season.
Advice Based on Your Circumstances
No generic answers. We look at your residency status, your assets and your home country before telling you what applies and what it will cost.
The people who will actually handle your file.
The people who will actually handle your file.
Rosana Tejada
Tax Advisor
- Degree in Economics & Labour Law
- Master’s degree in Tax Law (ESESA)
- Expert course in taxation of non-residents and international taxation
- College of Economists of Málaga — member no. 4471
Verónica Pirau
Accountant
- Degree in Accounting and Finance, University of Málaga
- Practical taxation course, Official College of Economists of Málaga
- English, Spanish, Romanian and Russian
José María Oliva
Solicitor
- Law degree, University of Málaga
- Málaga Bar Association — member no. 10248
- English and Spanish
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Service Works
Five clear stages, from your first consultation to the keys in your hand.
01
Tell Us About Your Situation
Where you live, what you own and where your income comes from.
02
We Review Your Tax Position
Your residency status, your assets and the double taxation agreement that applies.
03
We Explain Your Options
What you must declare, what can be planned and an estimate of our fees.
04
We Prepare and File
We complete your declarations and submit them to the Spanish Tax Agency on time.
05
Ongoing Tax Support
Deadline reminders, answers during the year and representation if the AEAT writes to you.
Tax Advice for Residents and Non-Residents in Spain
Almost every question about Spanish tax starts here: which of the two you are.
Living in Spain
Tax Residents
You are generally treated as a Spanish tax resident if you spend more than 183 days in Spain in a calendar year, or if your main economic interests are located here. Tax residents declare their worldwide income, not only what they earn in Spain.
- Annual income tax return (IRPF)
- Wealth tax where the applicable thresholds are exceeded
- Declaration of assets held abroad above the reporting threshold
- Foreign pensions, investments and rental income
Living abroad
Non-Residents
Non-residents are taxed only on their Spanish-source income. Owning a property in Spain usually creates an annual non-resident tax obligation even when the property is not rented out, and rental income and property sales follow their own rules.
- Annual non-resident tax on Spanish property
- Rental income declarations
- Capital gains and the retention applied on sale
- Local property tax (IBI) and related obligations
Residency is decided case by case, and a move part-way through the year changes the answer. We confirm your status before anything is filed.
Before You Move
International Tax Advice for Expats Moving to Spain
The most valuable tax advice usually happens before you arrive. Once you are a tax resident, Spanish rules apply, including to income and assets that were tax-free at home.
We review your worldwide assets, apply the double taxation agreement between Spain and your home country and look at the timing of your move, so the decisions you take are the ones that work in both systems.
Typical questions we plan around:
- Pensions and products that are exempt at home but taxable in Spain
- Selling your main residence abroad before or after becoming resident
- The date of your move and the tax year it falls in
- Special regimes such as the Beckham Law
- Assets held outside Spain and their reporting obligations
Related Tax Guides
Detailed explanations live in our guides. This page is for getting your own situation looked at.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tax Advice in Spain
As a general rule, if you spend more than 183 days in Spain during a calendar year, or your main economic interests are located in Spain, you are treated as a Spanish tax resident and taxed on your worldwide income. Each case has to be assessed individually, particularly when you move part-way through the year.
In most cases yes. Owning a property in Spain as a non-resident normally creates an annual tax obligation even if the property is not rented out, and rental income has to be declared separately. We calculate the amount and submit the declaration for you.
Usually not. Spain has double taxation agreements with many countries, including the UK, Ireland, the United States and Canada. These agreements decide which country taxes each type of income and how relief is given. Applying them correctly is part of the advice we provide.
Yes. A large part of our tax work is done remotely for clients who live outside Spain. Consultations can be held online, documents can be sent electronically and, where appropriate, we can act on your behalf.
It depends on the declarations involved and the complexity of your situation. After an initial review we give you an estimate of our fees before any work starts, so you know what you are committing to.
Yes. Tejada Solicitors works extensively with international clients and provides tax assistance in English and Spanish. Our accountant also speaks Romanian and Russian.
Talk to Our Tax Team
Speak to a Tax Advisor in Spain
Tell us where you live, what you own and where your income comes from. We will confirm which Spanish taxes apply to you, what has to be filed and by when — and what it will cost to have us handle it.
Initial consultation online or in person
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