Registering and filing your tax return in Spain

Last updated on March 30th, 2023 at 08:30 pm.

In this article we will go through some relevant information regarding your tax return in Spain. However, we would like to remind you that taxes in Spain can be complicated and you could be subject to fines or penalties if you miss a deadline or don’t do your taxes properly. Advisably, you should seek fiscal advice from an expert to avoid possible complications.

How to file your tax return in Spain?

To file your resident tax return in Spain for the first time, you need to register with the Agencia Tributaria, or the Spanish Tax Authority.

To do this, you’ll need:

• Your Foreigner’s Identity Number (NIE)
• The form Modelo 30, which registers your obligations as a resident taxpayer. You’ll also need to fill out this form if your details have changed. 

Tax return in Spain if it’s your first year as a Spanish tax resident

Spanish income tax declarations are made using the form Modelo 100. At the time of writing, the deadline for submission is 30th June for the preceding tax year. You can find advice about how to complete the form on the Spanish Tax Authority website. Alternatively – and advisably – you should seek advice from an expert about how to complete your tax return in Spain.

Tax return in Spain

You won’t have to file a Spanish tax return if the following applies to you:

• If you have pensions worth less than €14,000.
• You have less than €1,000 worth of interest, investment income, Rental income, property owners’ imputed income, capital gain or as self employed.
• If you earn less than €22,000 as an employee in Spain, as your employer will deduct your income tax at source.
• Lastly, if you have any capital loss greater than €500 you are obliged to declare it.

Note: Taxation if you’re self-employed

If you’re self-employed, or an autonomo as they’re called in Spain, you’ll pay your tax quarterly. However, you still need to make an annual tax declaration. Here, the Tax Authority will calculate whether you’ve paid too much or too little across the course of the year. Considering the requirement of quarterly returns plus an annual declaration, we would strongly suggest seeking the advice of an accountant or fiscal representative.

Free consultation about your taxes in Spain

Taxation in Spain can be complex, especially if you aren’t familiar with the fiscal system. The rules can be difficult to understand and if you don’t follow them correctly you can be subject to fines and late payment interest. That is why it is important that you don’t leave it to chance and to take legal advice.

We would like to offer you a free introductory consultation without obligation, so you can ask any questions you might have about taxes in Spain and our services in general. You just need to fill out this form, and we will contact you as soon as possible.