{"id":5479,"date":"2026-06-19T11:22:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T09:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graciacalbet.com\/blog\/tax-adviser-foreigners-madrid-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T11:22:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T09:22:15","slug":"tax-adviser-foreigners-madrid-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/graciacalbet.com\/en\/fiscalidad-internacional\/tax-adviser-foreigners-madrid-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Tax adviser for foreigners in Madrid in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<article style=\"width:100%;max-width:1180px;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(18px,4vw,30px) clamp(40px,8vw,72px);color:#2b2b2b;font-family:Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(16px,3.8vw,18px);line-height:1.72;overflow-x:hidden;overflow-wrap:anywhere;word-break:break-word;\">\n<header style=\"position:relative;margin:0 0 clamp(34px,7vw,58px);padding:clamp(32px,8vw,78px) 0 clamp(28px,7vw,54px);text-align:center;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;overflow:hidden;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"position:absolute;right:-8%;top:4%;width:min(460px,72vw);max-width:none;opacity:.045;z-index:0;\" src=\"https:\/\/graciacalbet.com\/images\/graciacalbet-logo-transparent.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:1040px;margin:0 auto;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;color:#797979;font-size:clamp(11px,3vw,13px);line-height:1.35;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;\">International taxation and Madrid<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"max-width:1020px;margin:0 auto 20px;color:#000;font-family:PlayfairDisplay,Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(30px,6.8vw,68px);line-height:1.02;font-weight:600;overflow-wrap:anywhere;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\">Tax adviser for foreigners in Madrid in 2026<\/h1>\n<p style=\"max-width:860px;margin:0 auto 22px;color:#2b2b2b;font-size:clamp(18px,4.2vw,22px);line-height:1.55;\">A guide to choosing a <strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">tax adviser for foreigners in Madrid<\/strong> when tax residence, Beckham Law, investment, business, global wealth or Spanish-source income must be reviewed together.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px 18px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0;color:#797979;font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\">\n        <span style=\"display:inline-block;\">Last reviewed: May 2026<\/span><br \/>\n        <span style=\"display:inline-block;width:28px;height:1px;background:#d7d7d7;\"><\/span><br \/>\n        <span style=\"display:inline-block;\">Foreign taxpayers, IRPF, IRNR and international mobility<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<figure style=\"max-width:960px;margin:0 auto clamp(34px,7vw,52px);padding:0;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-height:clamp(300px,58vw,520px);object-fit:cover;background:#f3f3f3;\" src=\"https:\/\/graciacalbet.com\/images\/asesoramiento-fiscal-internacional.jpg\" alt=\"International tax advice for foreigners moving their residence to Madrid\"><figcaption style=\"margin:0;padding:12px 0 0;color:#797979;font-size:14px;line-height:1.45;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6;\">Moving to Madrid may activate tax decisions about residence, work, investment, wealth and reporting obligations.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,260px),1fr));gap:0;margin:0 0 clamp(30px,6vw,46px);border-top:1px solid #000;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;padding:18px 18px 18px 0;color:#2b2b2b;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"><strong style=\"display:block;margin:0 0 4px;color:#000;font-weight:800;\">Focus<\/strong> Foreigners who live, work, invest or start a business in Madrid.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;padding:18px;color:#2b2b2b;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"><strong style=\"display:block;margin:0 0 4px;color:#000;font-weight:800;\">Main risk<\/strong> Confusing relocation, tax residence, applicable regime and obligations before the Spanish Tax Agency.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;padding:18px 0 18px 18px;color:#2b2b2b;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"><strong style=\"display:block;margin:0 0 4px;color:#000;font-weight:800;\">Useful decision<\/strong> Review facts, dates, income and wealth before filing forms or investing.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<nav aria-label=\"Table of contents\" style=\"max-width:860px;margin:0 auto clamp(30px,6vw,48px);padding:0;border-top:1px solid #000;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;padding:16px 0 12px;color:#000;font-size:13px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;\">Article contents<\/p>\n<ol style=\"display:block;margin:0;padding:0;color:#2b2b2b;font-size:clamp(15px,3.8vw,16px);line-height:1.45;list-style:none;\">\n<li style=\"margin:0;padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"><a style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;color:#2b2b2b;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;\" href=\"#keys-tax-adviser-foreigners-madrid\"><span style=\"flex:0 0 auto;color:#797979;font-weight:800;\">01<\/span><span>8 keys to choosing a tax adviser in Madrid<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0;padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"><a style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;color:#2b2b2b;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;\" href=\"#residence-beckham-law-madrid\"><span style=\"flex:0 0 auto;color:#797979;font-weight:800;\">02<\/span><span>Tax residence, Beckham Law and year of arrival<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0;padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"><a style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;color:#2b2b2b;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;\" href=\"#investments-modelo-210-wealth\"><span style=\"flex:0 0 auto;color:#797979;font-weight:800;\">03<\/span><span>Investments, Modelo 210 and