Beckham Law in Spain: Who Qualifies for the 24% Rate and How to Apply
Spain's special regime for inbound workers, after the 2023 Startups Law reform: who can use it, the six-month deadline and the cases where ordinary residence taxation is cheaper.
Money & Taxes
Banks, tax numbers, income tax, Madrid’s regional tax breaks, social security and everyday costs for people who live and work in Spain.
Schools in Madrid: Public, Concertado and International Compared
The three types of school in Madrid, the bilingual programme, British and American schools, and how the Comunidad de Madrid's admission process and points system work for 2027-28.
Income Tax in Madrid: IRPF Brackets, Regional Deductions and Examples
How the state and Comunidad de Madrid halves of IRPF add up, which deductions only Madrid residents can claim, and what a €30,000, €50,000 or €80,000 salary pays.
Black Friday and January Sales in Madrid: Your Rights as a Shopper
Black Friday falls on Nov. 27, 2026 and the rebajas start in January. The price rules shops must follow, what you can return, and where to complain in Madrid.
El Gordo 2026: How Spain’s Christmas Lottery Works and How to Play
Décimos and billetes, where to buy official tickets in Madrid, the prize table, the tax on winnings and how to check and claim, plus the Niño draw on Jan. 6.
Cost of Living in Madrid: Rent, Transport and Food by Household
What living in Madrid costs, built only from dated official and survey sources: rent, the Abono Transporte, food, utilities and family costs, and where to check the figures yourself.
How to Open a Bank Account in Madrid as a Foreigner
Resident and non-resident accounts, what Spanish banks ask for, how the big banks and app banks compare, and your legal right to a basic payment account.
How to Become Autónomo in Madrid: Registration, Fees and Taxes
The registrations, the 2026 Social Security table by net income, the €80 flat rate, the Comunidad de Madrid's extra aid and the quarterly returns, plus when a company makes more sense.
Wealth and Inheritance Tax in Madrid: Reliefs, Rates and Who Pays
Madrid's wealth tax relief, the national solidarity tax on large fortunes and the 99% inheritance and gift relief for close relatives, with what changes for non-residents.
Supermarkets in Madrid Compared: Prices, Chains and Opening Hours
How Madrid's supermarket chains compare on price according to OCU's September 2026 study, what each type of shop is good for, Sunday trading rules and delivery.