Beckham Law: Encouraging Foreign Investment and Talent in Spain

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The Beckham Law, popularly referred to as such in reference to the English footballer David Beckham, who was one of the first beneficiaries of this regime, constitutes a tax provision in Spain conceived with the purpose of incentivizing the attraction of talent and foreign capital to the country. Initially associated with elite athletes, the application… Continue reading Beckham Law: Encouraging Foreign Investment and Talent in Spain

The Spanish Tax Office mitigates tax impact on expatriate workers returning to Spain

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The Ministry of Finance has introduced measures to mitigate the tax impact on the return or arrival of expatriate professionals to Spain in the second half of the year. This action aims to put an end to the double taxation faced by workers who change residence to settle in Spain on a long-term basis. Previously,… Continue reading The Spanish Tax Office mitigates tax impact on expatriate workers returning to Spain

Important Changes in UK Tax Legislation Announced in the Spring Budget

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The recent announcement by the Chancellor in the context of the spring budget has marked a significant milestone in the field of international taxation in the UK, with substantial changes to the rules regarding tax domicile. This change, seemingly stemming from policies proposed by the Labour Party, constitutes a long-debated revision regarding the tax domicile… Continue reading Important Changes in UK Tax Legislation Announced in the Spring Budget

THE IMPACT OF HAVING TWO PAYERS ON INCOME TAX FILING

Taxpayers with multiple sources of employment income may be exempt from filing income tax returns if the total income received from the first payer does not exceed €22,000 and the income from the second payer does not exceed €1,500 annually. All taxpayers are required to file Form 100 by July 1, 2024, regardless of whether they had one or… Continue reading THE IMPACT OF HAVING TWO PAYERS ON INCOME TAX FILING

FAMILY BUSINESS EXEMPTION

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The requirements for a company to be considered as a “family business” and to be able to benefit from the exemption in Personal Income Tax, Inheritance and Gift Tax, as well as Wealth Tax, are the following: In addition, in order to qualify for this exemption right, the company must allocate at least more than… Continue reading FAMILY BUSINESS EXEMPTION

List of non-cooperative jurisdictions updated

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The European Council today announced the removal of the Bahamas, Belize, Seychelles and the Turks and Caicos Islands from its list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions.  It should be recalled that countries that are considered as non-cooperative jurisdictions are formerly known as “tax havens”. Non-cooperative jurisdictions are characterised by a lack of commitment in the fight… Continue reading List of non-cooperative jurisdictions updated

The Beckham Law and its impact on taxation in Spain

The Beckham Law refers to a tax tool aimed at individuals who move their tax residence to Spanish territory due to engaging in labor activity. This system offers the opportunity to enjoy more advantageous taxation, allowing taxpayers to apply the regulations of the Non-Resident Income Tax (IRNR), even if they meet the requirements to be… Continue reading The Beckham Law and its impact on taxation in Spain

VARIATION IN THE REDUCTION IN THE IRPF FOR RENTING A HOME

As from January 1, 2024, a modification is introduced in Article 23.2 of Law 35/2006, of November 28, on Personal Income Tax (IRPF), relating to the reduction applicable to the positive net yield obtained from the leasing of real estate used for housing. Firstly, the current variation from 60% to 50% for new rental contracts.… Continue reading VARIATION IN THE REDUCTION IN THE IRPF FOR RENTING A HOME

The new initiatives and proposal for a European regulation on the control of foreign investments to reinforce economic security in the European Union

In line with the European Economic Security Strategy published in June 2023. The five initiatives approved by the European Commission on January 24, 2024 cover the following objectives: The measures adopted by the Commission are as follows: After analyzing foreign direct investment operations over the past three years, the Commission proposes measures to strengthen the… Continue reading The new initiatives and proposal for a European regulation on the control of foreign investments to reinforce economic security in the European Union

FAMILY BUSINESS EXEMPTION: CONTROVERSIAL ISSUESREGARDING ACCESS REQUIREMENTS IN LIGHT OF THE LATEST DGT PRONOUNCEMENTS

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Recently, the DGT, in its binding rulings V2752-23 and V2390-23, hasclarified its criteria regarding the fulfillment of certain requirements for accessing the family business exemption. The family business exemption is, to date, one of the main tax benefits for family businesses and, in many cases, has become indispensable for the survival and development of such… Continue reading FAMILY BUSINESS EXEMPTION: CONTROVERSIAL ISSUESREGARDING ACCESS REQUIREMENTS IN LIGHT OF THE LATEST DGT PRONOUNCEMENTS