American Tax Consulting in Spain: Expert Tax Advisor for US Expats

With +5 years of dedicated experience in Spanish-American cross-border taxation, I don’t just guide you; I build a clear, strategic tax plan. My goal is to transform your tax confusion into confidence, ensuring you are fully compliant while optimizing your financial outcome.

Moving to Spain as an American brings unique challenges:

• Understanding your fiscal residency.
• Avoiding double taxation under the US–Spain treaty.
• Knowing your obligations as a freelancer, employee, or retiree.

I provide hands-on support to simplify these processes and ensure peace of mind.

I typically work with US citizens and other internationally mobile professionals who live in Spain or are planning a move here. Many of my clients are self-employed professionals, consultants, contractors, executives and business owners with income or assets in both the US and Spain. The common thread is usually not the profession, it’s that their tax situation is international, and they want someone who understands both sides before problems arise.

I’m probably not the best fit if you’re primarily looking for:

→ The cheapest possible bookkeeping or tax filing service.

→ Someone to simply confirm a tax position you’ve already decided to take.

→ Someone looking primarily for ways to avoid tax without considering the wider legal and practical consequences.

→ Someone looking for last-minute solutions to issues that could reasonably have been planned for in advance.

My work tends to be a better fit for people who value careful planning, clear advice and getting things right rather than simply finding the lowest-cost option.

Do I have to pay taxes in both the US and Spain?
You must file in both, but the US–Spain tax treaty prevents double taxation. I’ll help you apply the right credits and exemptions.

Do I have to pay taxes in Spain if I work remotely for a US company?
Generally, yes. If you are a Spanish tax resident and perform your work from Spain, income from a US employer or clients will generally be subject to Spanish taxation. The exact treatment depends on your circumstances, including your employment structure and the applicable tax treaty provisions.

Will I pay tax twice on the same income?
Not necessarily. Spain and the US have different tax systems, and the US–Spain tax treaty and foreign tax credit rules can help coordinate taxation. However, the result depends on the type of income, where it is sourced, the taxes paid in each country, and your individual circumstances.

Do I still have to file a US tax return if I live in Spain?
Yes. US citizens generally continue to have US federal filing obligations even when they live permanently in Spain. However, filing a US return does not necessarily mean paying US tax on the same income twice. Foreign tax credits and other provisions may reduce or eliminate additional US federal tax, depending on the circumstances.

Do you file my US tax return or FBAR?
No, I specialize exclusively in Spanish tax obligations. For your US tax return (Form 1040) and FBAR/FinCEN 114, I recommend a US-based CPA or expat tax specialist, and I’m glad to coordinate with them so both sides stay aligned.

Can I use a US LLC while living in Spain?
Yes, but a US LLC does not automatically determine how your income is taxed in Spain. Spain has its own rules for classifying and taxing foreign entities, and the appropriate treatment depends on how the LLC is structured and how it operates. If you are living and working in Spain, you should understand the Spanish tax consequences before assuming that the LLC keeps your business income outside Spain.

Could the Beckham Law be right for me?
Potentially. US citizenship does not prevent you from applying for the Beckham regime, but eligibility depends on your individual circumstances.

Among other requirements, you generally must not have been a Spanish tax resident during the five tax years preceding your move to Spain, and your move must meet one of the qualifying circumstances under the regime.

The more important question, however, is not only whether you qualify, but whether the regime makes sense for your particular income, investments and business structure. I can help you assess both before you make the decision.

What happens if I move to Spain partway through the year?
Moving to Spain during the year does not automatically mean that Spain only taxes the income you receive after your arrival.

Spanish tax residence is determined for the calendar year, rather than by splitting the year into a Spanish and non-Spanish tax period. If you are considered a Spanish tax resident for that year, Spain generally taxes your worldwide income for the entire tax year, including income received before you moved to Spain.

The 183-day rule is one of the main tests for Spanish tax residence, but it is not the only one. Your economic interests and other circumstances can also be relevant.

Do you provide bookkeeping services?
No, bookkeeping isn’t something I offer. I focus mainly on tax compliance, filing, and strategic advice for US expats.

If you’re an American living in Spain, or planning to move, let’s make your tax situation simple and secure. Choose the option that fits you best.

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