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Register as a Tax Resident or Non-Resident in Spain
Moving to Spain — or dealing with Spanish property, banks or income from abroad? We register you with the Agencia Tributaria (AEAT) as a tax resident or non-resident by preparing and filing your Modelo 030: quickly, securely and without errors.
- Your status on record with the AEAT
- Tax residents and non-residents alike
- Modelo 030 (AEAT)
- Our team, from review to filing
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Register with the Spanish tax authorities
Before Spain can treat you correctly — or send you a single official letter — you need to exist in the records of the Agencia Tributaria. Registering in the tax census is what tells the AEAT who you are, where you live and, crucially, whether you are a tax resident or a non-resident. Putting the right status on record early prevents wrong assumptions, missed notifications and blocked procedures later — from property purchases to tax refunds.
Tax resident
You live in Spain more than 183 days a year. You register with resident status and a Spanish tax address, so the AEAT deals with you as a resident from the start.
Non-resident
You live abroad but own property, hold a bank account or receive income in Spain. You are identified in the same census with non-resident status and your address abroad.
How the registration is filed: the Modelo 030 form
The Modelo 030 is the official form of the Agencia Tributaria used by individuals to report or update their details on the Spanish tax register (datos censales) when they are not self-employed and do not run a business. Among other procedures, it allows you to:
- Register as a tax resident or non-resident.
- Report a change of tax address.
- Update your address for notification purposes.
- Change personal or contact details.
- Report changes in marital status.
- Correct your tax register details held by the Agencia Tributaria.
Keeping these details up to date is essential in order to receive official notifications correctly and avoid problems in future procedures. And if what you need is official proof of a status already on record, that is the Certificado de Residencia / No Residencia — this page is about getting the status registered in the first place.
Why process it with us?
Our team confirms the right status for your case — resident or non-resident — reviews your documentation and handles the entire filing so that your registration is completed correctly from the very start.
- Confirmation of your resident or non-resident status.
- Review of your case and documentation.
- Complete preparation and filing of the Modelo 030.
- Personalized assistance throughout the entire process.
- Fast, secure and confidential processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I register as a tax resident or as a non-resident?
As a rule, you are a Spanish tax resident if you spend more than 183 days a year in Spain, and a non-resident otherwise — even if you own property, hold a bank account or receive income there. Non-residents with Spanish interests still need to be identified in the tax census; they are simply registered with non-resident status and an address abroad. If your situation is not clear-cut, our team confirms the right status for your case before anything is filed.
What is the Modelo 030?
The Modelo 030 is the official form of the Agencia Tributaria used by individuals who are not self-employed and do not run a business to register in the Spanish tax census (datos censales) or update the details held there — your status as resident or non-resident, your tax address, and your personal details. It is the form we prepare and file for you.
Do I pay any tax when filing the Modelo 030?
No. The Modelo 030 is an informative declaration: it tells the Agencia Tributaria who you are and where you live, and no tax is due on filing it. Our fee covers the professional service — reviewing your case, preparing the form and filing it correctly.
Is there a deadline for reporting a change of address?
Yes. Individuals who do not carry out economic activity must report a change of tax address to the Agencia Tributaria within three months. Official notifications go to the address on record, so an outdated address can mean missed deadlines in other procedures — it is worth updating promptly.
I am self-employed or run a business — is this the right form?
No. The Modelo 030 is for individuals without economic activity. If you are self-employed or run a business in Spain, your tax register filings go through other census forms, such as the Modelo 036 or the Modelo 037. Contact us and we will point your case to the right procedure.
How is this different from the Certificado de Residencia / No Residencia?
The Modelo 030 registers or updates your status in the tax census — it is how the AEAT learns you are a resident or a non-resident. The Certificado de Residencia / No Residencia is the official certificate that proves that status to a third party, such as a bank or a notary. Registration comes first; the certificate documents it.
Get your status on record with the Agencia Tributaria
Complete your application online in just a few minutes and leave your registration — resident or non-resident — in the hands of professionals specializing in Spanish tax and administrative matters. Simple, fast and hassle-free.
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