Moving to Spain from the UK
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Things to think about when moving from the United Kingdom (UK) to Spain
- Jobs and sources of income
- Home in the UK and Spain
- What visa to come into Spain
- Medical insurances
- Getting a car (hire, lease or buy)

By Louise Misiewicz & Simon Misieiwcz of Optimise Accountants

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Did you know Spain offers a Digital Nomad Visa that allows remote workers to significantly reduce their tax burden? Under this visa, digital nomads can enjoy a 15% tax rate for the first four years, compared to the usual tax rates of up to 47% for high earners. With Madrid's cost of living being 30% cheaper than major US cities like San Francisco, and Marbella offering an incredible lifestyle at a 40% lower cost compared to London, this could be a game-changer for digital nomads from the US and UK.

Example 1: Moving from London to Marbella
Meet Sarah, a consultant earning £70,000 annually in the UK, where the higher income tax rate reaches 40%. By moving to Marbella on the digital nomad visa, she reduces her tax rate to just 15%—resulting in £7,000 annual tax savings. Coupled with Marbella’s lower cost of living, Sarah saves nearly £10,000 in her first year alone.

Actionable Steps:

Prepare financial documents (proof of income and remote work).
Apply for Spain’s digital nomad visa through the Spanish Consulate in the UK or online.
Example 2: Moving from California to Madrid
John, a software engineer from California, earns $120,000 annually. In California, he faces a state income tax of 9.3% on top of federal taxes, pushing his total tax burden to 35%. Moving to Madrid under the digital nomad visa reduces his tax rate to 15%, saving him nearly $24,000 annually. With Madrid’s housing costs around 30% lower than California’s, John also cuts his rent expenses by an additional $1,000 per month.

Actionable Steps:

Submit proof of remote work and financial stability to qualify for the visa.
Apply for the digital nomad visa via the Spanish Tax Authority (Agencia Tributaria).
The Spanish digital nomad visa offers remote workers from the UK and US the opportunity to save significantly on taxes while enjoying the beautiful lifestyle Spain has to offer.

Legal References: For more on tax law and visa guidelines, visit the official Ley de Apoyo a los Emprendedores or consult the Spanish Government's Digital Nomad Visa Guide.

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