There are many instances where owners of a property in Spain wish to divide the ownership ( a division of joint tenancy) and we can assist with this for properties all over Spain. Cases of this might be:- a couple wishing to transfer the joint ownership of the property into one person´s sole name (perhaps due to divorce) business partners... Read more »
Non-Resident Tax Spain
We can help you pay this without you needing to come to Spain, and can do this for properties all over Spain. You may already be a non-resident tax payer and wish to compare prices of the returns. Please contact office@spanishsolutions.net What is the non-resident tax? Non-Resident tax is the commonly used term for the small tax paid by non-resident Spanish property... Read more »
How to Order your Favourite Coffee in Spain?
One of the many things many love about Spain is its great coffee. People say that the Americans have too many ways of ordering a coffee … but what about the Spanish, they have a multitude of different coffees. It is quite an adventure trying them all. Did you even know that there are so many ways to order coffee in... Read more »
Driving and Alchohol
I read yesterday of a local man who said that he had been stopped by the police and ordered to appear at Court in the morning. He said that he had drunk two drinks over a course of several hours with food and had driven home. He was very surprised that he had been ordered to appear in Court (where he will... Read more »
La Tomatina – Valencia 30th August
La Tomatina. Maybe you have heard the name and wondered what it was. Spain has all sorts of crazy fiestas for fun and this is just one of them. Bunol (pronounced Bunyol), just forty kilometres from Valencia, is the home of this amazing Fiesta, the culmination of a week-long festival in honour of the town’s patron saint. 8,500 residents welcome... Read more »
Wills For Spain and Great Britain
All the information that you need to know about Wills For Spain and Great Britain. Firstly, do you need a Spanish Will? Anyone who has assets in Spain should make a Will detailing exactly what they wish to happen in the event of death. As a British national you have the freedom to choose who you wish to leave your... Read more »
Leaving Spain – What do you need to know and do?
We have recently been asked what someone should do if they are moving back to their home country from living in Spain? If you are selling your property, see our website for information on selling your property. We can represent you in the sale. Please contact us for information on this. Other matters to think about after the sale: 1)... Read more »
What Do I Need to Work in Spain?
To work in Spain, the following is needed by everyone:- NIE Number Social Security Number Tax Adviser* *This is not strictly necessary, however in the case of ‘autonomo’ (Self-Employed) the process is complicated and we recommend that you take advice from a registered Tax and Fiscal Adviser. For residents of the European Community, there is currently no need to obtain... Read more »
Do you need Someone to Represent you when Buying in Spain?
One of the first things people think when buying a house in Spain is that I must try to do it as cheaply as possible. That is a normal feeling to have; when someone is spending a lot of money on something they have a natural urge to curb spending in other areas. It is also a reaction to thinking... Read more »
Spanish EHIC Cards and should you have one? Most probably – yes….
We had an enquiry yesterday: “Good morning. I would like some assistance in obtaining our Spanish EHIC cards for myself, my husband and son if it applies to him. He is 12 years old. We are residents in Spain and pay social security. Please, could you let me know if this is possible”? What is an EHIC card? So, what... Read more »