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Should expats in Spain switch from autónomo to SL to pay less tax? Expat Tips Published: 11 February 2026 13:25 CET

Many expats in Spain start their business life as autónomos because it is quick, cheap and your gestor can set it up in an afternoon. That works fine at the beginning, but as profits grow the Spanish tax system starts to quietly reward those who move their activity into a Sociedad Limitada (SL) and...

Spain’s new “pension in favour of relatives”: what foreign residents over 45 need to know in 2026 Expat Tips Published: 10 February 2026 09:55 CET

From 2026, Spain’s Social Security system is actively promoting a way for people aged 45 and over to make regular monthly contributions toward a...

Spain's 2026 Income Tax Season: What Taxpayers Need to Know Expat Tips Published: 19 January 2026 11:33 CET Updated: 05 February 2026 11:33 CET

Spain's annual income tax return campaign for 2025 earnings begins on April 8, 2026 and runs through June 30. While the dates may seem familiar to...

Holding Gold and Silver in Spain: Tax, Reporting and Wealth Planning for Expats Expat Tips Published: 07 January 2026 09:31 CET Updated: 07 January 2026 10:31 CET

More expats in Spain are adding physical gold and silver to their portfolios as a hedge against inflation, currency swings and market shocks. Before...

Spain Public Holidays 2026: National, Regional and Local Dates for Expats Expat Tips Published: 05 January 2026 09:46 CET Updated: 05 January 2026 10:46 CET

Planning life in Spain gets a lot easier once you know when everything stops. In 2026, Spain’s official work calendar combines nationwide bank...