Planning a new life in Spain involves more than finding the perfect place to call home. For Americans moving to or living in Spain, understanding local banking, residency requirements and financial regulations can make settling in much easier. Our articles cover essential topics including Spanish wealth tax, the NIE number, digital nomad visas, healthcare, overseas investments and retirement planning. You’ll also find guidance on financial reporting obligations and managing assets between the US and Spain. Based in Seville, Spain, EuroAmerican Financial Advisors provides specialist cross-border investment advice and financial planning, helping American expats make sound financial decisions throughout their time living in Spain.
For Americans considering a move to Spain, the new Mbappé law offers a rare chance to reduce taxes and invest strategically. Officially Law 4/2024, it provides a deduction of the regional portion of income tax based on 20% of the value of eligible investments for...
If you're an American expat living in Spain, you’re probably already aware of many of the often complex US and Spanish tax and reporting requirements. One specific requirement that often causes confusion is Spain’s Modelo 720 form, Spain’s equivalent of the US FBAR...
UPDATE - Spain's Golden Visa Scheme officially ended on April 3rd 2025. Spain's Golden Visa scheme has among the most successful for incentivizing high net worth foreigners to move to the country. It has also been praised for its ease and efficiency, with residency...
If you are an American planning to move to Spain, you’re going to need an NIE number. NIEs are a vital element of everyday life for all foreign residents in Spain, being necessary for financial transactions such as opening a bank account, paying Spanish taxes, and...
Are you an American digital nomad dreaming of soaking up the sun while working remotely in Spain? You’re not alone, as Spain has been rated the number one destination for American digital nomads globally in 2024. The newly introduced Digital Nomad Visa could be your...
UPDATE - Spain's Golden Visa Scheme officially ended on April 3rd 2025. Spain has recently been heralded as the best destination in the world for expats. Spain's Golden Visa program, also known as Spain’s investor visa, was initiated in 2013 and is issued to non-EU...
As foreign resident expat in Spain, or if you live in the US or another country but have Spanish assets, you may be wondering whether you are subject to the Spanish wealth tax. The answer in both scenarios is yes, depending on the total value or your assets. There...
Spain offers a high-quality healthcare system that is accessible to both residents and expatriates. In this guide, we will explore the healthcare options available to US expats in Spain, including the public healthcare system, private hospitals and insurance, and...
Spain is renowned for its culture, climate, and cuisine, making it a top destination for tourists and expatriates alike. Whether you are already living in Spain or planning to relocate there for work, study, or retirement, you will often have to open a local bank...
As an American expat living in Spain, there are several important US reporting requirements you need to be aware of besides filing a US tax return. Understanding and complying with Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR) rules is essential to avoid run-ins with Uncle Sam...
Shane Clark is President of EuroAmerican Financial Advisors and holds the European Financial Planner (EFP) designation, specializing in financial planning and investment advice for Americans moving to or living in Europe. Shane has over 10 years of cross-border financial advisory experience, has been an expat for 15 years, and holds an MSc in Financial Economics and an MPhil in Economics from the University of Strathclyde.
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