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Crossing borders also means doing so in full compliance with the law.
We help you understand and manage the legal and tax implications of operating internationally. We provide comprehensive, personalized advice on tax and international law in more than 100 countries.
Our team supports you so that you can expand, invest, or work abroad with confidence and legal backing.
We'll help you chart your course.
If you're a business
Your business knows no borders. Operations, financing, legal structures, taxation, hiring, or immigration: we’re with you every step of the way.
We work with companies that want to establish themselves in Spain, expand internationally, or restructure their corporate group across different countries.
How can we help you?
We'll give you a straight answer.
I am a foreign company and I am going to enter the Spanish market. What is the best legal structure for establishing my business?
Taxes in Spain are divided into direct and indirect taxes, and each can be classified based on whether they are federal, regional, or local. The main taxes are IRPF (individual income tax), IS (corporate income tax), and IVA (value-added tax).
If, as a foreign company, I only want to enter the Spanish market without formally incorporating, how can I do so correctly to avoid problems with the tax authorities?
There are multiple options, ranging from registering as a self-employed individual to establishing a representative office, a permanent establishment, a branch, or a business entity in one of its forms (corporation, limited liability company, cooperative, etc.), whether as a subsidiary or an independent company separate from the foreign parent company.
If, as a foreign company, I only want to enter the Spanish market without formally incorporating, how can I do so correctly to avoid problems with the tax authorities?
Representative offices allow you to carry out auxiliary activities related to your main business in Spain for market research purposes, with just a few simple formal procedures required by the Tax Agency.
I have business opportunities in a foreign country. What taxes are paid there?
Every country is different; tell us which country you’re referring to, and we’ll conduct a comprehensive analysis of its most relevant taxes.
I have facilities in a foreign country. Is there a tax risk that I’ll be required to pay taxes there?
Depending on whether the requirements set forth in the applicable double taxation treaty are met, there may be a tax risk in this regard.
How should I handle the accounting for my branch in another country?
In addition to keeping records in accordance with that country’s laws, you must integrate them into the parent company’s accounting system. To do this, specific rules must be defined for each case to avoid duplication and ensure that transactions with the parent company are recorded correctly.
I have companies in several countries—is my structure optimized to minimize my tax liability?
There are many ways to structure an international business, ranging from a “comb” structure to a “holding company” in its various forms. Each case is different, although having a holding company structure is always advisable for various reasons.
If I sell to end consumers throughout Europe, do I have to register and charge VAT at each country’s rate?
Currently, and until a single European system is approved, once you exceed certain sales thresholds to end consumers (which vary by country), you must register and make sales using each country’s VAT rate.
If I want to receive dividends from my foreign subsidiary, how can I do so while minimizing taxes?
Provided the requirements of the European Parent-Subsidiary Directive are met, you may receive these dividends without withholding tax in the country of origin. For them to be exempt in Spain, the corresponding legislative requirements under the Corporate Income Tax Law must be met.
I have income from abroad. What is the correct way to pay taxes on it?
Depending on the type of income and the country where it is earned, taxes may need to be paid in one country, the other, or both.
I want to enter a market in another country. What is the best legal structure for doing so?
It all depends on your specific situation, but there are several options to consider depending on the level of risk you’re willing to assume, the nature of the business, and the country in question. In any case, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the available options, such as a representative office, a permanent establishment, a branch, or a subsidiary.
I’m going to carry out a project abroad and need to send employees there. How do I go about it?
It depends on the destination country. Give us more details, and we’ll help you.
What procedures do I need to follow to import goods through a foreign port?
Depending on the country, there will be specific procedures for each case. Within the European Union, you’ll need to register in that country for VAT purposes regarding those imports.
Do I have to withhold taxes from my employees’ paychecks when they’re posted abroad?
They’ll be exempt. Income from work actually performed abroad is exempt, provided certain requirements are met. Send us an inquiry and we’ll help you.
How do I formalize my relationship with a foreign agent?
Relationships with agents from another country will require a special type of contract that specifies, among other things, the applicable laws.
How do I collect debts from my foreign clients?
Litigation abroad will depend on the country where the claim is filed; in each case, you’ll need to follow a procedure that may vary from situation to situation.
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If you are an individual
Living, investing, or working abroad also comes with its own legal complexities. Whether you’re a resident of Spain or a non-resident with interests abroad, we can help you understand and manage your legal and tax situation.
What can we do for you?
We'll give you a straight answer.
I am a foreigner with property in Spain. Do I have to pay taxes in Spain or in my country of residence?
Depending on the rules set forth in the applicable Double Taxation Treaty, taxes will be paid in one country or the other. In the case of real estate, taxes are typically paid in the country where the property is located.
I’ve been transferred to work abroad—do I have to pay taxes in that country?
It all depends on the provisions of the double taxation treaty; depending on the nature of the work, you may have to pay taxes in the country where the work is performed even if you are not a tax resident there.
I am a foreign worker assigned to Spain—do I have to pay taxes here?
It all depends on the provisions of the double taxation treaty; depending on the nature of the work, you may have to pay taxes in the country where the work is performed even if you are not a tax resident there.
I have lived in more than one country in the same year. Where am I a tax resident?
You must review each country’s residency criteria, and if both countries consider the taxpayer to be a tax resident within their territory, refer to the tie-breaking criteria defined in the Double Taxation Treaty.
I have never been a resident of Spain and am about to become one. Can I apply for the special non-resident income tax regime?
Provided that the criteria defined in the law are met—which, in addition to requiring that you have not been a resident in the previous ten years, also requires that your move be for one of the reasons explained—you may do so.
I have income from abroad. What is the correct way to pay taxes on it?
Depending on the type of income and the country where it is earned, you may have to pay taxes in one country, the other, or both.
As an artist performing abroad, how much tax will I have to pay in each country for my performances?
On an international tour, it’s important to review the double taxation treaties between the artist’s country of residence and the country where the performances take place, as well as to clearly define the contractual terms of the engagement, since all of these factors will affect the tax liability.
I want to donate something to a relative living abroad. Where is that donation taxed?
It all depends on where the property being donated was located prior to the donation.
As a worker posted abroad, can I take advantage of any special tax regimes that would benefit me?
Currently, there are two special tax regimes available for workers posted abroad: the so-called “7p regime” and the “excess regime,” each with its own specific requirements.
Our International Team
Specialists in the international field
Daniel Borrachero
Economista / Asesor fiscal
Carmen Hernández
Dpto. Comercio Exterior
Pedro Lacal
Abogado
Pedro Lorenzo
Asesor Fiscal
Manuel Soto
Asesor Fiscal