All taxpayers of the Personal Income Tax Return (IRPF), as established by Spanish tax regulations.
How is a taxpayer of the Personal Income Tax defined?
According to the law, a taxpayer of the Personal Income Tax is considered to be any individual who meets any of the following conditions:
- Resides habitually in Spanish territory for more than 183 days (approximately 6 months) in a calendar year.
- Has their principal center of economic activities or their main economic interests in Spain, such as owning a business or having close relatives (spouse, children, ancestors, among others).
When are self-employed individuals required to file the income tax return?
Self-employed individuals are required to file the income tax return if they have been self-employed during the corresponding fiscal year.
What criteria are used to determine if someone who registered as self-employed in 2024 must file the income tax return?
If a taxpayer registered as self-employed in 2024 and has doubts about their tax obligation with the income tax return, the following criteria apply.
- If the income from work is less than €22,000 annually from a single payer.
- If the income from work is less than €22,000 annually from multiple payers, provided that the additional income does not exceed €1,500.
- If the income from work is €14,000 or less, and in case of having more than one payer, none of them exceeds €1,500.
☝️Note that in these cases, you do not have to file the income tax return.
In summary: When are you required to file the income tax return?
- If you were in Spain for more than 183 days in 2023 and were registered as self-employed, you are required to file the income tax return.
- If you were in Spain for more than 183 days in 2023 but were not registered as self-employed, your employment situation and the income limits mentioned above will be evaluated to determine your obligation.
- If you were not in Spain for more than 183 days in 2023, you must declare your income as self-employed in Spain in your country of tax residence, and you may not be required to file the income tax return in Spain.