There are many ways to get residency in Spain. But the vast majority of them demand requirements that are difficult to meet. However, there is a widely used option by non-European citizens: the civil partnership. And it may be one of the easiest ones. In this article,...
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Taxes When Selling a Property in Spain
Are you considering selling your house? Then you should read this article. Because knowing the exact costs and taxes when selling a property in Spain is really important. It can save you money and let you enjoy all the tax liabilities you are entitled to. They say...
Expat Health Insurance in Spain: A Complete Guide
Do you need private health insurance to live in Spain? Which are the main requirements your insurance must meet in order to be valid for residency? In this article we will solve those doubts and more. We will go over everything you need to know about expat health...
Inheritance Tax in Spain for Expats: Exact Rates and Allowances
Maybe one of the most complex taxes in the Spanish taxation system. How much inheritance tax should you pay? The answer depends on many factors, and planning here will be essential to avoid paying extra money. But in this article we will solve all your doubts. We will...
How to Open a Bank Account in Spain
Whether you are going to start your new life in Spain or you are about to carry out any kind of economic activity, opening your bank account in the country will become a fundamental task. And the reality is that for most foreigners this ends up becoming especially...
Empadronamiento in Spain: How to Register your Address as a Resident
Many individuals planning to move to Spain have heard that they need to “empadronarse”. But, what exactly is that? Which purpose does it serve? In this article, we will cover all the related information regarding this process. What is it all about, when should you do...
How to Find a Job in Spain
Finding a job these days can be difficult, especially as a foreigner facing all the competition in a much more globalized world. What more getting a job in a different country? It is definitely a dream for many to live and work abroad, and Spain is a country that many...
How Income is Taxed for UK Citizens Which Are Tax Residents in Spain
After so many questions from our United Kingdom clients, we nearly felt it was compulsory. We felt it was necessary to create the blog post that would once for all solve all their doubts. Because income tax can be one of the most complex taxes in Spain. So much so, if...
Income Tax in Spain
For sure, one of the main taxes you will pay in Spain and in any other country. And due to that universality, income tax can be one of the most complicated taxes out there. And this creates many doubts. How much IRPF tax must be paid in Spain? Do I have to pay twice...
How to Work Remotely From Spain
As the world quickly moves towards mass digitalization, more and more people are becoming remote workers. Since the pandemic, it has become clearer to more individuals that it is not always necessary to stay in the office from 9 to 5, five days a week - or even at...
How to get a Work Permit in Spain with a Student Visa: Guide
For many foreign students in Spain, the goal would be to convert from a student visa to a work visa in the country. On top of looking for a job, student visa modification can sound even more intimidating, but we promise it doesn’t have to be. So if you are finishing...
NIE NUMBER in Spain: How to get it
One of the most important things you will need to start a new life or carry out any type of economic or bureaucratic activity in Spain is the NIE number. As a foreigner in Spain, this number is what will be used to identify you. There are advantages to obtaining this...
VAT (Value Added Tax) Number in Spain: Registration Process
Does the economic activity of your business require operating with different countries inside Europe? Do you operate from Spain and sell goods to countries like France, Italy or the United Kingdom, or vice versa? Then, whatever the case is, you will need to register...
How to Get the Work Permit in Spain: A Complete Guide to Working Visas
Would you like to start living in Spain in order to work in the country? Then this guide is for you. Why? Because we are going to cover everything you need to know regarding the Spanish work permit. Types of working visas, legal application procedure, requirements and...
Intra-Corporate Transfer Residence Visa in Spain
Every single year a large number of foreign employees working for a multinational company relocate to Spain to start working at the Spanish headquarters. Whether it is to manage and direct teams, to carry out training tasks, or to provide the Spanish division with...
Residence Visa for Family Reunification in Spain
If you are a non-European citizen who has been legally residing in Spain for more than a year, you have the right to bring your relatives to the country with you. And this can be done through the family reunification visa. It’s actually quite simple, and in this...
Residency vs Stay Status in Spain: What is the Difference?
Experiencing the wonderful life that Spain offers expats worldwide requires just one thing: getting the residency and becoming a legal individual in the country. And then is when some doubts arise, especially when considering the length of your adventure in the...
Civil Partnership vs Marriage in Spain: Key Differences
There are many situations in a couple's life that will be completely affected by the type of legal relationship they have. Taxes, having children, pensions, breaking up... It is then that understanding what is best for your interests will be fundamental, because...

















