MEDIUM
FISCAL Tax residency in Spain determined by physical presence or economic interests
Technical details
Summary
A German citizen asks whether they are tax resident in Spain, having their home and family in Germany but owning a rented property in Spain. The DGT explains that tax residency is determined by physical presence, economic interests, or family residence.
In 6 key points
How it affects those involved
Residents are assessed based on physical stay or economic ties, not solely on property ownership.
Lifecycle
2025-10-13PublishedPublished in the BOE
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