Incorporating a Delaware LLC for Spanish Nomad Consultants
Spanish-resident consultants can utilize a Delaware LLC to provide services to international clients while operating under the US legal framework. This structure separates personal assets from business liabilities.
Understanding the interplay between US pass-through taxation and Spanish tax residency, including the Beckham Law regime, is required for compliance.
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- AnnualYear 2 renewal$297.00
What the tax authority sees
US LLCs are treated as pass-through entities for federal tax purposes, meaning income is generally taxed at the member level unless the entity is engaged in a trade or business in the US (ETBUS).
Beckham Law regime; autónomo alternative comparison
Consultants under Spain's Beckham Law should evaluate if LLC income qualifies as foreign-sourced to avoid Spanish corporate tax integration while maintaining US tax compliance.
- 01Form 5472 and 1120 filing penalty of $25,000 for non-compliance
- 02Potential Spanish tax residency audit if management is controlled from Spain
- 03Double taxation risk if US-source income is not properly structured
From filing to funded bank account
US LLC (Delaware) vs Estonia OÜ (e-Residency)
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