Spain’s 2023 Digital Nomad Law Is a Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 Spain's New Digital Nomad Law -

Spain’s new law for startups and digital nomads Dreaming of late evenings in stunning tapas bars and weekend trips to some of Europe’s best beaches? It has been anticipated for over 16 months, and Spain’s Parliament has finally given the “go-ahead” to a new startups and digital nomad law which paves the way for a new generation of visitors and nomads to use Spain as “home” base. If you are considering living and working in Spain, this new law will bring tax benefits and other perks to digital nomads, entrepreneurs, and remote workers. Perhaps most compelling for remote workers, are the details of Spain’s New Digital Nomad Law. As the world embraces this exciting trend, it’s clear that lovely Spain wants in, too. Spain’s Startups And Digital Nomad Law The expectation is that this long touted, but brand new digital nomad law will take effect on January 1st, 2023.

The nuance of the tax laws and when new fiscal laws will take place for dealing with tax from 2023 is a huge motivator for speedy approval. Basically, this means there is a financial incentive for the Spanish authorities to have the law operating by January 1st. The startups law known as Ley de Startups still needs approval in the Spanish Parliament, which is expected in January 2023. With significant legislative support, it should be ratified easily within the coming weeks. Broad stroke, the law will be open to those from the EU or third countries — aka those outside of Europe where there will be considerable interest – as long as they have not been a resident in Spain in the previous five years.

Major Points – Spain’s New Digital Nomad Law The most compelling part of the legislation is Spain’s New Digital Nomad Law. This legislation has several awesome benefits for digital nomads. There is a specific definition of a digital nomad, and the new law defines a digital nomad as “people whose jobs allow them to work remotely and change residence regularly.” The significant points include the following: Tax Breaks For Digital Nomads A New Visa for Digital Nomads Extension of Foreign Student “Stay Period” Post Graduation Tax Breaks and New Digitial Nomad Visa Benefits include a tax rate reduced to 15 percent for investors, start ups and remote workers who find income in Spain, as long as they comply with the residency rules and do not stay for more than 183 days in a year. This tax rate is a further reduction of the non-resident income tax (IRNR) of approximately 25%, and will also specifically apply for digital nomads. Digital nomads will also enjoy this 15% tax rate and will be able to stay longer The new law creates a digital nomad visa offering a year in Spain, which can be extended to a residence authorization of two years — and then an additional five years. Stay a while, maybe?

While the Digital Nomad Law section of Ley de Startups is relatively straightforward, you will want to study things further if you’re really considering basing your startup in Spain. Several requirements, including “a need for innovation,” must be accredited both for this status and that of an ’emerging’ company.
There is the potential for a corporate tax rate reduction to 15 percent for up to four years. The digital nomad life is a fun and adventurous lifestyle, fabulous for those who can take advantage of the freedom, even if only for a few years. There’s nothing quite like the travel joy of immersion, bringing deep understanding of a destination. Countries now believe it’s a lot better to have people spending money in the country and therefore supporting local businesses and creating tax revenue than arbitrarily being kicked out. Nomads typically bring robust support of cafes, restaurants and neighborhood shops, while filling apartment vacancies. With Spain’s big announcement, there’s lots of good news here for digital nomads, which leaves just one additional, exciting decision, and that’s where in Spain you may actually want to live.

This chilly time of year, it’s tough to beat Valencia or Mallorca, but the classic Madrid or Barcelona is always a fun debate. Spain Will Soon Offer Digital Nomad Visas To Work From Paradise January 5, 2022 In "Travel News" Sarahsays: November 6, 2022 at 7:38 pm Hahahah. You forgot to mention that you need an income of about 2500 euro per month… Reply Michael Tragersays: November 6, 2022 at 10:18 pm “FlexJobs poll, CDC International Shipping statistics, and findings by Project Untethered all agreed on how much digital nomads make, and it is usually between $50,000 and $99,999 annually. These statistics on digital nomad income also state that the majority of remote workers make between $10 and $30 per hour based on their qualifications, experience, and industry.” That would equate on the low end to $4100 USD or $4126 Euro per month. Source: https://citizenremote.com/blog/digital-nomad-salaries-in-2022/ Reply Briansays: November 7, 2022 at 5:38 am Where are you coming up with that low end? $10 an hour is $4100 a month? Reply Malcolm Wrightsays: November 7, 2022 at 2:44 am $4100 at $10 per hour is the equivalent of 410 hours per month which equates to working 14 hour days for 7 days every week in a 30 day month at the low end. As always with averages I would expect the average wage to be squewed by a few big hitters. The $2500 may even equate to the upper quartile. Reply paulsays: November 7, 2022 at 8:41 am this is very tempting! Reply Nathansays: November 7, 2022 at 10:28 am The sort of people that the digital nomad visa is aimed at are software developers etc. Most experienced developers earn a lot more than 2500 euros a month.