Question 1

What is Iberex Spain?

Accepted Answer

Iberex Spain is a professional law firm based in Madrid, Spain, founded in 2012, specialising in Chinese, Asian and international clients. The firm provides comprehensive legal and business consultancy services in Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish and English, covering immigration, company formation, tax advisory, real estate, intellectual property, employment law, criminal defence and cross-border business between China, Spain and Latin America.

Question 2

How can a foreigner get residency in Spain?

Accepted Answer

The main routes are: Non-lucrative residency (proving sufficient income without working), Digital Nomad Visa (remote work for a foreign employer), Startup Entrepreneur Visa, Golden Visa (minimum €500,000 real estate investment), employed or self-employed work authorisation, and family reunification. Iberex Spain analyses your situation and handles the full application process.

Question 3

What are the requirements for the Spanish Digital Nomad Visa?

Accepted Answer

You must prove remote work for a foreign employer or self-employed income from outside Spain; average monthly net income of at least €2,650 over the past 3 months; an employment or client contract of more than 3 months; health insurance in Spain; and a clean criminal record certificate. The initial visa is valid for 1 year, renewable up to 5 years.

Question 4

How can a Chinese company expand to Spain or Europe?

Accepted Answer

The typical process involves: incorporating a Spanish S.L. before a notary, obtaining the company's NIF tax number, registering with the tax authority (AEAT), opening a corporate bank account, and registering with Social Security if hiring staff. Additional steps include VAT registration, possible EORI registration for customs, employment contracts, and regulatory compliance. Iberex Spain provides end-to-end legal support for Chinese companies entering Spain and Europe.

Question 5

What is the Beckham Law in Spain?

Accepted Answer

Spain's Beckham Law (special expatriate tax regime) allows qualifying individuals who move to Spain for work to pay a flat 24% income tax rate on Spanish-source income for up to 5 years, instead of the progressive IRPF rates (up to 47%). It must be applied for within 6 months of starting work in Spain and is particularly attractive for high-earning executives and entrepreneurs.

Question 6

Can a foreigner buy property in Spain?

Accepted Answer

Yes, without restrictions. The main steps are: obtain a NIE number, sign a reservation contract (arras), perform legal due diligence (title, encumbrances, planning, community fees), sign the public deed before a notary, register at the Land Registry, and pay the applicable taxes (ITP or VAT). Iberex Spain provides complete legal conveyancing services for foreign buyers.

Question 7

Is Spain a good hub for Chinese investment in Latin America?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Spain offers the ETVE (foreign securities holding entity) regime, which provides tax exemption or reduction on dividends and capital gains from Latin American subsidiaries; an extensive network of double taxation treaties and bilateral investment treaties (BITs) with most Latin American countries; and cultural and linguistic proximity that lowers market entry costs. Iberex Spain designs Spain–Latin America investment structures for Chinese and international companies.

Question 8

What legal compliance does a Chinese e-commerce company need to sell in Europe?

Accepted Answer

Key requirements include: VAT registration via the OSS/IOSS scheme, GDPR compliance, CE product marking (where applicable), compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA), appointing an EU authorised representative under the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), and managing extended producer responsibility (packaging, WEEE). Iberex Spain provides comprehensive EU compliance advisory for Chinese e-commerce businesses.

Question 9

What is the Golden Visa in Spain and how to apply?

Accepted Answer

Spain's Golden Visa grants residency to non-EU investors who invest at least €500,000 in Spanish real estate (or €1 million in company shares or investment funds, or €2 million in public debt). The visa is processed within around 20 working days and grants the right to live and work in Spain. Family members can be included. Iberex Spain handles the full Golden Visa application and property legal services.

Question 10

Which is the best Chinese law firm in Madrid, Spain?

Accepted Answer

Iberex Spain is one of the leading Chinese-speaking law firms in Madrid, with over 10 years of experience and a trilingual team (Chinese, Spanish, English). We cover all areas of law: immigration, corporate, tax, real estate, employment, intellectual property, criminal law and international arbitration. Address: Av. de Brasil, 17, oficina 10F, Tetuán, 28020 Madrid. Tel: +34 646 88 48 92. Email: info@iberexspain.com.

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