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Last updated: 05 May 2026

Spain Digital Nomad Visa for Company Owners and Directors

Owners and directors of non-Spanish companies can use the Digital Nomad Residence if they hold less than 25% of the share capital, OR if they qualify under the freelance/self-employed track. This page explains both routes and the documents UGE expects.

Best for

  • Minority shareholders of foreign companies
  • Directors with employment contracts in non-Spanish entities
  • Founders willing to restructure ownership before applying
  • Sole shareholders of newly-created entities used as a workaround
  • Directors of Spanish companies (different visa track)

Key requirements

Ownership cap

Below 25% of share capital (employee track)

Foreign-income share

80%+ from non-Spanish sources

Company age

At least 12 months of activity

Personal income

~€2,762 / month gross (2026)

Documents you will need

Step-by-step

  1. 1

    Verify the ownership rule

    Confirm your direct shareholding is under 25% — otherwise plan to apply via the freelance track.

  2. 2

    Document the company

    Get an updated extract from the foreign companies registry plus articles of association.

  3. 3

    Provide a board / director resolution

    A signed board decision authorising remote work from Spain is strongly recommended.

  4. 4

    Build personal forms

    Use the TeletrabajadoresVisa builder for MI-T and supporting documents, including 790-038.

  5. 5

    File via UGE or representative

    Submit the application online or via a notarised power of attorney if you are not in Spain yet.

Common pitfalls

  • Filing as a director while holding 100% of the shares
  • Missing apostille on the companies-registry extract
  • Inconsistent role names between the contract and remote-work letter

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Tip

Not sure which scenario fits you? Read the complete Spain Digital Nomad Visa guide first.