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...
Non-Resident Tax in Spain: Income Tax for Non-Residents
Do you have a property in Spain but live less than 6 months in the country per year? Then hold on for a second. Because you need to pay non-resident tax. And failing to do so can have important penalties. But, luckily, in this article we explain in detail when exactly...
Beckham Law in Spain: How to Save Taxes as a Foreigner
If you are moving to Spain to work, this will really help you out. Because there's nothing worse than taxes. But fortunately for all expats, the Spanish tax system creates great opportunities to save some money. And that is what we are going to explain throughout this...
Extended Family Visa for family reunification
Would you like to bring your relatives with you to Spain but you can't through the general family reunification procedure? Then keep on reading. Thanks to the extended family reunification, you can bring your uncle, brother or sister, nephew, niece, grandchildren, and...
Spanish citizenship by descent: Spain Grandchildren Law
The Grandchildren Citizenship Law or Law of Democratic Memory has been extended and you can still apply for it. This allows children and grandchildren of Spaniards to obtain Spanish nationality directly, without the need to live in Spain for any minimum period of...
Permanent residency in Spain
Is there a way to legally reside in Spain long-term? Do I have any advantages if I have been living in the country for a long period? The answer to both questions is yes, and it is called permanent residency. A residence authorization with many advantages that will...
Tourist Visa in Spain: Requirements, How to Obtain it and Extension
No matter the season, Spain is a favorite travel destination for many all over the world. There’s sunshine and sightseeing in winter, pretty parks to have picnics in spring, lively beaches in summer, and traditional wine festivals in autumn! On top of the good food...
How to File your Income Tax Return in Spain
If you are a foreigner living in Spain, this really interests you. It is highly likely that you need to file your income tax return, and in this article, you will learn exactly how. We will analyze how the process works, how much exactly you need to pay, all the...
Taxes in Spain for Expats: For Residents and Non-Residents
Taxes are everywhere. And moving to Spain won't make them go away. In fact, they will become a crucial part of your new life in the country (no matter if you are a tax resident or not). But that is why we have created this article. After you finish reading this post,...
9 Pitfalls when buying a property in Spain
At Balcells Group we have helped many clients worldwide with their real estate issues. Many times, after they obtain their residence permit, they want to buy a property to live in. And that is the moment when doubts start arising. Doubts regarding the taxes one needs...
Schengen Visa Online: Step-by-step online application
If you are planning on traveling to Europe, most likely you will need a Schengen visa to enter this area. In this article we explore what exactly is this visa and how it works, its requirements, and most importantly: how to obtain it. The European Council recently...
Salaries in Spain: Average and Minimum Wage
What is the minimum wage in Spain? And how much can you expect to earn on average while working in the country? In this article you will find the answer to these questions, with updated data by sector/profession and region. We will go over a general overview of the...