global wealth<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0;padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"><a style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;color:#2b2b2b;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;\" href=\"#documents-foreigners-madrid\"><span style=\"flex:0 0 auto;color:#797979;font-weight:800;\">04<\/span><span>Documents for an initial assessment<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0;padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"><a style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;color:#2b2b2b;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;\" href=\"#tax-errors-foreigners-madrid\"><span style=\"flex:0 0 auto;color:#797979;font-weight:800;\">05<\/span><span>Common tax mistakes in Madrid<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0;padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"><a style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;color:#2b2b2b;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;\" href=\"#graciacalbet-tax-foreigners-madrid\"><span style=\"flex:0 0 auto;color:#797979;font-weight:800;\">06<\/span><span>How GraciaCalbet can help<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0;padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"><a style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;color:#2b2b2b;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;\" href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\"><span style=\"flex:0 0 auto;color:#797979;font-weight:800;\">07<\/span><span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<div style=\"margin:0 0 clamp(30px,6vw,44px);padding:clamp(20px,5vw,28px);background:#f3f3f3;border-left:2px solid #000;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"><strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">These are the 8 keys to review before hiring a tax adviser:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,300px),1fr));gap:10px 22px;margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;color:#2b2b2b;\">\n<li style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7d7d7;\"><strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">01<\/strong> Tax residence and arrival in Madrid<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7d7d7;\"><strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">02<\/strong> Beckham Law and Modelo 149<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7d7d7;\"><strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">03<\/strong> Foreign investment and regional incentives<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7d7d7;\"><strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">04<\/strong> Modelo 210 for non-residents<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7d7d7;\"><strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">05<\/strong> Executives, remote work and international mobility<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7d7d7;\"><strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">06<\/strong> Companies, self-employment and business activity<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7d7d7;\"><strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">07<\/strong> Global wealth and reporting forms<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7d7d7;\"><strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">08<\/strong> Tax defence and administrative coordination<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\">Choosing a <strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">tax adviser for foreigners in Madrid<\/strong> is not only about filing a return. In many moves, the first decisions are whether Spanish tax residence exists, whether the Beckham Law regime may apply, how foreign income is treated, what happens with an existing company and which evidence should be preserved from day one.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\">Madrid also has a relevant regional component for certain profiles, especially new taxpayers arriving from abroad and investors. That fiscal attractiveness does not remove state obligations or replace the need to review the specific case.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\">The key is to organise facts before taking decisions: arrival dates, home, family, contract, real place of work, assets, companies, investments, income and tax certificates. With that initial picture, it is possible to distinguish ordinary compliance from arrival planning or tax defence.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 22px;\">This guide summarises what a tax adviser in Madrid should review, which mistakes to avoid and which documents reduce risk when a taxpayer has international mobility, global wealth or business activity.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"keys-tax-adviser-foreigners-madrid\" style=\"margin:clamp(48px,9vw,68px) 0 20px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid #000;color:#000;font-family:PlayfairDisplay,Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(27px,5.8vw,42px);line-height:1.04;font-weight:600;\">8 keys to choosing a tax adviser in Madrid<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">The right adviser should combine Spanish taxation, international mobility, business, wealth and administrative execution. If the case includes investment, remote work, high salary, foreign companies or a family move, the analysis must be especially careful.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:30px 0 12px;color:#000;font-family:Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(18px,4.6vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">1. Tax residence and arrival in Madrid<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">The first question is not which form to file, but whether the person will be tax resident in Spain. The Spanish Tax Agency explains that an individual may be <a style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#797979;text-underline-offset:4px;\" href=\"https:\/\/sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es\/Sede\/no-residentes\/residencia-personas-fisicas-juridicas\/persona-fisica-residente-espana.