Are you considering renting in Spain? Then in this complete guide you will find everything you need to know. We will navigate through the most important issues to consider. From market conditions to apartment prices, where to find a flat and which are the legal...
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How to Take your Pet to Spain: Immigration Laws & Entry Requirements
Would you like to travel and bring your pet to Spain from abroad? In this article we will show you how. We will go over the main immigration laws for animals, as well as all the requirements you will need to meet to bring it and enter the country without any trouble....
Types of Companies and Business Structures in Spain
When you realize that there are more than 10 types of companies in Spain, choosing the ideal entity for you is not an easy task. However, in this article we make it easy for you. We will navigate through the different types of business structures within the Spanish...
Invoices in Spain: What to Include, VAT, How to Send Them and More
Whether you are a self-employed individual (freelance) or a company, sending invoices to your clients will be essential. That's the way to justify and to get paid based on the products sold or services performed. However, many companies or individual workers are...
Getting Married in Spain as a Foreigner: Mixed Marriages, Documents and Requirements
It may seem like a complicated process, but it really isn't. And in this post we will demonstrate that. You are going to discover everything you need to know about mixed marriages in Spain. We will explore, step by step, how to marry a Spanish citizen as a foreigner,...
Business Plan For Your Immigration Procedure (for Entrepreneur Visa & Work Permit)
If you want to start your own business in Spain you will need to create a business plan. And that is a fundamental and key document, as it is something that the administration carefully analyses before deciding whether or not to grant you a work permit. Therefore, in...
How to Get a Digital Certificate in Spain
Nowadays, the vast majority of legal or administrative procedures can be carried out online. However, in order to verify your identity online and formalize any legal process effectively, you need a digital certificate. In this article we will show you exactly what...
Corporate Tax in Spain
If you are here it is because you are considering opening your own business and would like to understand your tax obligations in detail, or because you already have one and want to optimize your taxes. Whatever the situation, you will find the answer in this guide....
Intra-Community Operator: NIF, VIES and International VAT
Nowadays, it is very common for freelancers or companies to provide their services not only at a national level, but also addressing the European market. Either they have customers there, or they want to expand and explore new markets. If this is your case and you...
EORI Number in Spain: When Do You Need One + Steps to Get It
No matter your economic activity or sector. If you are going to import or export goods within the European Union, you need an EORI number. This is the identification data that you will be asked by the customs authorities. That is why, in this article, we will talk...
Taxes for Self-employed or Freelancers in Spain
The idea sounds promising: becoming a self-employed worker while enjoying the amazing life Spain offers. No boss, no fixed schedule. You can organize yourself to devote time to experience the Spanish lifestyle. But then, something bad happens: taxes. And self-employed...
Trademark Registration in Spain: How to Register Your Brand Name
Once you have your business idea clear, the next step is to register your trademark. Not only will it give you a differential value against competitors, but registering your trade name will also legally protect you in the marketplace. However, it is very likely that...
Payroll in Spain: Elements, How to Calculate Yours and More
Have you received your first paycheck and don't understand what it says? Would you like to know the differences between net and gross salary to understand why you get paid much less than you were told? In this article, we will review everything you need to know about...
Spanish Property Market: 8 Predictions for 2023
There's no denying the fact that Spain is a safe choice when it comes to real estate investments. And the numbers have been clearly backing that up during the past years. That is why many foreigners decide to buy a property in the country; being in Madrid, Barcelona,...
EU Blue Card in Spain
Would you like to get a work permit that allows you to work in any European Union country? Well, now you can thanks to the EU blue card. And in this article we will explain everything you need to know about this residence authorization and how to get it step by step...
What is the Cadastral Value of a Property?
Whenever you decide to buy a property in Spain, this word appears early on the process. No matter if the purpose is to reside or to invest, knowing the cadastral value is essential. And in this article, we will go over the main issues related to this concept. What is...
Mortgage in Spain for Expats
You have now decided you would like to start living in Spain. You even decided which will be your new city. Now it’s time to buy your new property or house. And that involves an important implication: you need to get the money to pay for the property. And we are...
How to Get the Residency in Spain Through Civil Union (“Pareja de Hecho”)
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,...