In Spain an NIE Number is essential for a wide range of legal and informal purposes whether you are resident or non-resident.  If you want to buy or rent property, work and many other purposes you will need an NIE number. What is it and how to do you get one? What is an NIE...

There are a number of requirements when living in Spain including The Padrón.  This gives you access to various services in Spain and here we explain the advantages and how to register on The Padrón. The Padrón is a Municipal Civil Register on which every resident must be registered. It is a legal obligation to...

Spain’s Non-Lucrative Visa allows non-EU citizens to live in Spain provided they are able to support themselves financially. It is used by those planning to retire to Spain and is an option for British retirees and other people who do not plan to work in Spain now that the UK is no longer a member...

Now the UK has left the EU, work permits in Spain are more difficult to obtain and if you plan to retire to Spain you have to get a visa and demonstrate that you can financially support yourself. These more onerous requirements have ended the dreams of those who had planned to move or retire...

If being “empadronado” (registered) implies consequences and fiscal obligations to the Tax Administration, just for the fact of having municipal registration is a recurring question that many citizens frequently ask. First, it’s essential to bear in mind that the “empadronamiento” is an administrative concept, which is regulated by Law 7/1985 on the Bases of the...

The Spain Digital Nomad Visa is a chance for individuals in search of the nomadic way of life while working from a distance or participating in independent activities. This visa initiative enables digital nomads to encounter the varied and lively culture of Spain while still making a living and adding to the worldwide labor force....

The Spanish Supreme Court has declared null the article of the Immigration Law that allowed the termination of temporary residence permits when there had been absences from Spain for more than 6 months within a period of 1 year. Written for Expat Network by Mª Eugenia Blasco Rodellar, Immigration Partner, AGM Abogados Without going into...

Europe Day is celebrated on 9 May in commemoration of the historic “Schuman Declaration”, considered to be the birth of the European Union as we know it. The European Union currently faces unprecedented challenges, such as the war in Ukraine and the climate crisis. Written for Expat Network by Marta Salvador Mateo, Immigration Lawyer. AGM...

The situation in the European Union is currently complicated with unprecedented challenges, such as the war in Ukraine and the climate crisis. In this context, Spain will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2023. During its Presidency, Spain will have special responsibility for leading initiatives related...

Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa allows those who work remotely to live in Spain for a few years, and also provides access to a beneficial tax regime. Written by Jason Porter of Blevins Franks You may be able to move to Spain a few years earlier than expected now, and not have to wait right until...

There are many foreigners who, attracted for different reasons, decide to emigrate and take up permanent residence in Spain. However, the process is laborious and there is a lot of paperwork  that must be completed before this can be achieved.  There are three fundamental steps that a foreigner wishing to reside in Spain must...

The Spanish Golden Visa offers non-EU citizens who intend to make a significant investment in the Spanish economy residency in Spain and visa free access to the Schengen zone.   The most common investment is the purchase of real estate.  TBB are offering comprehensive support to assist people through the whole process. Spain’s...