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tax resident in Spain<\/a> if they spend more than 183 days in Spain during the calendar year or if their main centre of activities or economic interests is located here.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">In Madrid, this issue arises with displaced executives, remote professionals, investors, founders and families moving their centre of life. Days, housing, contract, family, country of origin, tax certificates and treaty position should all be reviewed.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:30px 0 12px;color:#000;font-family:Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(18px,4.6vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">2. Beckham Law and Modelo 149<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">The Beckham Law, the special tax regime for displaced workers under article 93 of the Spanish Personal Income Tax Law, may be relevant for executives, multinational employees, highly qualified professionals, entrepreneurs or international remote workers. The option is communicated to the Tax Agency through <a style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#797979;text-underline-offset:4px;\" href=\"https:\/\/sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es\/Sede\/irpf\/tengo-que-presentar-declaracion\/regimen-fiscal-aplicable-trabajadores-desplazados\/modelo-149.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Modelo 149<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">It is not automatic and is not always convenient. Previous residence, reason for the move, start date, real activity, foreign income, previous assets and family situation should be reviewed before opting.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:30px 0 12px;color:#000;font-family:Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(18px,4.6vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">3. Foreign investment and regional incentives<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">The Community of Madrid describes <a style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#797979;text-underline-offset:4px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comunidad.madrid\/atencion-contribuyente\/beneficios-fiscales\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">regional tax benefits<\/a> that may be relevant for certain taxpayers arriving from abroad. Investment incentives require reviewing requirements, transfer date, type of investment, holding period, compatibility and evidence of the origin of funds.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">This point is especially sensitive for investors, entrepreneurs, founders, executives with liquidity, family offices and people who arrive intending to invest. The investment should be planned before it is executed, not after the tax year has closed.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:30px 0 12px;color:#000;font-family:Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(18px,4.6vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">4. Modelo 210 for non-residents<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"><a style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#797979;text-underline-offset:4px;\" href=\"https:\/\/sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es\/Sede\/no-residentes\/irnr-sin-establecimiento-permanente\/declaracion-irnr-sin-establecimiento-permanente.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Modelo 210<\/a> is used to declare Spanish-source income obtained by non-residents without a permanent establishment. In Madrid it often appears with property owners, rentals, sales, dividends, interest, Spanish-source gains or imputed income from unused property.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:30px 0 12px;color:#000;font-family:Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(18px,4.6vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">5. Executives, remote work and international mobility<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">Madrid receives professionals working for foreign groups, receiving global bonuses, holding shares or RSUs, travelling frequently or providing remote services from Spain. Withholdings, payer, real place of work, treaties, accrual periods and company evidence should be reviewed.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:30px 0 12px;color:#000;font-family:Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(18px,4.6vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">6. Companies, self-employment and business activity<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">Many foreigners arrive in Madrid with a company already incorporated abroad or a professional activity already operating. It is not always enough to invoice from abroad. If effective management, means, clients or real activity are in Spain, tax and corporate risks may arise.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:30px 0 12px;color:#000;font-family:Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(18px,4.6vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">7. Global wealth and reporting forms<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">A foreigner who becomes tax resident in Spain may need to review accounts, securities, property, companies, insurance, cryptoassets and income located outside Spain. IRPF on worldwide income, Wealth Tax, Modelo 720, Modelo 721 and origin-of-funds evidence may become relevant.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:30px 0 12px;color:#000;font-family:Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(18px,4.6vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">8. Tax defence and administrative coordination<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">A tax adviser for foreigners in Madrid should be able to assist with strategy, filings, communications, certificates, tax authority requests, regularisations and coordination with advisers in other countries. A poorly coordinated response in Spain can affect the tax position in the country of origin.