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Spain: Highly qualified professional (national authorisation, art. 71.2 b Ley 14/2013): the gross yearly salary threshold is €41,356 a year from 28 June 2026
Since 28 June 2026, the highly qualified professional (national authorisation, art. 71.2 b ley 14/2013): the gross yearly salary threshold in Spain is €41,356 a year. The UGE-CE's update of June 2026: a single threshold, no reduced one.
- Now
- €41,356 a year
- Applies from
- 28 June 2026
What to do
Check every person in Spain whose pay, permit or tax relief depends on this level. In Settio the new level applies to each affected case automatically, and anyone below it is flagged with the follow-up tasks.
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Informational only. This guide is not legal advice. Always verify requirements with official government sources before acting. Reviewed by the Settio team. Facts checked 28 June 2026. About this information