Beckham Law in Alicante and Non-Resident Tax

Moving to Alicante under the Beckham Law requires an early choice between the special inbound regime, ordinary income tax and non-resident tax. The election is made once and shapes tax on salary, bonuses and foreign-source income for several years.

Beckham regime versus ordinary income tax

The special regime taxes employment income at a flat rate up to a threshold for 6 years, without taxing worldwide income except for narrow cases. Compared with progressive Valencian income tax, it allows more predictable planning of high pay packages but offers fewer family allowances. The option must be filed within 6 months from Social Security registration.

When you remain non-resident under NRIT

If you spend fewer than 183 days in Spain or keep your centre of vital interests abroad, you remain non-resident liable to NRIT on Spanish-source income. Form 210 is filed per accrual, with quarterly or annual deadlines depending on the income type, and treaty rates may reduce the charge. A common mistake is assuming residence from renting a flat alone.

Treaties and proof of residence

Double-tax treaties allocate taxing rights between Spain and your home country for dividends, royalties and pensions. Keep your tax-residence certificate, employment contract and local registration, as they are often requested during the 12 months after arrival to confirm the regime.

First steps after arriving in Alicante

First fix your arrival and employment dates, then file the Beckham option and clear any pending form 210. The our team reviews contracts, treaties and registration before filing to reduce the risk of exclusion.

If you are relocating this year, comparing the special regime with standard options on numbers helps. You can get in touch here for an initial consultation with no obligation to choose calmly.