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"residence-beckham-law-madrid\" style=\"margin:clamp(48px,9vw,68px) 0 20px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid #000;color:#000;font-family:PlayfairDisplay,Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(27px,5.8vw,42px);line-height:1.04;font-weight:600;\">Tax residence, Beckham Law and year of arrival<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">The most relevant decision is often concentrated in the first year. It is important to separate the period before the move, the moment of arrival, the start of work or activity and the effective acquisition of Spanish tax residence.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:24px 0;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;\">\n<table style=\"width:100%;min-width:760px;border-collapse:collapse;background:#fff;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"padding:14px;background:#000;color:#fff;text-align:left;font-weight:800;\">Situation<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:14px;background:#000;color:#fff;text-align:left;font-weight:800;\">Risk<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:14px;background:#000;color:#fff;text-align:left;font-weight:800;\">Practical review<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;vertical-align:top;\"><strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">Arrival during the tax year<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;vertical-align:top;\">Mixing foreign and Spanish income without clear residence criteria.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;vertical-align:top;\">Review dates, payroll, certificates and treaty.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;vertical-align:top;\"><strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">Special regime option<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;vertical-align:top;\">Applying without meeting requirements or without comparing ordinary taxation.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;vertical-align:top;\">Compare regime, income, assets, family and deadlines.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:14px;vertical-align:top;\"><strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">Family relocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px;vertical-align:top;\">Family ties reinforcing Spanish residence unexpectedly.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px;vertical-align:top;\">Review home, school, spouse, dependants and centre of life.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"investments-modelo-210-wealth\" style=\"margin:clamp(48px,9vw,68px) 0 20px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid #000;color:#000;font-family:PlayfairDisplay,Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(27px,5.8vw,42px);line-height:1.04;font-weight:600;\">Investments, Modelo 210 and global wealth<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">Madrid can be attractive for investment, but that does not remove the need to review non-resident taxation, property taxation, wealth position and foreign assets. The adviser should separate the investment decision from the filing obligations it may trigger.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:24px 0;padding:22px;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#000;font-family:Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(20px,5.2vw,23px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">Checklist before investing or filing<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin:0 0 0 22px;padding:0;\">\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 7px;\"><strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">Residence:<\/strong> expected tax residence year, foreign certificates and day count.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 7px;\"><strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">Investment:<\/strong> type of asset, holding period, origin of funds and regional incentive compatibility.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 7px;\"><strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">Property:<\/strong> rent, sale, imputed income, 3 percent withholding and municipal capital gains tax.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 7px;\"><strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">Foreign wealth:<\/strong> accounts, securities, companies, insurance, real estate and cryptoassets.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0;\"><strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">Evidence:<\/strong> certificates, historical values, statements, contracts and origin of funds.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div style=\"position:relative;margin:clamp(28px,6vw,42px) 0;padding:clamp(22px,5vw,34px);background:#f3f3f3;border-top:1px solid #000;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\">\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,260px),1fr));gap:18px 28px;align-items:center;\">\n<div>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;color:#797979;font-size:13px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;\">Preventive review<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#000;font-family:PlayfairDisplay,Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(25px,5.4vw,36px);line-height:1.04;font-weight:600;\">Arriving in Madrid with investment, business or wealth abroad?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#2b2b2b;line-height:1.62;\">Before filing or investing, it is advisable to organise residence, income, wealth, origin of funds and international documentation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:0;\">\n          <a style=\"display:inline-block;padding:13px 20px;background:#000;color:#fff;border:1px solid #000;font-weight:800;line-height:1;text-decoration:none;\" href=\"https:\/\/graciacalbet.com\/contacto\/\">Request a consultation<\/a><br \/>\n          <a style=\"display:inline-block;padding:13px 20px;background:#fff;color:#000;border:1px solid #000;font-weight:800;line-height:1;text-decoration:none;\" href=\"https:\/\/graciacalbet.com\/servicios\/fiscal\/asesoria-fiscal-extranjeros\/\">Tax advice for foreigners<\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"documents-foreigners-madrid\" style=\"margin:clamp(48px,9vw,68px) 0 20px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid #000;color:#000;font-family:PlayfairDisplay,Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(27px,5.8vw,42px);line-height:1.04;font-weight:600;\">Documents for an initial assessment<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">A reliable first tax assessment requires documents. Without them, the analysis remains hypothetical and may miss deadlines, income or relevant risks.