Tax Residence Certificate

The certificate of tax residence in Spain is an official document issued by the Tax Agency that proves that a person is a tax resident in Spain, which means that he or she is obliged to pay taxes in this country.

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Have you been asked for a certificate of tax residence in Spain but you don’t know what it is?

What is the certificate of tax residence in Spain?

The certificate of tax residence in Spain is an official document issued by the Tax Agency that proves that a person is a tax resident in Spain, which means that he or she is obliged to pay taxes in this country.

The tax investigations they conduct into Spanish residents, non-residents and businesses can be triggered by unusual activity or can be commanded at random.

Its purpose is to verify that tax obligations have been correctly complied with, to make sure that tax fraud hasn’t been committed or to check the accuracy of filed tax returns.

This certificate is necessary to correctly process certain formalities, such as avoiding double taxation, and is an official document that proves the tax residency of a person or entity in Spain.

What is considered tax residence?

Tax residence or “Residencia fiscal” in Spain refers to the legal status of a person that identifies the country with which they have tax obligations.

In Spain, residency for tax purposes is regulated by specific rules and to become a tax resident, it is necessary to declare the world income to the Spanish tax authorities. Residents in Spain must pay taxes on their worldwide income, including income earned both in Spain and abroad (with some exceptions, such as the “Beckham Law” regime). Non-residents, on the other hand, only pay taxes on income of Spanish origin.

The certificate has a validity period of one year, although it can be extended in certain cases.

Process with CARBRAY

With the right information and a few days, obtaining your tax residence certificate is a fairly straightforward task for us. You won’t have to argue with the tax office or have to learn how to do everything yourself, we do it for you.

These are the steps we will take to guarantee a successful approval:

These are the steps we will take to guarantee a successful approval:

  • We will hold an initial review to confirm your eligibility and discuss your needs.

  • You will provide us with the necessary documents depending on your situation.

  • We will handle all communications with the Tax Agency and respond to their requests if given the case.

  • You will be notified between 1 and 2 months of your approval.

What are the requirements

Our lawyers are aware that tax issues are highly complex and rarely straightforward, especially in our country.


That’s why it is a top priority to provide you with clear guidance when a tax investigation has just been announced. These are some of the steps we will take to reduce the risk of prosecution and lower the amount of tax you must pay:

This includes your name, surname, NIF (fiscal identification number), and address.

This is documentation that demonstrates that you have tax residence in Spain. Certificate of use of utilities e.g.

A statement of the reasons for the request for the certificate of tax residence.

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Torey Herbert
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We can't thank Alex, Agustina, and Sofia enough for all their help obtaining our visas and our apartment. The entire process was daunting, but they walked us through step-by-step. We had a lot of questions but they were so incredibly kind and patient. ¡Muchas gracias!
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Amber Charitos
26 November 2025
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I am now a spanish resident on the digital nomad visa thanks to Vera, Carolina and Pilar from Carbray. Vera and Carolina were incredibly supportive in helping me get together the documents I needed, meticulously spotting missing signatures and communicating clearly throughout the entire process. Pilar supported with my successful application for Beckham's law. Due to a misunderstanding in how long I had to apply, she took this on very last minute and even spoke on the phone spanish officials at one of my appointments to make it happen in time. I would definitely recommend. Thanks all 🧡
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James Kotecki
5 November 2025
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We worked with Cabray and got approved for digital nomad visas in Spain. A great result - we were so happy we did a little dance. Thanks to Ernest and the team for facilitating our move and family adventure!
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Laura Mayron
28 October 2025
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I had a fantastic experience working with Nerea for help on my visa, and will be returning to work with her for future renewals. Carbray International has a very helpful and knowledgeable team and came highly recommended. I also highly recommend them, especially for digital nomad and other specialty visa situations. Gracias!
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Irene Delrio
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Carbray International has been extremely helpful in helping us obtain residency in Spain and getting our Spanish passports. The process would have been much more difficult (and possibly impossible) without their guidance. We cannot thank them enough for their guidance and patience throughout the process. I highly recommend partnering with them and tapping into their services. A special thank you and shout out to Alex Parfen and Sofia Grondona of the Carbray International team!

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