One British person signs an equity release deal in the UK every 12 minutes; in Spain, it’s not common. After the worldwide credit crunch in 2018, the bank of Spain really restricted the banks in the services they can offer. Private Equity Release companies and funds are now emerging and offering Equity Release to both ex-pat clients and Spanish nationals… Read more »
Residencia to TIE exchange
We are receiving many enquiries about if there is an obligation or not to exchange Residencia to TIE Obligation to change the Green Residence for the TIE If you applied for residency before the 1st July 2020 you will have a green residency card or A4 Green residency document. If you have green residency, you are not legally obliged to… Read more »
Spanish Solutions (Covid) news.
Newsletter, The COVID Issue: What a time to be alive. You haven’t heard enough about Coronavirus yet, so here we go.…Just a little more on what is “new” in Spain. Business people here and there are talking about the “new normal”. Bad news. There is no such thing. Nothing is normal about these times and what was “normal” only 4… Read more »
Spanish Brexit guide
Dear clients, We wrote this Spanish Brexit guide to help prepare our British friends and clients against the dangers of Brexit over a year ago. Much of the uncertainty still remains however so we think it is worth leaving it here. We are currently helping hundreds of British people ensure that the basics are all in place. Driving licences Spanish Residency… Read more »
Holiday Home Costs Increase for British post Brexit
Some people have asked us if their holiday home costs may increase post Brexit, if it takes place on the 31st January 2020. Currently, yes they will. Many people do not realise this, so we think it important to inform you. Firstly, non resident taxation:- Non Resident Taxation One tax that is likely to increase if the UK leaves the… Read more »
Guidance for Residency (TIE) in Spain
Over the past few months, we have seen a huge number of enquiries for people wanting Spanish Residency in Alicante – Spain (Residencia now TIE). Here you have all the information about Residency in Spain (now a TIE). This article is to advise you that it is important that all clients who do not have Residencia (now TIE) and padron and… Read more »
Legal help in Pilar de La Horadada.
October 1st 2020. Update on Pilar de La Horadada office: Unfortunately, we have decided to listen to our own advice and the office in Pilar De La Horadada will not reopen until Easter 2021. We are still very much available to help our clients with legal help, property advice, tax-efficient plans etc. from our La Zenia office and we can,… Read more »
Some Brexit Updates from Spain.
Brexit: Spanish driving licence, residency, donations. I had a meeting today with the notary, Marguerita, in La Zenia, Alicante. It appears there is uncertainty in Spain concerning Brexit with the Spanish government making contradictory noises on several aspects of the so called “arrangement”. Great Britain has agreed to respect the rights of the almost 100,000 Spanish residents in the UK… Read more »
Pets Travelling to and from the UK to Spain after Brexit
Pet Problems After Brexit Pet owners in Spain face bills of up to €300 or more if they want to travel to the UK after Brexit (and bring their furry friends).The British government has spoken first on the matter urging dog, cat and even ferret owners to start the process soon, in case a no deal scenario should occur. The… Read more »
Residency (TIE) for expats in Spain after Brexit and a No-Deal
Our suggestions for expats in Spain after Brexit We wish to make it clear that we only provide our advice on the legal and tax issues in Spain as we see it. We are not giving any personal opinion on Brexit or deals or otherwise. We only wish to assist and advise on this subject. Should a “No-Deal” Brexit scenario… Read more »