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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.


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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4 hours ago12 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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3 days ago12 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 88 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


Extinción de Condominio: Property division during divorce in Spain
Terminating joint ownership allows for legal minimization of the fiscal burden. This legal mechanism precludes the application of high tax rates when redistributing assets between former spouses...

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Aug 199 min read


Amnesty 2026 in Spain with Outstanding Debts
Having outstanding financial obligations to Spanish government bodies traditionally acts as the main blocker when obtaining or renewing a residence permit. The new amnesty 2026 in Spain is no exception to this strict administrative rule. Foreign citizens claiming residency under the new rules must prove their complete fiscal purity. However, migration and tax legislation provides legal instruments to overcome this barrier...

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Aug 1712 min read


Falso autónomo in Spain IT: Risks for Startups
Hiring IT specialists through B2B contracts while effectively supervising their work is classified as falso autónomo in Spain. This entails retroactive fines and additional social security contributions. Foreign tech companies often use the independent contractor model to optimize taxation. This practice directly violates Spanish labor law. In 2026, oversight of the tech sector will be significantly strengthened...

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Aug 1410 min read


Flipping in Spain: Tax Optimization
An investment strategy based on acquiring discounted properties, renovating them, and quickly reselling requires strict tax planning. Legal practice shows that real estate flipping in Spain involves high fiscal risks. The main problem lies in cascading taxation. An investor pays taxes both at the asset acquisition stage and at the profit realization stage. Without preliminary deal structuring, project profitability can drop to critical levels...

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Aug 1211 min read


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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Aug 1012 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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Aug 710 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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Aug 512 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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Aug 312 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
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