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Guides and legal updates on immigration, taxes, business and property in Spain, written by our team of lawyers.
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- Mass Regularization of Foreigners in Spain: Complete Guide for Undocumented Immigrants
- The 90 day rule: How long can you stay in Spain?
- How to Pay Fee 790/012 for your TIE/Fingerprints
Taxes27 guides
- CIF and NIF in Spain: Spanish Tax Identification Numbers
- Capital Gains Tax in Spain
- The Plusvalia Property Tax in Spain
Business25 guides
- 25 Business Ideas to Start in Spain as an Expat
- CIF and NIF in Spain: Spanish Tax Identification Numbers
- Entrepreneur Visa in Spain: requirements and application process
Real estate14 guides
- The Plusvalia Property Tax in Spain
- Buying a property in Spain: Requirements and Steps
- Tenant Eviction in Spain: Legal Procedure and Rights
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- Salaries in Spain: Average and Minimum Wage
- Civil Partnership in Spain: Benefits, Documents and Requirements
- How to get your Employment history (Vida Laboral) report in Spain
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ImmigrationWorking Holiday Visa in SpainPlanning a working holiday in Spain? Discover visa requirements, eligible countries, the step-by-step application process, & tips for living + working
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ImmigrationUS-Spain Tax Treaty: explainedLearn how the US-Spain tax treaty helps you avoid double taxation. Discover benefits, forms, and key rules for expats and investors.
ImmigrationLong Stay Visa for SpainComplete guide on the types and how to obtain your long stay visa in Spain. Find all your options, and learn the quickest path.
ImmigrationTemporary residence permit in SpainThis is how to obtain, step-by-step, your temporary residency in Spain. All your options, requirements and more in this complete guide.
ImmigrationSpanish citizenship by last name: myth or legal path?Is your surname enough to claim Spanish citizenship? Find out what’s true, what’s not, and the legal paths that actually work.
ImmigrationHow to Retire in Spain: Residency, Where to Live, Money & MoreAre you planning to retire in Spain? Find here the money you will need, the permit that will allow you to live in the country, and more
ImmigrationHow to Renew Your Non-Lucrative Visa in SpainDiscover the complete list of requirements to renew the non-profit visa in Spain, as well as the legal process in detail.
ImmigrationThe Job Seeker Visa in SpainDiscover how to get a job seeker visa in Spain! This visa lets you stay for up to two more years to find a job, after completing your studies.
BusinessHow to Register as “Autónomo” (Self-Employed) in Spain as an ExpatStep-by-step guide to help you register yourself as a freelancer or self-employed individual in Spain! (Including some extra tips)
ImmigrationWhy your Non lucrative Visa for Spain got Denied?These are all the reasons that can reject your NLV application, and what to do to avoid them. Including useful legal tips.
LegalMaking a Will in Spain: Main Benefits and How to Draw OneFind out how to make a will in Spain, including cost, steps, frequently asked questions and more. A comprehensive and complete guide here
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Our lawyers in Barcelona write these guides to help foreigners understand the legal side of living in Spain: immigration, taxes, business, property and family law. Each area has its own page with every article we have published on it.