The Beckham law is not really a law, it is just an article about income tax law in Spain. The name comes from the famous English footballer, David Beckham when he came to play at Real Madrid. The idea of this was not only to bring football stars to Spain but to make their taxes cheaper. What are the requirements? What are the advantages of this? Are there… Read more »
Non-Lucrative Visa In Spain
Start the visa application first if you are retiring in Spain; only then start looking for your dream home in the sun. The non-lucrative visa in Spain is the “Brexit-beating” clause presented to us by the Spanish Government. British people, in particular, want to move to Spain; that has not changed. What has changed is the law here regarding the… 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 »
Important update on Residencia (now TIE) Appointments in the Alicante region
Please note this is changing us all the time, contact us for up to date info. Many of you have been waiting for an update on Residencia (now TIE) appointments in the Alicante Region. Appointments for Europeans (not including British Nationality) We are generally able to obtain appointments now within a short time frame for Residencias for those of European… Read more »
Spanish Residency (TIE)
From time to time we have clients say to us that on many websites it says after 3 months you must get residency (TIE). On other law office’s websites it says that after 6 months you are legally resident in Spain. Here, we explain all you need to know about Spanish Residency (TIE) For British Citizens. This causes a great deal… 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 »
How to get a Spanish Residency Card (now TIE)?
There is a good deal of discussion in place regarding how to get the Spanish Residency card (now TIE) and Brexit. We have had been inundated with new enquiries from people living in Spain, who have not yet become a Spanish Resident and wish to take that step now. Thus, if you wish to become registered as Spanish Resident with… Read more »
Requirements for Spanish Residency (now a TIE)
The requirements to apply for your Spanish Residency (now a TIE) depend on the City that you are registered in the Padron. In Alicante the following documentation will be requested: NIE ( Número de identidad de extranjero- or tax number) Padron up to date (no more than 3 months old) Original Passport Residencia form (Spanish Solutions can provide this) 3… Read more »
The Risks if you don’t have Spanish Residence Permit or Medical Card
Over the past few days, we have been trying to help a ill Irish client who has lived here many years. She never obtained her Spanish Residence Permit or her SIP (Spanish Medical Card). She preferred to rely on paying for health care when needed and on the EHIC (European Health Insurance Card). She never doubted that if needed 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 »