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VissumLex Blog:
Legalization and Life in Spain

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Obtaining a residence permit and citizenship
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Consultations on collecting and preparing documents
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Legal support for starting a business in Spain
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Taxation and the rights of entrepreneurs
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Buying Real Estate: Legal Aspects
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Protection of the rights of foreigners and migrants
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Consultations on family and labor law
A blog about life in Spain
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Tax Deductions 2026: Home Energy Efficiency
State tax deductions 2026 enable fiscal residents of Spain to recover a substantial share of capital expenditure on residential energy retrofits. Statutory regulation governing these fiscal incentives resides within Law 35/2006 on Personal Income Tax (IRPF), incorporating emergency amendments enacted in spring 2026. Spanish legislation differentiates recovery rates between 10% and 60% based on property classification and verified thermal performance improvements...

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16 hours ago19 min read


IPREM 2026 Frozen: Financial Means for Residence
Financial qualification for foreign applicants under Spanish immigration law relies on statutory macroeconomic indices. The primary metric is the IPREM (Indicador Público de Renta de Efectos Múltiples), which establishes the minimum solvency threshold for foreign nationals. In 2026, this baseline public income indicator retains a fixed nominal value...

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Oct 2923 min read


IS tax 15% for startups: ENISA status criteria
Spanish tax legislation has undergone fundamental changes. The introduction of new legal mechanisms created a unique fiscal environment for technology businesses. The main optimization tool is the IS tax 15% for startups. This benefit radically reduces the fiscal burden on young companies. However, access to it is strictly regulated...

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Oct 229 min read


Judicial Appeal for Spanish Citizenship in 2026
A judicial appeal for Spanish citizenship represents the highest procedural mechanism for protecting the rights of a foreign resident. This legal instrument is applied exclusively when the state apparatus violates established statutory deadlines for processing administrative cases. In 2026, the regulatory framework strictly governs the procedure for appealing the inaction of authorities...

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Oct 1416 min read


SEPBLAC Account Blocking: How to Regain Access
SEPBLAC account blocking requires immediate legal intervention. The access restoration procedure involves transaction auditing and strict proof of asset legality...

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Oct 1310 min read


Reserva de Capitalización: IS Optimization in 2026
Reserva de Capitalización represents a legal mechanism for reducing the taxable base. The instrument allows for the reduction of the Impuesto sobre Sociedades (IS) by reinvesting undistributed profits. This article provides a deep legal analysis of the current regulations...

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Oct 1010 min read


60% Shield for Non-Residents: STS 1372/2025 Practice
The 60% shield for non-residents represents a fundamental legal mechanism for capital protection. This instrument limits the maximum fiscal burden on individuals. Until recently, the Spanish tax administration (AEAT) denied foreign investors the right to this benefit. The situation changed radically after the publication of new court decisions...

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Oct 712 min read


ITP tax in Valencia: New rates from 2026
Acquiring real estate within the autonomous community of Valencia entails strict fiscal obligations. The primary indirect levy upon the transfer of property rights in the secondary market is the ITP tax in Valencia. This fiscal instrument is regulated at the federal level by the Real Decreto Legislativo 1/1993 and by regional legislation. The regional tax policy has undergone substantial modifications...

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Oct 511 min read


STC 26/2025: Grandes Tenedores Eviction Rights
The Constitutional Court ruling STC 26/2025 radically alters Spanish jurisprudence. Institutional investors gain the right to expedited eviction without mandatory social services reports. This precedent eliminates key bureaucratic barriers...

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Sep 3014 min read


Tarjeta Azul UE: Requirements and Limits 2026
Spanish immigration legislation establishes strict criteria for attracting foreign talent. Processing the Tarjeta Azul UE requires a detailed understanding of current regulations. This status grants residence and work rights to highly qualified professionals. The procedure is governed by Law 14/2013 on support for entrepreneurs and their internationalization. In 2026, updated requirements for the minimum wage level entered into force...

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Sep 2512 min read


Arraigo Segunda Oportunidad: 2026 Rules
Spanish migration legislation has undergone fundamental changes by the beginning of 2026. The legal system has adapted to new demographic and economic challenges.

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Sep 2312 min read


Rentas Imputadas: The Hidden Tax for Non-Residents
The Spanish tax system contains specific mechanisms for taxing the assets of foreign owners. The greatest number of questions and legal conflicts arises from the tax on empty property in Spain. This fiscal instrument applies exclusively to properties that are not used as a primary residence and are not rented out. Owners of such assets must annually declare the so-called imputed income of non-residents. Ignoring this obligation inevitably leads to financial penalties...

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Sep 1611 min read


Succession pact in Spain: asset protection
A succession pact in Spain is an irrevocable notarial agreement for the lifetime transfer of property. This instrument eliminates personal income tax for the transferring party.
The institution of lifetime inheritance is a complex mechanism of regional civil law. In 2026, tax planning requires surgical precision when structuring the transfer of large capitals...

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Sep 1411 min read


ENISA Startup Closure: Status Transition
Spanish legislation strictly regulates the immigration status of foreign investors. Innovative business involves high financial risks. Unsuccessful implementation of a business plan requires competent legal termination. Official closing a startup in Spain triggers a chain of administrative consequences. The main risk becomes the loss of the legal right to reside...

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Sep 913 min read


Taxation of DeFi and Staking in Spain
In 2026, cryptocurrency taxes in Spain are regulated by strict fiscal authority standards. Tax residents of the country must maintain accurate records of digital assets. Declaring income from decentralized finance requires a deep understanding of tax legislation.
The Spanish tax system has adapted to the digital economy realities. The State Agency of Tax Administration (AEAT) has developed clear criteria for evaluating virtual currencies...

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Sep 78 min read


Arraigo Familiar: Residency upon loss of custody
Losing joint custody of a minor Spanish citizen does not entail automatic cancellation of a five-year residence permit. The main condition for maintaining the status remains the fulfillment of parental duties.
Spanish immigration legislation establishes strict rules for foreign parents. Obtaining a five-year residency through roots is linked to family ties. The status is granted to parents of minor Spaniards. Spousal divorce often provokes legal conflicts...

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Sep 410 min read


Aval ICO Program: Mortgage for Foreigners
The state initiative to support young property buyers transformed the Spanish credit market in 2026. The program provides a unique opportunity to purchase a first property without accumulating a standard down payment. However, the practical implementation of this mechanism revealed serious systemic contradictions between state guarantees and the internal regulations of commercial banks. Foreign residents face unspoken filters blocking access to subsidized financial products..

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Sep 213 min read


Transit from Estancia por Estudios to ENISA
Transitioning from a student status to a startup founder residence is a complex legal process. This route allows legalization without considering the national labor market situation. The procedure requires the approval of an innovative project by a state agency. A successful modification of a student visa in Spain depends on the quality of financial and technical documentation preparation. The foreign graduate must prove the economic viability of their business idea...

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Aug 2612 min read


Digital Nomad visa renewal residence extension: The 183-Day Trap Explained
Successfully executing a digital nomad visa renewal requires resolving a complex legal collision between Spanish immigration regulations and strict tax legislation. The absence of an official tax document, caused by residing in the country for less than the statutory period, constitutes the primary reason for application rejections...

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Aug 2415 min read


ETVE Holding company in Spain: Tax Protection
An ETVE holding company in Spain is a Spanish company that, subject to the conditions established by law, may apply a special regime for holding and managing interests in foreign companies. Its key feature is not a zero corporate tax rate in general, but a special tax treatment for qualifying income derived from foreign subsidiaries.

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Aug 2120 min read
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