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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
Read our blog to stay up-to-date with the latest news in Spain.


Residence Permit for Parents in Spain: RD 1155/2024
The procedure for legalizing the older generation has undergone radical changes. RD 1155/2024 establishes strict standards of proof. Successful family reunification with parents in Spain requires flawless financial analytics. Consulates meticulously verify the sources of funds. Classic bank transfers are often unavailable. Applicants are forced to seek alternative legal routes. VissumLex lawyers have developed reliable algorithms. We help overcome bureaucratic barriers...

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2 hours ago12 min read


Taxation of RSUs for Digital Nomads
Corporate capital taxation requires precise income qualification. Errors in determining the tax base lead to severe financial sanctions. Digital nomads frequently receive part of their compensation in shares. This asset possesses a highly specific legal status. Spanish tax legislation strictly regulates the accounting procedures for such income. Proper declaring stock options and RSUs constitutes a critical obligation for any tax resident...

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3 days ago10 min read


Mortgage subrogation in Spain
Mortgage subrogation in Spain is a complex legal procedure of replacing the debtor in an existing loan agreement when purchasing real estate.

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5 days ago12 min read


Wealth Tax in Spain 2026
In 2026, the Wealth tax in Spain applies to net assets exceeding 3 million euros, including real estate owned by non-residents structured through foreign corporate mechanisms. This fiscal instrument requires profound legal analysis to legally minimize tax liabilities and ensure strict compliance with national and international regulations.

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6 days ago12 min read


Spanish Citizenship by Residency
The naturalization procedure for foreigners in the Kingdom of Spain is strictly regulated by civil law norms. Spanish citizenship by residency represents a legal mechanism allowing legal immigrants to obtain the country's passport after the expiration of a statutory period of actual presence on its territory.

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Jul 3114 min read


Company Liquidation in Spain
The procedure for terminating a legal entity in the Spanish jurisdiction requires strict compliance with the mandatory norms of the Capital Companies Act (Ley de Sociedades de Capital, hereinafter — LSC). Company liquidation in Spain by non-residents is a complex multi-step process burdened by cross-border taxation rules.

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Jul 2911 min read


Inheritance Tax in Spain 2026
Inheritance tax in Spain in 2026 applies to fiscal residents of the country regardless of the actual location of the received assets. This fiscal levy is regulated by State Law 29/1987 and regional regulations of the autonomous communities, establishing specific deductions and allowances...

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Jul 2712 min read


Digital Nomad Visa in Spain
The remote worker status within the Kingdom of Spain is strictly tied to an active employment or commercial contract with a foreign entity. The Digital Nomad Visa in Spain is issued based on the provisions of Ley 14/2013 (Law to Support Entrepreneurs and their Internationalization). Terminating employment relations with a foreign employer automatically eliminates the legal foundation for a foreigner's lawful presence in the country...

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Jul 249 min read


Student visa in Spain work
Student visa in Spain work is permitted subject to strict compliance with current legislative restrictions, including working time limits and the profile of the economic activity performed. Foreign students have the legal right to combine academic studies with employment or self-employment, provided this does not interfere with the educational process...

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Jul 2212 min read


Amnesty in Spain 2026 and Ministry of Interior Databases
The large-scale Amnesty in Spain 2026, regulated by the new royal decree, has opened an unprecedented window of opportunity for thousands of foreign citizens residing in the kingdom with an unregulated status. This extraordinary legalization aims to integrate the shadow economy sector and grant residence permits to individuals who have proven long-term stay in the country. However, legal practice shows that the legalization process contains hidden administrative barriers.

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Jul 2013 min read


Arraigo Socioformativo 2026: Бизнес
Spanish immigration legislation provides foreign citizens with legalization mechanisms through integration and training. The Arraigo Socioformativo 2026 procedure is a legal tool allowing the acquisition of a residence permit based on completing educational programs. Initially, this type of residence permit was designed as a transitional stage. A foreigner receives an education and then integrates into the labor market...

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Jul 1711 min read


Expat divorce in Spain and children
Expat divorce in Spain involving minor children requires strict compliance with private international law and the provisions of the Civil Code. Unilateral change of a child's residence is classified by Spanish law as a criminal offense. Legal practice in 2026 relies on Regulation (EU) 2019/1111 (Brussels II ter), which strictly regulates jurisdiction, recognition, and enforcement of decisions in family matters...

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Jul 1511 min read


Selling Property as a Non-Resident in Spain
The alienation of property assets within the Kingdom of Spain entails strict fiscal obligations. For individuals over 65 years of age who are changing their tax jurisdiction or optimizing their asset portfolio, the 2026 legislation provides legal instruments to minimize the tax burden. Selling property as a non-resident in Spain, or as a resident planning to lose this status, requires precise qualification of the generated income...

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Jul 1311 min read


US LLC Taxes in Spain 2026
US LLC taxes in Spain in 2026 are determined by the place of actual business management, not the jurisdiction of initial registration. If the sole founder or managing partner resides in Spanish territory, the American company faces a high risk of forced assignment of local tax residency status...

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Jul 1011 min read


Buying Commercial Property in Spain
Buying commercial property in Spain for subsequent conversion into tourist accommodation requires precise tax planning. Investors can legally avoid paying the property transfer tax by applying the VAT exemption waiver mechanism.
In 2026, the investment climate in the Iberian Peninsula's real estate market underwent structural changes. Strict restrictions of the Housing Law (Ley por el Derecho a la Vivienda) redirected capital into the non-residential sector...

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Jul 89 min read


Job Search Visa in Spain: Autónomo status 2026
The regulatory landscape of Spanish immigration law in 2026 has been further refined by the implementation of RD 1155/2024. This decree introduced critical nuances for foreign graduates and professionals seeking to stabilize their legal standing after completing their studies. The Job Search Visa in Spain (Autorización de residencia para búsqueda de empleo), governed by the provisions of Artículo 43, was originally designed as a transitional mechanism...

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Jul 68 min read


Arraigo Sociolaboral 2026 and Leave of Absence
The legalization of foreign citizens in Spain has undergone significant changes with the entry into force of the new Regulation. The Arraigo Sociolaboral 2026 status merged previously existing forms of social and labor roots, establishing strict criteria for maintaining employment relationships. Foreign workers must continuously prove their financial solvency through social security contributions...

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Jul 311 min read


Blocking of VUT Tourist Licenses
Spanish legal practice by the year two thousand twenty-six has undergone significant changes. Current legislation grants communities of owners extensive powers. The legal blocking of VUT tourist licenses has become the main tool for regulating the real estate market. Investors must consider new legal realities before acquiring properties. A municipal permit is no longer sufficient for a legal rental business...

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Jul 19 min read


Exequatur Procedure in Spain 2026
The judicial system of the Kingdom of Spain strictly regulates the recognition of foreign judicial acts. This legal mechanism is based on the norms of private international law. The main normative act is Law 29/2015 on international legal cooperation. This specific document establishes the rules for the legalization of foreign decisions. Citizens of third countries must undergo a special judicial review. This review confirms the legal force of the foreign document on Spanish

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Jun 2912 min read


Change of Employer Under the Beckham Law in Spain
The special tax regime for foreign workers constitutes a complex legal mechanism. This fiscal status is inextricably linked to the primary employment contract. It is precisely this document that initially justifies the necessity of the specialist's relocation to the Spanish jurisdiction. Legislation does not prohibit the professional mobility of foreign talent. However, a change of employer under the Beckham Law requires flawless compliance with administrative procedures...

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Jun 268 min read
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