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40 Article results found for 'Business'
Updated: Tue 17th Nov 2015
There are many things you need to organise when you are heading off on your travels. Whether you are going on a trip for business or pleasure you need to ensure you have everything you need to hand in order to benefit from ... more
Updated: Sun 26th Oct 2014
Poor customer service is inexcusable in any culture or language.
Just like many of the locals, Expats apprecia ... more
Updated: Sun 6th Oct 2013
The majority of would-be buyers of Spanish property are aware of both the many services offered by a Surveyor, and of the importance of having a survey undertaken on any potential purchase ... more
Updated: Sat 13th Oct 2012
The financial crisis seen in Spain over recent years has brought with it an increasing number of married and co-habiting expat couples who have taken the decision to go their separate ways. In some cases an agreement can be ... more
Updated: Sun 4th Mar 2012
The railways in Spain are a public body responsible to the Ministry of Development, and officially titled 'Red Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Espanoles' - RENFE. The network currently covers some 15’000km and takes in 2’500 ... more
Updated: Wed 20th Jul 2011
Much has been written on the subject of timeshares over recent years, most articles only representing the more 'newsworthy' horror stories of families who have fallen victim to heavy handed salesmen, or those who have been ... more
Updated: Thu 14th Jul 2011
With the summer season in full swing, the Agencia Tributaria (Spain's tax authority) is launching a campaign to cut down on illegal property rentals. We asked Raquel Perez from
Perez Legal Group
to tell us more.... ... more
Updated: Tue 21st Jun 2011
From time to time problems can and do occur in Spanish Banks, just as they do in other countries. Quite often any grievance can be sorted out at a branch level simply by speaking with the manager and putting your case ... more
Updated: Mon 16th May 2011
Global recession has hit small businesses hard, closing stores and causing job layoffs along with lots of restructuring. In one sense, this is good; companies are streamlining, and the recession is forcing businesses to take ... more
Updated: Thu 17th Mar 2011
Have you ever searched through Estate Agent websites when looking at property in Spain and wondered exactly what the badges and logo's located at the foot of the page represent ? ... more
Updated: Thu 28th Oct 2010
If you already live, work or study in Spain it is likely that you will have come across the Spanish healthcare system in some form or another. Hospitals and clinics here are comparable to the best that the uk has to offer, ... more
Updated: Sun 18th Jul 2010
As in many other countries, it is possible to get certain utility bills or facturas online. Unfortunately, most of the major providers are very efficient in taking their direct debits, but when it comes to ensuring that your ... more
Updated: Sun 11th Jul 2010
Assuming that you are a citizen from another eu country, then you are legally entitled to work in spain without a work permit. It is recommended that you first visit spain and spend some time to see if you are suited to the ... more
Updated: Thu 11th Mar 2010
Skype is essentially a free piece of software for your PC that can be downloaded from the Internet. The whole process is both quick and easy, and once installed you just need to register a user name, which can be your name ... more
Updated: Sat 6th Mar 2010
It is natural for people who own an investment property to want to rent it out, as the income derived can help to pay off the mortgage, add to your monthly income or provide a nest egg for the future. Too often, though, ... more
Updated: Wed 2th Dec 2009
The property boom in Spain a few years back brought with it an explosion of new Estate Agents looking to exploit the interest in new developments and property resales alike. Since the decline of the property industry many of ... more
Updated: Tue 24th Nov 2009
As soon as you have decided upon the type of enterprise that you wish to run and have thoroughly researched a suitable area, you will need to begin looking for the right business premises, or locales. ... more
Updated: Mon 9th Nov 2009
The Spanish Banking system has become much more receptive to awarding Business start up loans over the last few years, and whilst it’s fair to say that the process has become much easier, don’t expect a loan to be as easy to ... more
Updated: Mon 9th Nov 2009
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
Updated: Sat 7th Nov 2009
What is IVA in Spain? IVA or Impuestos sobre el Valor Añadido, put simply, is the UK equivalent of VAT and is applied to pretty much everything you buy ... more
Updated: Wed 9th Sep 2009
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
Updated: Thu 3rd Sep 2009
If you are planning a move to Spain you can not take for granted that it will be easy to find work – it won’t ! - But you can be prepared ... more
Updated: Sat 29th Aug 2009
Building your own home from scratch can be an enjoyable experience. However, in order to get it right a certain amount of serious thought and planning needs to go into it. There is a lot at stake so don't just dive straight ... more
Updated: Fri 28th Aug 2009
Any new business in Spain would be wise to take advantage of all grants and incentives that they qualify for and are available to them. In theory at least – there is a reasonable amount of financial assistance available ... more
Updated: Fri 14th Aug 2009
As of July 1st 2009 new legistlation opens up the market with regards to the supply of electricity and enabling consumers to change electricity suppliers.. ... more
Updated: Fri 17th Apr 2009
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 financial reasons. You should ... more
Updated: Fri 17th Apr 2009
Whether you are Buying a property, setting up a Business here or just looking to get the best possible advise on how to conduct matters in Spain, it is always important to know who and where to turn for the best possible ... more
Updated: Thu 16th Apr 2009
The Communidad Valencia Regional Government passed a law to speed urban development in 1994. Whilst the law was largely well intentioned it has become controversial for it's abuses by various Ayuntamientos and Developers ... more
Updated: Sun 12th Apr 2009
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
Updated: Sun 12th Apr 2009
If you are living in spain and wish to start your own business here, you need to register as self employed (autonomo) for income tax and social security reasons. many small businesses also prefer that their staff are ... more
Updated: Sun 12th Apr 2009
Regardless of your nationality, you are required to prove your resident or non-resident status when you wish to open a bank account in Spain ... more
Updated: Sun 12th Apr 2009
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
Updated: Wed 11th Mar 2009
Infuriating to many Spanish and British alike, Spain seems to close down completely for a Fiesta and it is often impossible to get anything done - quite often nobody seems to know exactly when many of the Fiestas are! ... more
Updated: Wed 11th Mar 2009
Employment in Spain is regulated strictly - the main purpose being to protect the rights of the Employee. It’s important both as an employer or employee to be aware of the different types of work contracts, holiday ... more
Updated: Wed 11th Mar 2009
The social security system in spain is similar to the UK. You pay your contributions every month, and that entitles you to a pension, unemployment benefit, sick pay, maternity pay and the right to receive free healthcare ... more
Updated: Wed 11th Mar 2009
Sometimes it is easier just to buy an existing business rather than to go through the whole process of setting a up a Business Yourself from the very begining, and in many cases start to build up a customer base. Depending ... more
Updated: Wed 11th Mar 2009
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 ... more
Updated: Wed 11th Mar 2009
Banks in Spain often provide a more personal and friendly service than those in the UK. Staff changes are not so frequent, they are encouraged to establish a personal relationship with the clients and the manager is often on ... more
Updated: Wed 11th Mar 2009
It might sometimes seem idyllic to live in a Rural Finca, miles off the beaten track and Far from the Madding Crowd, and quite often it is some weeks after making such a purchase that you come to realise that you haven't ... more