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 »
Why “Liking” Facebook Virals makes Scammers Rich
I have found something interesting information that if you are a facebook user you will have seen at times viral links such as “Click this if you hate Cancer” or “Click this picture and see what happens”. This does nothing but make cyber-scammers (love that word, sounds straight out of James Bond) rich. Once the pages have collected a huge... Read more »
General Litigation
There are times that you may wish to bring a legal action against a person or company that you believe has caused you damage or loss as a result of their actions. If you need a business lawyer in Spain or a dispute lawyer, we are able to assist with negotiating between you in order to endeavour to try to... Read more »
Identification Documents
We were recently asked a question and I felt it would be useful to place here. Could you please inform me as to what identification documents are required to be carried on one´s person under Spanish law? I ask this question where a non driver and non passport holder would not normally possess photographic identification. Everyone in Spain must carry... Read more »
Carmen del Campillo, Casa Morisca, Crevillente
For a Costa Blanca trip out with a difference why not visit Spain’s best kept secret, the Moroccan/Arabian Tea House. The gates to this secret Arabian tea house are locked behind you once you enter the place, inside there are exotic gardens illuminated by lanterns (at night) and a large winding property with a labyrinth of different rooms. There... Read more »
Building Licences for Extensions & Home Alterations.
Before you alter your property in any way at all you should first check if anything is written on the subject in your Title Deeds (Escritura). Depending on the alterations or improvements you intend to make, you may have to discuss your plans with your Community of Owners and obtain their permission as 100% of the owners need to agree... Read more »
Time to become a Tax Resident in Spain
Do you live in Spain for more than 183 days a year? If so, you may be liable to pay tax on all your global income, according to Spanish law. Many foreigners who live here permanently do not submit annual income tax returns, either out of ignorance or because they are afraid of paying high taxes. But ignorance of the... Read more »
Have you paid too much Inheritance tax unfairly and are entitled to a refund?
Have you paid too much Inheritance tax unfairly and are entitled to a refund? Spanish Inheritance and Gift Tax Reclaim Please note this only applies to non residents of Spain, and you are within 4 years of when you paid inheritance tax, and you have the paperwork. We do not want our clients to forget that the laws regarding inheritance... Read more »
Spanish Property Deposits Cases – No Win No Fee option available
Do you know someone who bought a home in Spain, never got their bank guarantee and now is having problems with the Spanish Banks? Spanish Solutions are dealing with an increasing number of people who bought property off plan back in the Spanish Property boom times and are having difficulties- one client even had their property repossessed back in 2012... Read more »
UK or Irish Registered Vehicles in Spain
We still get many questions about this issue and I will try to explain the situation. As a resident or non resident, you may bring an Irish or British car to Spain, but if the car is here more than 6 months, you must register the vehicle onto Spanish plates. The police are now clamping down heavily on illegal cars... Read more »