Can I Still Move Or Retire To Spain?
So post-Brexit retiring to Spain has become more complicated but are you still able to move or retire to Spain? For some on lower incomes it is more difficult but many are still making the move to enjoy the climate and lifestyle. Written by Nigel Ayres, CEO of Expat Network Spain with its average of...
Business Immigration In Spain Through Entrepreneurship
There has been a significant increase in business immigration in Spain, especially from foreign entrepreneurs who see in the country an opportunity to create their business driven by the success of digital companies born of small innovate projects (known as startups). This new knowledge-based economy is an important lever for growth and prosperity, as it...
Spanish NIE Number – What Is It And How Do You Get One?
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...
How And Why You Should Register On The Padrón
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...
Can Brits Still Afford To Move Or Retire To The Sun?
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...
Does The “Empadronamiento” In Spain Imply Tax Residence In Spain?
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...
Spain Digital Nomad Visa – A Guide
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....
Supreme Court Protects Temporary Residence In Spain, Even If There Are Long-Term Absences From The Country
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...
New Developments In European Immigration Law From A Spanish Perspective
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...
New Developments In European Immigration Law From A Spanish Perspective
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 New Digital Nomad Visa – Who’s Eligible And The Tax Benefits
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...
What Must A Foreigner Do To Live In Spain?
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...