Joshua Parfitt

1 week ago | theolivepress.es | Joshua Parfitt

Foreign professionals moving to Spain could be eligible for a flat 24% income tax rate for up to six years – thanks to the Beckham Law. The special tax regime was launched in 2005, and allows certain expats to be taxed as non-residents while living and working in Spain. It’s named after footballer David Beckham, who became one of the first high-profile beneficiaries after joining Real Madrid. So what’s the Beckham Law and why does it matter?

1 week ago | theolivepress.es | Joshua Parfitt

On 3rd April, Spain officially ended support for its investment visa pathways commonly known as “golden visas”. The golden visa programme allowed non-EU residents to get Spanish residency by making significant investments in Spain, including buying a property worth over €500,000. It was introduced in 2013 during Spain’s financial crisis to attract foreign capital, primarily via real estate and other investment channels.

2 weeks ago | theolivepress.es | Joshua Parfitt

Spain’s largest pharmaceutical association has slammed the upcoming 2025 Medicamentos law, warning it could disrupt access to prescription medicines. Farmindustria claims the new law – approved in principle by Spain’s Council of Ministers on April 8 – could mean patients could see a price hike due to their use of a particular brand. The body also criticised the impact the law may have on supply issues.

2 weeks ago | theolivepress.es | Joshua Parfitt

Renfe has just brought back its Spain Rail Pass, offering free train and bus travel across the country from 1st May to 30th June 2025. The pass gives residents & tourists unlimited travel for two months on several popular Renfe services. The services covered by the vouchers include Cercanías, Rodalies, Media Distancia and narrow-gauge trains known as Ancho Métrico. Here’s a quick look at what these routes are:Cercanías are local commuter trains in major Spanish cities.

Aug 28, 2024 | travelmag.com | Joshua Parfitt |Ollie Stallwood

A Spanish student visa is your ticket to a world of possibilities for anyone wanting an extended stay in the country – here is how to apply. For anyone considering spending more than 90 days in Spain, the Spanish student visa is the perfect way to secure an extended stay with numerous possibilities for travel, new experiences, and new career opportunities. But who is eligible for the student visa, what does it allow you to do, and how do you apply?