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:24px 0;padding:22px;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#000;font-family:Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(20px,5.2vw,23px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">Documents to prepare<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin:0 0 0 22px;padding:0;\">\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 7px;\"><strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">Identification:<\/strong> passport, NIE, tax details and country of origin.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 7px;\"><strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">Dates:<\/strong> arrival, departures, presence calendar and housing contract.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 7px;\"><strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">Work:<\/strong> contract, displacement letter, payroll, bonus, shares or remote-work agreement.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 7px;\"><strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">Previous tax position:<\/strong> residence certificates, foreign returns and withholding evidence.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 7px;\"><strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">Wealth:<\/strong> accounts, securities, property, companies, insurance, cryptoassets and investments.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0;\"><strong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:800;\">Tax authority:<\/strong> communications, requests or pending regularisations.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"tax-errors-foreigners-madrid\" style=\"margin:clamp(48px,9vw,68px) 0 20px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid #000;color:#000;font-family:PlayfairDisplay,Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(27px,5.8vw,42px);line-height:1.04;font-weight:600;\">Common tax mistakes in Madrid<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin:30px 0 12px;color:#000;font-family:Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(18px,4.6vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">Arriving without planning the first tax year<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">The first year may combine foreign salary, Spanish salary, bonus, investments, change of residence, withholding and certificates. Planning too late reduces options.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:30px 0 12px;color:#000;font-family:Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(18px,4.6vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">Applying for Beckham Law without checking whether it is convenient<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">The regime may be attractive, but it should be compared with ordinary taxation. Income, wealth, family, deductions, shares and investments can change the decision.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:30px 0 12px;color:#000;font-family:Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(18px,4.6vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">Confusing foreigner with non-resident<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">Being foreign does not mean being taxed as a non-resident. A foreign individual can be tax resident in Spain and taxed on worldwide income.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:30px 0 12px;color:#000;font-family:Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(18px,4.6vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">Using a foreign company without reviewing Spanish risks<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">If the activity, management or effective direction is in Spain, a foreign company can create tax, corporate or permanent-establishment risks.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"graciacalbet-tax-foreigners-madrid\" style=\"margin:clamp(48px,9vw,68px) 0 20px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid #000;color:#000;font-family:PlayfairDisplay,Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(27px,5.8vw,42px);line-height:1.04;font-weight:600;\">How GraciaCalbet can help<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">At GraciaCalbet we advise foreigners who live, work, invest or start a business in Madrid through an integrated tax, legal and administrative approach. Our <a style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#797979;text-underline-offset:4px;\" href=\"https:\/\/graciacalbet.com\/servicios\/fiscal\/asesoria-fiscal-extranjeros\/\">tax advice for foreigners<\/a> helps organise tax residence, IRPF, IRNR, Modelo 210, Beckham Law, Wealth Tax, Modelo 720, investments and tax authority requests.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">We can also coordinate <a style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#797979;text-underline-offset:4px;\" href=\"https:\/\/graciacalbet.com\/servicios\/fiscal\/asesor-fiscal-internacional\/\">international tax advice<\/a>, <a style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#797979;text-underline-offset:4px;\" href=\"https:\/\/graciacalbet.com\/servicios\/fiscal\/\">tax law<\/a> and <a style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#797979;text-underline-offset:4px;\" href=\"https:\/\/graciacalbet.com\/servicios\/administrativo\/procedimientos-tributarios-y-fiscales\/\">tax procedures<\/a> when the case requires planning, regularisation or defence.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position:relative;margin:clamp(28px,6vw,44px) 0;padding:clamp(26px,6vw,42px);background:#000;color:#fff;overflow:hidden;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"position:absolute;right:-6%;bottom:-18%;width:min(520px,82vw);max-width:none;opacity:.12;\" src=\"https:\/\/graciacalbet.com\/images\/graciacalbet-logo-transparent-alt.