Spain

Where Lifestyle Meets Strategic Structuring

Spain offers an attractive combination of lifestyle and legal stability. For foreign nationals, its primary advantage lies in special tax regimes like the "Beckham Law," which allows for favorable taxation on income earned outside of Spain. This makes it a popular destination for those seeking a sun-soaked exit strategy while maintaining international business operations. At Emidala, we help clients navigate Spain’s bureaucracy, establish legal residency, and optimize their holding structures — all while enjoying the Mediterranean lifestyle.

Ideal for:

  • Digital nomads and remote workers with international income streams

  • Business owners seeking to relocate personally while maintaining operations abroad

  • Families valuing healthcare, education and urban coastal living

  • The Beckham Law is Spain's most attractive tax incentive for new residents, allowing you to pay a significantly reduced flat tax on your Spanish income.

    It's designed for foreign professionals and executives moving to Spain for work.

    To qualify, you must meet specific criteria, such as securing a local employment contract and not having been a tax resident in the previous five years.

    Emidala provides a full-service solution, guiding you through the eligibility requirements and managing the entire application to ensure you are set up correctly and compliantly.

  • Spain offers several advantages for new residents.

    The primary benefit is the "Beckham Law", which allows qualifying individuals to pay a significantly reduced flat tax rate on their Spanish-sourced income.

    Beyond that, Spain has a broad tax treaty network to prevent double taxation, and we can help you benefit from exemptions on foreign assets and dividends.

  • To qualify for this attractive tax regime, you generally must not have been a tax resident in Spain for the past five years and need a local employment contract, among other criteria.

    Emidala manages the entire application process—from verifying eligibility to submitting all documentation—ensuring you can take full advantage of this beneficial status from day one

  • Yes, this is a common and effective strategy for international entrepreneurs.

    The key is to structure it correctly to avoid creating a "permanent establishment" in Spain, which could expose your Cypriot company's profits to Spanish corporate tax.

    Emidala specializes in designing compliant cross-border structures that allow you to manage your business from Spain while legally and efficiently benefiting from Cyprus's favorable holding company regime.

  • We help with business registration, local compliance, accounting, and cross-border structuring through our partners/longgoing partnerships.

  • Yes. Spain offers excellent public services, strong community life, and a culture centered around family and wellbeing.

  • Yes. Spain has many international schools offering British, American, Swedish and IB programs, especially in larger cities.

  • Spain has one of Europe’s best public healthcare systems, and private care is also affordable and high quality.

  • We act as advisors for your move to Spain. We assist with immigration services and can connect you with our trusted real estate partners to help you find a home.

  • Expect long lunches, sunny weekends, active outdoor culture, and a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle.

  • Spain’s tax treaties, warm climate, healthcare, and lifestyle make it a top retirement choice for Europeans.

  • Spain has tax treaties to avoid double taxation, and Emidala helps optimize your pension income setup.

  • Yes. EU and non-EU citizens must register. Emidala assists with the process and paperwork.

  • Warm weather, rich food culture, social life, and reliable infrastructure make Spain ideal for retirees.

  • Yes. We help secure residency, healthcare access, and ensure your financial transition is smooth.