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Startups Law (Ley 28/2022) enters force — DNV and HQP introduced

In force Visa & immigration

Ley 28/2022 de fomento del ecosistema de empresas emergentes ("Startups Law") entered force on 1 January 2023. Created the Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) for remote workers and expanded the Highly Qualified Professional (HQP) route. The law also expanded the Beckham Law tax regime to include holders of the DNV and shortened the pre-relocation non-residency requirement from 10 to 5 years.

Who it affects

Remote workers, qualified international hires, and founders considering Spain.

Sources

Primary: BOE — Boletín Oficial del Estado (Spanish Official Gazette) ↗

Corroborating: La Moncloa — Spanish Government ↗ · Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones ↗

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