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If you’re a foreign national in Spain—maybe you own a property on the Costa del Sol, manage a business in Barcelona, or simply maintain a Spanish bank account—you might be unfamiliar with how Spanish tax authorities operate. Yet at any moment, you could receive a notificación de inspección from Hacienda (the colloquial name for the…

Continue reading What Is a Hacienda Inspection and How Can It Affect You as a Foreigner?

If you’ve just received a notice about an inspección fiscal from Hacienda, and you’re not entirely sure how the Spanish tax system works, take a deep breath. You’re not alone. Many foreigners in Spain—whether they run a small business, work as autónomos, or manage property—are initially taken aback by the formal letters, strict deadlines, and…

Continue reading Facing a Spanish Tax Audit and Don’t Understand the System?

If you were expecting to receive a Spanish tax refund—perhaps from an IRPF return (devolución IRPF) or a VAT reimbursement (devolución IVA)—and suddenly discovered that Hacienda withheld it to cover an older deuda tributaria, you might be feeling alarmed and confused. This situation is more common than many think, especially for foreigners who once lived…

Continue reading Why Did Hacienda Withhold Your Tax Refund in Spain?

If you’ve moved away from Spain and suddenly receive a letter in your mailbox marked “Hacienda” or “AEAT,” it can be unsettling. Many people assume that once they leave the country, they’re no longer obligated to address Spanish tax issues. However, the Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria (AEAT) can still send a notificación AEAT or…

Continue reading Spanish Tax Notices While Abroad: Key Steps You Need to Take

When you become involved in a Spanish company—whether as a partner (socio) or an administrator (administrador)—you naturally focus on strategic growth and everyday operations. The last thing on your mind is receiving a letter from Hacienda (the Spanish Tax Authority) years later, demanding you pay the company’s outstanding debts. Yet, this scenario happens more often…

Continue reading Tax Liability in Spain: What Foreign Directors and Partners Should Know

When thinking about doing business or earning income in Spain, most foreigners focus on corporate structures, income tax, or property regulations. However, one aspect that frequently catches non-residents off guard is the Impuesto sobre el Valor Añadido (IVA), also known as the Value Added Tax (VAT). Whether you operate as a freelancer (autónomo) abroad, run…

Continue reading Problems with IVA in Spain for Non-Residents | Key VAT Insights and Penalties