Spain's Beckham Law & Digital Nomad Visa 2026: Tax Benefits Explained

Spain's Tax Advantage for Expats

Spain has positioned itself as one of the most attractive destinations for remote workers and expats, thanks to two complementary programs that dramatically reduce your tax burden.

The Beckham Law (Régimen Especial)

Named after David Beckham (who famously benefited from it), this law allows qualifying new residents to be taxed as non-residents for up to 6 years.

Key Benefits

24% flat tax rate on Spanish-source income up to €600,000 (vs. progressive rates up to 47%)

No wealth tax on assets outside Spain

No obligation to declare worldwide income (only Spanish-source)

Duration: 6 fiscal years (year of arrival + 5 more)

Who Qualifies?

You haven't been a Spanish tax resident in the last 5 years

You relocate to Spain due to an employment contract OR as a company director

Digital nomad visa holders can also apply (since 2023 reform)

How Much Do You Save?

Annual Income	Normal Tax	Beckham Law	Annual Savings
€50,000	€14,500	€12,000	€2,500
€80,000	€27,200	€19,200	€8,000
€120,000	€47,600	€28,800	€18,800
€200,000	€85,000	€48,000	€37,000

Spain's Digital Nomad Visa

Launched in 2023, the visa is designed for remote workers employed by companies outside Spain.

Requirements

Work remotely for a non-Spanish company (or be a freelancer with <20% Spanish clients)

Minimum income: €2,520/month (200% of Spanish minimum wage)

Professional experience or relevant degree

No criminal record

Health insurance valid in Spain

Benefits

3-year residency permit (renewable for 2 more years)

Eligible for Beckham Law tax treatment

Family members can accompany you

Path to permanent residency

Best Cities for Digital Nomads in Spain

Based on ReloMap data:

Barcelona

Rent: €1,000-1,400/month

Internet: 200+ Mbps

Coworking: 50+ spaces

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Valencia

Rent: €700-950/month

Internet: 150+ Mbps

Coworking: 30+ spaces

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Málaga

Rent: €700-900/month

Internet: 100+ Mbps

Growing tech hub

How to Apply

Get a job offer or prove remote work status

Gather documents (translated and apostilled)

Apply at Spanish consulate

Arrive in Spain and register at local police (NIE)

Apply for Beckham Law within 6 months of tax residency

Use our Tax Calculator to see exactly how much you'd save under the Beckham Law.