The entrepreneur spirit has risen among citizens from all regions in the world. And the truth is that starting your company and becoming your own boss is now easier than ever before. In that sense, Spain is the perfect place to initiate your own project. Hence, many...
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CIF and NIF in Spain: Spanish Tax Identification Numbers
If you are going to live in Spain or carry out any kind of legal or financial procedure, you will need a tax identification number. Depending on your situation, that tax ID can be called NIF or CIF, which at the same time can be equal to your NIE or DNI. But enough...
Entrepreneur Visa in Spain: requirements and application process
With the implementation of the Entrepreneur’s Law, Spain has grown into one of the most thriving entrepreneur hubs in Europe. Foreigners from all over the world are applying for the Entrepreneur Visa to start a company in Spain and gain residency in the country, among...
How to Pay Fee 790/012 for your TIE/Fingerprints
If you are in the process of obtaining your residency card or renewing it, you will find this article really useful. Because there is an administrative payment that you must make, and in this article we explain how. Keep on reading to find out everything you need to...
Buying a property in Spain: Requirements and Steps
Buying property in Spain does open quite a few opportunities for you. Whether you would like to rent out a house, move to the country, or obtain citizenship, you have a range of places in Spain to choose from. However, the purchasing process can seem intimidating and...
Spain Digital Nomad Visa Tax
One of the great advantages of the digital nomad visa is the reduced tax rate remote workers enjoy in Spain. Among others, a flat rate much lower than the general rule or the exemption to file other taxes (among others) are some of the benefits this law has brought...
Spanish Wealth Tax: All you need to know
Taxes per se are really painful. But maybe the wealth tax is the winner in that sense. It seems really unfair to build your wealth just to get it taxed afterwards. Nevertheless, this article may help alleviate the situation. We will first go through the main Spanish...
Arraigo Social in Spain: Documents, Requirements and Application Process
The arraigo social can be your best alternative to regularize your situation, obtain residency and start working in Spain. In this article you will discover all its requirements in detail, how long does the process takes, how to apply without an employment contract,...
How to Get your DNI in Spain as a Foreigner
You have received your positive citizenship resolution. You complete the oath process. Finally, the last step of the process arrives. The step that will allow you to obtain the ID document that certifies that you are finally a Spanish citizen: the DNI (and passport)....
How to Renew your NIE in Spain: Documents and Requirements
Expired or lost NIE? Then you need to renew it. Nevertheless, you may have many doubts about this process: how does it work exactly, where to do it, etc. But you are about to solve them all. In this complete guide, you will learn everything you need to know to renew...
The 90 day rule: How long can you stay in Spain?
How long can you stay in Spain as a tourist? How does the 90-day rule affect that and how does it work exactly? As tourists, it’s only natural that we would want more time to explore and enjoy the country. But none of us would like to unintentionally put ourselves in...
Non-Lucrative Visa in Spain (NLV)
Here you will find a complete guide about one of the most requested and easy-to-get visas: the non-lucrative residence visa. If you are planning to move to Spain and not working in the country (at least for the first year), or to retire in the country, this will be...
Golden Visa in Spain: requirements and cost
The golden visa has garnered a lot of talk these past few years, and it’s no surprise why. The application process is simple, you get to live and work in Spain for the long-run, and you can even bring your family with you! Oh, and not to mention, you only need to...
Starting a business in Spain: 8 steps
The Spanish territory is the ideal landscape for foreigners from all around the world for starting a business in Spain. Ideal infrastructures, worldwide talent, and an entrepreneurial ecosystem make cities like Barcelona or Madrid your best choice when deciding where...
Digital Nomad Visa in Spain: a Complete Guide
What many digital nomads have been waiting for has finally become a reality. The digital nomad visa has been published and is now available, and foreigners wishing to move remotely from Spain can now apply. Here is a complete guide that will show you all the...
The Socio-formative Arraigo in Spain
Major changes are coming to the current arraigo for studies, which is changing its name to the socio-formative arraigo (arraigo socioformativo in Spanish). But its name is not the only thing that's changing. New requirements, new advantages (and disadvantages), and...
How to Get Spanish Citizenship: Requirements & Legal Process
Obtaining Spanish nationality is the final goal of many foreigners, and the reality is that this is a simple task thanks to the different options and paths available to achieve it. But how can you become a Spanish citizen? Who exactly can apply for this nationality?...
EU Family Member Residence Card in Spain
Did you know that you have immigration benefits and rights as a family member of an EU citizen? By applying for the EU family member residence card, you can easily live and work in Spain, for 5 years! Plus, the even better thing is that this authorization permit does...