Tax Comparator

How much tax do you save by moving to Spain ?

Enter your income, compare Spanish tax regimes in real time. The simulator uses French tax rates as a baseline, but the Beckham Law and Spanish rates apply to all nationalities.

How does the comparator work?

  1. 1Enter your salary and income
  2. 2Compare standard Spain and Beckham regime
  3. 3See annual and 6-year savings
Step 1/3 · Your country

The three tax scenarios compared

Your current country

Baseline: French tax rates

This column uses French rates as an example. Your actual taxes may differ. Contact us for a comparison from your country.

Standard Spain

Standard Spanish tax regime

Progressive scale from 19% to 47%. No social contributions like CSG. All worldwide income is taxed.

Beckham Law

The special expat regime

Flat 24% rate on Spanish income for 6 years. Foreign income is NOT taxed in Spain. Available to all nationalities.

The Beckham Law in 30 seconds

  • Flat 24% rate instead of progressive scale (up to 47%)
  • Only on Spanish-source income
  • Foreign dividends and capital gains are not taxed in Spain
  • Valid for 6 fiscal years
  • Available to any nationality, not just EU citizens
  • Condition: must not have been a Spanish tax resident for the past 5 years

What you need to know before moving

French exit tax: individual review required

Certain unrealized gains, earn-out receivables or deferred gains may fall within French exit-tax rules when French tax residence ends. Residence history, the type and level of securities held, departure date and destination affect scope, deferral and filings. Obtain a tailored review before moving.

Mbappé Law (Madrid)

20% deduction on eligible investments in Madrid for new tax residents (Law 4/2024). Must not have been a Spanish tax resident for 5 years, 6-year minimum commitment. Cannot be combined with Beckham. Available to all nationalities.

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Our team works with expats from the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and beyond. Book a free call for a comparison tailored to your country.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about tax in Spain

Clear answers before you take the next step with Triadica.

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What is the Beckham Law?+

The Beckham Law is a special tax regime for relocated workers in Spain. It allows you to be taxed at a flat rate of 24% on Spanish-source income for 6 years, instead of the progressive scale up to 47%.

Who can benefit from the Beckham Law?+

To qualify, you must: not have been a tax resident in Spain for the previous 5 years, move to Spain for employment (Spanish contract) or a director position, and apply within 6 months of registering with the Seguridad Social.

What is the French exit tax?+

Leaving French tax residence can bring certain unrealized gains, earn-out receivables or deferred gains within the French exit-tax rules. Scope, payment deferral and filing duties depend on factors including residence history, the securities and ownership held, departure date and destination country. Obtain a tailored review before moving.

How much tax does a French expat pay in Spain?+

It depends on your situation. Under the Beckham Law, an employee earning €60,000 gross pays about €14,400 in Spain, compared to about €19,600 in France (IR + employee contributions). Use our comparator above for a personalized estimate.