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Best Law Firms - Tax Law 2027
4 June 2026

ABAD & Asociados Recognised in Best Law Firms

ABAD & Asociados Recognised in Best Law Firms™ – Spain 2027 for Tax Law Murcia, Spain – 4 June 2026 – ABAD & Asociados Abogados y Economistas has been recognised in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers’ Best Law Firms™ – Spain for Tax Law. Published today, the ranking places the firm at Regional Tier […]

Tax return for Spain 2026 - IRPF
12 May 2026

Spanish Tax Return (IRPF) 2025/26

It’s Tax Return Time: What Expat Tax Residents in Spain Need to Know for 2026 The Spanish income tax campaign for 2025 is now open. If you are a tax resident in Spain, that means one thing: it is time to file your Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas (IRPF) return. Whether you […]

TIE card versus green registration certificate for British residents in Spain under the EU Entry/Exit System
6 May 2026

EES Is Now Live

EES Is Now Live: What British Property Owners in Spain Must Know The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational on 10 April 2026 at all Spanish airports, ports, and land borders. For British nationals who own property in Spain and travel without formal residency status, the 90-day rule is now digitally enforced at every […]

Residency
16 April 2026

Spain Regularisation 2026 – Royal Decree 316/2026

Spain’s 2026 Extraordinary Regularisation: What You Need to Know Before 30 June Royal Decree 316/2026, which came into force on 16 April 2026, creates two new pathways to temporary residence for people living in Spain without a current residence authorisation. The deadline to apply is 30 June 2026. Key Points Applications must be submitted by […]

Buying Property at Auction in Spain Guide
10 April 2026

Buying Property at Auction in Spain

Buying Property at Auction in Spain: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide (2026) By Isaac Abad, ABAD Abogados | Property Law Specialists, Murcia and the Costa Blanca Key Takeaways Spanish judicial auctions (subastas judiciales) can offer properties at 20–40% below market value, but carry significant legal risk. Ley Orgánica 1/2025 overhauled the rules from 3 April 2025: […]

Inheriting Property in Spain as a non-resident
19 February 2026

Inheriting Property in Spain as a Non-Resident

Inheriting Property in Spain as a Non-Resident: A Step-by-Step Guide for British Heirs Receiving a property inheritance in Spain is, for many British families, an emotionally charged and logistically demanding experience. If you live in the UK and have inherited a villa, apartment, or plot of land in Spain, you are stepping into a dual […]

Wills in Spain
10 February 2026

The Comprehensive Guide to Spanish Wills

The Comprehensive Guide to Spanish Wills for British Expats Ensure your assets go to your loved ones, not the tax man or unintended heirs. The Essential Summary – What You Need to Know A Spanish will is not legally required, but it is practically essential. Without one, your family faces 3-6 months of delays, […]

Supreme Court Ruling on Spanish Wealth Tax
18 December 2025

Supreme Court Ruling on Spanish Wealth Tax

Supreme Court Ruling on Spanish Wealth Tax: Non-Residents Can Now Claim Refunds (2025) Can non-residents now claim the same wealth tax protections as Spanish residents? Yes. In landmark rulings on 29 October and 3 November 2025, the Spanish Supreme Court declared that non-resident property owners can now apply the “Joint Income-Wealth Limit” (límite conjunto renta-patrimonio) […]

VERIFACTU - The new laws for invoicing
2 December 2025

VERIFACTU

VERIFACTU: 10 Things You Need To Know & Do to Be Compliant MAJOR UPDATE: VERIFACTU DEADLINES OFFICIALLY DELAYED TO 2027 On December 2, 2025, the Spanish government approved a Real Decreto-ley officially postponing the mandatory application of the VERIFACTU system by one year. This is the second time the measure has been delayed (originally planned […]

Tax planning for retirement in Spain
18 November 2025

Tax Planning for Retirees Moving to Spain

The Complete Tax Planning Guide for Retirees Moving to Spain’s Mediterranean Coast (2025) Last Updated: October 2025 Your Guide to Retiring to Murcia, Alicante, Valencia & Almería Key Takeaways for Retirees Before you relocate to Spain’s Mediterranean coast for your retirement, understand these critical points: Tax residency triggers worldwide taxation on all your income and […]

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13 November 2025

Press Release: Isaac Abad Garrido Wins 7th Tax Law Award

Isaac Abad Garrido of ABAD & Asociados Earns Seventh Consecutive Recognition in The Best Lawyers in Spain™ Murcia, Spain – 13 November 2025 – ABAD & Asociados Abogados y Economistas is proud to announce that Senior Partner, Mr Isaac Abad Garrido, has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the forthcoming 18th edition of […]

s-l-vs-autonomo
16 October 2025

S.L or Autónomo – Which is Better?

10 Compelling Reasons to Form a Spanish Limited Company (S.L.) Rather Than Operating as Autónomo Establishing a business in Spain requires a fundamental decision: should you operate as an autónomo (self-employed individual) or constitute a Sociedad Limitada (S.L.)? Whilst setting up as an autónomo may initially appear simpler and more economical, the medium to long-term […]