Entrepreneur Residence (Startups Law / Ley 14/2013) (Autorización de residencia para emprendedores)

Entrepreneur Residence (Startups Law / Ley 14/2013) is a residence route in Spain (Emprendedor). Innovative business project of economic interest with favourable ENISA report; sufficient means; health insurance. Processed by UGE-CE (~20 working days). Permit 3 yrs, renewable 2. Gov fees ~€480 (family of 3).

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in Spain

183 days in calendar year (sporadic absences count) or main economic interests in Spain

No split year; rebuttable presumption if spouse + minor children live in Spain; Beckham regime 6 yrs

Residence certificate: AEAT certificado de residencia fiscal

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

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Requirements at a glance

Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.

How holders are taxed

Beckham regime available to entrepreneurs: 24% flat, foreign income exempt

Next steps

Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.

Categoría	Emprendedor
Inversión	—
Tasas (familia)	CHF 450
Ingresos / año	—
Patrimonio	—
Estancia mín.	—
RP	5
Ciudadanía	10
Trabajo	ownBusiness
Requisitos	non-EU/EEA nationals
Impuestos	Beckham regime available to entrepreneurs: 24% flat, foreign income exempt
A fecha de	2026-10

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