More and more internationally minded professionals are seeking to establish residence in countries with favourable tax regimes, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) sits firmly at the top of that list. The appeal is clear: there is no personal income tax, business taxation is minimal, and the country’s digital infrastructure allows for seamless remote work.However, many who return to Spain or maintain part of their professional and family life here are unaware that living in Spain generally makes them Spanish tax residents, meaning they are legally required to declare their worldwide income to the Spanish Tax Agency — even if they hold a so-called “digital nomad visa” or residence permit in Dubai.

 

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Fuente: Servicios de Extranjería