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Black Money in Spain

Up until relatively recently avoiding the payment of taxes has been regarded as almost a national sport by most Spaniards, and they have traditionally looked upon those Foreigners who diligently pay their due taxes with a bit of bewhilderment... more

Getting Employment in Spain

Whilst all EU nationals have the right to find employment in Spain without a work permit, finding employment may not prove to be easy if you are outside of the major towns and cities, or away from... more

Inheritance Tax in Spain

Inheritance Tax is always in the minds of those who own property in Spain, at first glance the law seems very complicated and it is often the case that most people simply stick their heads in the... more

Local / Municipal Taxes

Aside from paying the Taxes associated with Buying & Selling Property As an Employer, as an Employee or Inheritance Tax, some or all of the following Municipal (Town Hall) Taxes may apply..... more

Repatriation : Moving Back to the UK

It is a rarely spoken truth that a high number of those moving overseas to start a new life, will move back to the UK due to Legal, Financial or Personal reasons after a given period of time. Not... more

Taxes associated with Buying & Selling Property

When buying a house in Spain it is important to give some thought to the taxes you will have to pay. Of Course, as in the UK, there are also on-going costs and taxes to consider and these will... more

Taxes in Spain

Although the Taxes in Spain are comparatively lower than in the UK , they can often be much more complex and need to be be understood if you are to remain on the right side of the law... more

How should I class my Business for Tax Purposes ?

There are currently a variety of different types of company classifcations in Spain and you need to give some thought to which will suit you best for Tax purposes, aswell as for other legal and... more

The Implications of an English Will in Spain

You would be surprised how many people this issue relates to. Although there is no requirement for anybody to make a Spanish Will, by having one you will ensure a cost effective means of simplifying... more

Duty Free Allowances

The UK is currently under Investigation from Brussels as apparently being in breach of EU Duty Free regulations. This is likely to be lengthy process - however until this is resolved the situation remains as follows ..... more

Currency Exchange Jargon Explained

Industry insiders love to use jargon, and often this can only serve to confuse the rest of us - here are just a few of the common terms and phrases that you may come across..... more

Spanish IVA Explained

The Spanish Government plans to increase some rates of IVA/VAT in July 2010, but are you aware of what the current rates of IVA are and to what goods, and how they are... more

Same-Sex Marriage in Spain

Same-sex marriages were made legal in Spain in June of 2005, whereby all civil marriage in Spain now allow homosexual couples the same legal, adoption and inheritance rights as heterosexual couples.... more

Working for a UK Employer in Spain

If you have been lucky enough to find employment working for a UK registered company in Spain – or even if your current employer is relocating you from the UK to Spain, you need to be aware of the implications... more

Glossary of useful Legal, Financial & Procedural Phrases

It is always useful to be familiar with various words and phrases that can occur wherever and whenever you are faced with any kind of bureaucracy in Spain. You might want to print our this page and keep it with your legal documents... more

Can I Reclaim Any Capital Gains Tax I May Have Overpaid ?

If you were Non-Spanish resident who sold a property in Spain between January 1997 and December 2006, chances are that you paid 35% Capital Gains Tax... more

NIE Number

What does it do , Why do I need one and How do I Apply for one ... more

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