Your Tax Experts: Navigate the Complexities with Confidence

Start by shortlisting English‑speaking advisers with proven experience handling expat cases, cross‑border income and Spanish filings. Check independent reviews, ask for a written engagement letter outlining scope and fees, and test responsiveness. A reputable consultant should explain timelines and documents clearly and offer proactive guidance tailored to your residency status.

You’ll typically need your passport and NIE/TIE, previous Spanish or foreign tax returns, payslips or employment certificates, bank statements, invoices and expense receipts, rental contracts, mortgage statements or property deeds, and certificate(s) of withholding. Bring details of foreign income, pensions, investments and crypto transactions. A consultant will confirm any city‑specific extras.

Personal income tax (IRPF) is filed nationally from April to 30 June. Freelancers file quarterly VAT/IRPF returns around 20 April, 20 July, 20 October and late January, plus annual summaries. Declarations of overseas assets (e.g., Modelo 720/721) are typically due by late March. An adviser will map exact dates for your situation.

Market prices vary by complexity: basic resident returns €120–€300; autónomo monthly bookkeeping and quarterly filings €60–€150; non‑resident Modelo 210 €60–€150 per property; Beckham Law application €300–€800; corporate filings €600+. Prices are set by each provider and paid directly to them; fees aren’t listed on Locallista.

Yes. A Barcelona tax adviser can assess eligibility for Spain’s Special Expatriate Regime (Beckham Law), prepare the application within the deadline, and explain how the flat‑rate taxation and six‑year limit work. They’ll also check interactions with foreign income, stock options or remote work to avoid unexpected liabilities.

An adviser can register you as autónomo (Modelos 036/037), set up Social Security (RETA), and configure the correct IAE activity and VAT obligations. They’ll handle quarterly IVA and IRPF filings, expense tracking, invoicing rules and withholding. Good advisers also forecast cash flow and taxes so you’re never surprised by payments.

If you’re non‑resident and own Spanish property, rental income is filed on Modelo 210; EU/EEA residents are generally taxed at 19% with deductible expenses, others at 24% with limited deductions. Empty properties face imputed income. A consultant will calculate the correct base, deadlines and any allowable reliefs.

Spain has tax treaties with many countries to prevent double taxation. Typically you claim a credit for foreign tax paid or apply treaty tie‑breaker rules to determine residency. Bring certificates of tax paid abroad and a certificate of tax residence; a local adviser will structure filings to use relief efficiently.

Many Barcelona tax advisers work in English and other languages, offering consultations by WhatsApp, phone or video. With a digital certificate or power of attorney, they can file on your behalf remotely. This is ideal if you’ve just relocated, travel frequently, or prefer paperless, end‑to‑end compliance support.

Check recent reviews from expats, ask for case studies in situations like yours, and confirm what’s included in a fixed fee versus hourly work. Look for clear communication, fast response times and a written engagement letter. Professional memberships and insurance can also indicate a well‑established, quality‑focused practice.