Buying a business in Spain can be a very exciting and challenging prospect. As well as being a big step, it can be very time consuming so make sure you have all of the information you need. As a foreigner your new business really needs to be aimed at other foreigners or holidaymakers, as the Spanish do not usually... Read more »
Spanish Surnames – What is the story?
Sitting at lunch on Sunday a friend said to me, so what is the situation with Spanish women keeping their own surname when marrying, and also what happens with their children? Spanish women always keep their own birth name; it never changes. So if they marry Alberto Molina Sanchez and their name is Ana Macia Perez, then they keep that... Read more »
Taxation of Rental Properties in Spain
What are the tax implications of renting out a Spanish property? Are you a non resident who owns a holiday home in Spain which you they rent out? The rental income of non Spanish residents should be declared in Spain even it is properly declared in the country where you are tax resident (e.g. the UK which does expect its... Read more »
Purchasing / Selling Process
To complete the transaction of buying/selling a house, many people are required to be present – the Notary, the Buyers, the Sellers, the buyer’s Bank (if a mortgage is required) and the seller’s Bank (if they have a mortgage that has to be cancelled). That means a lot of people to get organised for the same day with different purposes.... Read more »
Online Grocery Shopping
For those of you who are super organised (not me), and like the idea of planning ahead and having a delivery organized for the morning after you arrived, or don´t have a car, did you know… some supermarkets do online shopping and delivery? Mercadona have an online shopping site (it’s in English too). You are charged but there is no... Read more »
Tenant Problems in a Spanish Property
Having a tenant in a property (either residential or commercial) does not always go smoothly and if you are having problems and require help with a non paying tenant or one that is causing disruption or damage please contact us. Please do not take matters into your own hands, you need legal advice when it comes to tenant eviction as... Read more »
How To Revert to Your Maiden Name in Spain
One of our clients, Robyn, recently asked how do I revert to using my maiden name in Spain, after my husband died? The same could apply had she have divorced. We all know how awkward paperwork in Spain can be and when you think of all the places that a name is included, such as on the padron at the... Read more »
How to apply for a European Health Card in Spain
The “Tarjeta Sanitaria Europea” is the Spanish equivalent of the European Health Insurance CardIf you are resident in Spain, have a Spanish social security number and you are actively paying your contributions into the Spanish Social Security system, you should apply for the Spanish equivalent of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which is the Tarjeta Sanitario Europea (TSE).If you... Read more »
Spanish Residency (now TIE) rules
What is a Spanish Residency or TIE? The Residencia now TIE is a joint Residency/NIE card. The rules for Spanish residency were introduced in July 2012. It states that within 90 days of arriving in the country and with the intent of taking up permanent residence persons must register at the local Oficina de Extranjeros (literally meaning Office for Foreigners)... Read more »
Benefits of Becoming Tax Resident In Spain
Many people seem to think it is best to avoid paying taxes in Spain or becoming tax resident, but it is so important to get it right. People often do not get into the system because they don´t realise that they have to pay tax in Spain and that it can affect them if they don´t even make a nil... Read more »