Question
Why can’t I apply for the Beckham Law as a digital nomad in Spain, and when is it expected to become available? What is the impact of losing the expected tax benefits on my finances after switching from an Irish social security system to the Spanish one after being approved for a Spain Digital Nomad visa?
Are there any alternatives or support options available while waiting for the Beckham Law application to be possible for digital nomads in Spain?
Answers
These are the answers of some Facebook group members:
”While the process/regulation is not yet in place some attorneys are still comfortable applying for it now. We were also happy to find that since we are tax residents of the U.S. this year (spent over 183 days there) we are paying the much lower nonresident taxes for the rest of the year while we apply for the Beckham law”
”Hey same here. I don’t know how to deal with it. Beckham is not applicable yet for Spain Digital Nomad visa”
”Honestly, most lawyers know nothing about tax, it’s a whole different profession. If you are registered under a Spanish payroll you should be able to qualify for it, the uncertainty is more for those who are directors or on A1 forms. PM me and I can refer you to a proper tax lawyer if you wan”
”This visa is still new and so a lot of lawyers still are unsure of how it’s being applied in practice. The Spanish government in January announced that there would be a tax break for the DNV, except if you were self-employed. They didn’t realize that most companies do not want to take the legal risks of having their employees live and work outside of their jurisdictions, meaning that the only people who are applying are self-employed. And therefore beckham law does not in practice apply to those who get the DNV”
Conclusion
In conclusion, According to Spainguru Facebook group members, The Beckham Law is not currently available for digital nomads in Spain, and there is uncertainty about its future implementation. Some attorneys may assist, but it’s unclear how the law applies in practice. The initial tax break announcement by the Spanish government did not cover most employed individuals, leaving limited alternatives and support options for digital nomads seeking tax benefits.
