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V3202-20 ·27 October 2020 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Tax residency determined by physical presence, economic activities or double taxation treaties

A researcher with postdoctoral fellowships in the U.S. and a contract with a Spanish state agency inquires about their tax residency. The DGT explains that residency is determined by physical presence of over 183 days or by the economic activity centre, and potential conflicts are resolved through the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement.

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How it affects those involved

Individuals with temporary or intermittent stays abroad may still be considered tax residents if they maintain a significant economic presence in Spain.

Lifecycle

2020-10-27PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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