Analysis of tax, immigration, inheritance, property and employment law, covering the rules in force and their practical consequences.
41 articles across 5 areasLatest article: 15 October 2026
Tax & business advisory
Family business tax reliefs in Spain: Wealth Tax and Large Fortunes Tax exemption, the 95% Inheritance and Gift Tax reduction (99% in Madrid from 1 July 2026), requirements, income tax and common mistakes.
15 min read
Employment & social security
8 min read
Immigration & nationality
8 min read
Immigration & nationality
8 min read
Immigration & nationality
Since 12 June 2026 the Ministry of the Interior no longer renews the Article 128.1.a) humanitarian authorisation. We explain how to switch to a four-year residence and work authorisation under Instructions SEM 1/2026: requirements, deadlines, fees, children and common mistakes.
15 min read
Immigration & nationality
Has your application for Spanish nationality been refused over police records? How good civic conduct is assessed, what the Supreme Court says, how to check your police data and the deadlines: one month for reconsideration or two before the Audiencia Nacional.
14 min read
Inheritance & gifts
Outright renunciation or renunciation “in favour of” someone: only the first is a true renunciation. Learn who receives your share, what happens to the debts, which taxes apply and how to sign the renunciation before a notary.
12 min read
Employment & social security
At 545 days of sick leave you are not automatically discharged and you keep being paid while the INSS decides on permanent incapacity. Who pays you, what happens to your contract and what to check in the final settlement.
10 min read
Inheritance & gifts
If an heir will not accept, renounce or sign the division, there are ways out: a notarial demand (30 days), a partitioner requested by those holding at least 50 % of the estate, or court division, which since 2025 requires negotiating first. We explain each route, its deadlines and the taxes.
13 min read
Tax & business advisory
In December 2025 Spain's Supreme Court set out when the Tax Agency may use what you provided during an inspection to penalise you. We explain the doctrine, which evidence is excluded, the deadlines and how to act.
9 min read
Immigration & nationality
Royal Decree 316/2026 did more than create the extraordinary regularisation, whose window closed on 30 June 2026. It also changed social arraigo, residence for family members of Spanish citizens, extensions and changes of status. Here is what still applies.
14 min read
Tax & business advisory
Which expenses you can deduct as a self-employed worker in Spain in 2026 for income tax (IRPF) and VAT, which have limits or special rules (home, car, phone, meals) and how to support and keep them, based on Tax Agency criteria as of September 2026.
13 min read
Inheritance & gifts
Disinheriting a child in Spain is only possible on the grounds set by law, in a will and with evidence. We explain the requirements, the grounds and how the Supreme Court now treats psychological abuse and lack of contact.
15 min read
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