The Spanish real estate market has recovered since the crisis of 2008 and there are still many opportunities. Nevertheless, when you don’t know the language and even less the rules, it is important to prepare yourself for this important step that is the purchase of a property. Spain is not so different from other European countries, but it has specific rules that must be taken into account before starting. What are the steps to buy a Spanish property? I am Lisbob, the expat assistant, and I will explain everything you need to know about buying a property in Spain.
As an employee or self-employed person living in Spain, you will have to pay income tax. The Spanish tax is progressive and is directly deducted at source by the employer who pays it to the State. There are 7 tax brackets ranging from 19% to 49% and they start from the first euro of salary received, with some possible deductions. I’m going to tell you everything about income tax in Spain.
Spain is a country that has been able to modernize and digitalize a good part of its public services. Indeed, it is now possible to access a set of services online, without having to move. Taxes, social security, prefecture: thanks to the Certificado Digital (digital certificate) you will save a lot of time so you can focus on the essentials - here’s a list of the most important steps when moving to Spain. Even though the process to get your Digital Certificate is not simple, it is a one-time process that is very useful. How to get your Certificado Digital in Spain? What is it for? Here, I will tell you all about the digital certificate for Spanish public services.
The Spanish real estate market has recovered since the crisis of 2008 and there are still many opportunities. Nevertheless, when you don’t know the language and even less the rules, it is important to prepare yourself for this important step that is the purchase of a property. Spain is not so different from other European countries, but it has specific rules that must be taken into account before starting. What are the steps to buy a Spanish property? I am Lisbob, the expat assistant, and I will explain everything you need to know about buying a property in Spain.
The Empadronamiento is an obligatory administrative procedure when living in Spain, regardless of nationality. The ‘Padrón Municipal’ is simply the registration in the municipal register and it must be done by everyone. After the NIE, the empadronamiento at the city hall is simply the second most important administrative step in your expatriation to Spain. This formalitý is mandatory and free of charge and must be done with each change of address. How do you register as a local resident? I am Lisbob, the expat assistant, and I’m going to tell you everything about the empadronamiento in Spain.
Among the administrative procedures to be carried out during an expatriation in Spain, obtaining the NIE is one of the most important. Indeed, the Foreign Identity Number (NIE) is a unique and personal identification number that is mandatory when registering as a foreign resident living in Spain. Without this NIE number it will be impossible for you to rent an apartment, open a bank account, find a job or even take out subscriptions. In short, the NIE is a mandatory step as an expat in Spain. How do I get it ? What documents are needed ? I am Lisbob, the expats assistant, and I am going to tell you all about the NIE in Spain.
Registering your foreign car when you decide to go live in Spain can sometimes become a waste of time and a headache if you do not prepare enough. In order to import and register your vehicle in Spain you will have to follow certain steps and provide a list of documents and forms and of course, pay fees and taxes. The subject comes back regularly to the forums and sites of mutual help and the answers are sometimes vague and often different on how and also why to register his car In Spain. Is it compulsory to change its plates for Spanish plates? What is the risk if you do not register your foreign car in Spain? How much does it cost to import one's car? How to register your car in Spain? Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Spain, tells you everything about this registration process which can sometimes turn into a real administrative labyrinth.
You are an expatriate in Spain and you are looking for the house of your dreams, the one that will welcome all your lovely family? Or are you simply looking to invest in real estate in Spain and make a profit? The reasons for buying a house in Spain are many, and mistakes to avoid too. Indeed, many expatriates who rushed during the acquisition of their property in Spain and who unfortunately had to face many adventures, and sometimes significant financial losses. House seized after purchase, bad estimate of property taxes, we must be careful when buying a house or real estate in Spain. What are the pitfalls to avoid when acquiring a property ? What are the 5 mistakes to avoid ? Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Spain, accompanies you on this wonderful adventure. Here are the 5 mistakes not to make when buying your house or real estate in Spain.
It’s time to prepare your agenda and plan your holidays. Like every year, you can now find out which compulsory holidays in Spain and each region will be in 2022. Spanish law provides for compulsory holidays which are the same for the whole country. Regions can also benefit from their own public holidays, complicating the task when it is necessary to know the public holidays of each Spanish region. You can plan long weekends, extended holidays or just holidays. Lisbob will list its public holidays and you will find out what they have in store for you in terms of compulsory public holidays. What are the public and national holidays in Spain in 2022 ? What are the public holidays for the different regions of Spain ? Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Spain tells you all about the calendar of public holidays in 2022 for Spain and each of its regions.
You hold a foreign driving license without administrative validity (pink license) and are resident in Spain. Did you know that you had to exchange your foreign driving license for a Spanish license after two years of residence? Living in Spain also means knowing the rules that apply to driving licenses and the exchange of it. In Spain this approach is called Canje de Permiso de Conducción Europeo. Do I have to exchange my driving license in Spain? How to exchange your foreign driving license for a Spanish license? Lisbob, the Expats Assistant in Spain explains everything about the Canje and the driving license exchange in Barcelona or Madrid.
