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 »
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 »
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 »
NIE Number, Residencia, TIE & Padron
NIE Number in Spain All foreigners with any kind of fiscal (tax) obligations here in Spain are required to obtain a foreigner’s identity number. This document is called an NIE (“Número de Identificación para Extranjero”). The NIE number identifies you to the Spanish tax authorities. This is very similar to the National Insurance number which you have in your own… 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 »