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"position:relative;z-index:1;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,280px),1fr));gap:clamp(18px,5vw,34px);align-items:end;\">\n<div>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#fff;font-size:13px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;\">GRACIACALBET<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#fff;font-family:PlayfairDisplay,Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(28px,6vw,44px);line-height:1.02;font-weight:600;\">Tax review for foreigners in Madrid<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;color:#f3f3f3;line-height:1.62;\">If your move involves work, investment, business or international wealth, it is advisable to review the case before the first tax year closes options.<\/p>\n<p style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:0;\">\n          <a style=\"display:inline-block;padding:13px 20px;background:#ffffff;color:#000;border:1px solid #ffffff;font-weight:800;line-height:1;text-decoration:none;\" href=\"https:\/\/graciacalbet.com\/contacto\/\">Request a consultation<\/a><br \/>\n          <a style=\"display:inline-block;padding:13px 20px;background:transparent;color:#fff;border:1px solid #ffffff;font-weight:800;line-height:1;text-decoration:none;\" href=\"https:\/\/graciacalbet.com\/servicios\/fiscal\/asesoria-fiscal-extranjeros\/\">View tax service<\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" style=\"margin:clamp(48px,9vw,68px) 0 20px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid #000;color:#000;font-family:PlayfairDisplay,Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(27px,5.8vw,42px);line-height:1.04;font-weight:600;\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin:0 0 clamp(32px,7vw,48px);border-top:1px solid #000;\">\n<details style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:18px 0;color:#000;font-family:Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(17px,4.4vw,21px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;\"><span>What does a tax adviser for foreigners in Madrid do?<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:0 0 auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:28px;height:28px;border:1px solid #000;color:#000;font-size:20px;line-height:1;font-weight:400;\">+<\/span><\/span><\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;color:#2b2b2b;line-height:1.68;\">The adviser reviews tax residence, Beckham Law, IRPF, IRNR, Modelo 210, investments, companies, foreign income, Wealth Tax, Modelo 720, tax authority requests and the foreign taxpayer&#8217;s obligations in Spain.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:18px 0;color:#000;font-family:Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(17px,4.4vw,21px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;\"><span>How do I know if I am tax resident in Spain while living in Madrid?<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:0 0 auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:28px;height:28px;border:1px solid #000;color:#000;font-size:20px;line-height:1;font-weight:400;\">+<\/span><\/span><\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;color:#2b2b2b;line-height:1.68;\">Days of presence, centre of economic interests, home, family, activity and tax certificates must be reviewed. The 183-day rule is important, but it is not the only criterion.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:18px 0;color:#000;font-family:Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(17px,4.4vw,21px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;\"><span>Can I apply the Beckham Law in Madrid?<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:0 0 auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:28px;height:28px;border:1px solid #000;color:#000;font-size:20px;line-height:1;font-weight:400;\">+<\/span><\/span><\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;color:#2b2b2b;line-height:1.68;\">It may be possible if the requirements of the special regime for displaced workers are met. Reason for the move, previous residence, dates, activity and documents should be reviewed before opting.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:18px 0;color:#000;font-family:Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(17px,4.4vw,21px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;\"><span>Does Madrid have incentives for foreigners?<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:0 0 auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:28px;height:28px;border:1px solid #000;color:#000;font-size:20px;line-height:1;font-weight:400;\">+<\/span><\/span><\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;color:#2b2b2b;line-height:1.68;\">Yes. The Community of Madrid includes a deduction for investments made by new taxpayers arriving from abroad, subject to requirements. It should be reviewed before investing or moving residence.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:18px 0;color:#000;font-family:Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(17px,4.4vw,21px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;\"><span>Does a non-resident with property in Madrid need Modelo 210?<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:0 0 auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:28px;height:28px;border:1px solid #000;color:#000;font-size:20px;line-height:1;font-weight:400;\">+<\/span><\/span><\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;color:#2b2b2b;line-height:1.68;\">In many cases, yes. Modelo 210 is used to declare Spanish-source income obtained by non-residents, including real estate income and imputed income from property.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e6e6e6;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:18px 0;color:#000;font-family:Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(17px,4.4vw,21px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;\"><span>Can GraciaCalbet help me as a foreigner in Madrid?<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:0 0 auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:28px;height:28px;border:1px solid #000;color:#000;font-size:20px;line-height:1;font-weight:400;\">+<\/span><\/span><\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;color:#2b2b2b;line-height:1.68;\">Yes. 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