Residence and timing
We identify when Spanish tax residence may begin, what connections remain in the former jurisdiction and what evidence should be retained before, during and after the move.
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Tax planning before moving to Spain
The most important tax decisions in a relocation are often made before Spanish residence begins.
A move to Spain can affect personal tax, businesses, wealth and succession. The key decisions begin before Spanish residence.
We build a timetable covering residence, remuneration, investments, housing, immigration and compliance, so the personal project can proceed with a clear view of its tax consequences.
We also coordinate with advisers in the country of departure, including exit taxes and corporate risks. The result is a practical roadmap organised by priority and deadline.
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Before, during and after
Planning
- A sequence, not a checklist. We order decisions by dependency and deadline. Where the moving date remains uncertain, we work with scenarios and clear decision points.
- Evidence begins before residence. Housing, travel, professional activity and family connections may all matter. Records should reflect the facts naturally and consistently from the outset.
- After the move. We check that payroll, withholding, returns and reporting follow the planned position and review any change that may affect it.
- Decisions worth reviewing early. Sales, incentives, distributions, board roles and housing may interact with the residence date. We prioritise them without assuming that every item requires change.
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