The positives about Spain's tax system for business owners

Spain’s tax system has a lot of positives if you know where to look.

For international companies, there are a few quirks in Spanish tax law that can work in your favour…  if you know about them early enough to plan for them.

Here are three I’ve seen make a tangible difference:

Beckham Regime benefits The 6-year flat rate period can be used strategically to attract and retain senior talent in Spain.

VAT reclaim timing For certain company profiles, annual reclaim rules can create a short-term cash flow boost if aligned with project expenditure.

R&D incentives Spain’s innovation deductions can apply even when the R&D team is partly outside Spain, if structured correctly.

The catch? These wins only work if they’re built into your structure and payroll from day one. Leave them until after incorporation and you may miss your window entirely.

Don’t just protect against fines, design for advantages.

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