Ex-pat laws

On Monday 17th June 2019, a new mortgage law came into force in Spain, having arrived late and with many changes, such as an article that is generating a lot of uncertainty in the Spanish real estate sector.

After deciding to move to Spain, many face a certain dilemma: it’s not possible to simply lay on the beach with a couple of margaritas, because somebody has to pay the rent.

There are just over two weeks left before Brexit is supposed to happen and it’s still not yet clear exactly how. The process is completely in the air with Theresa May’s defeat in the Commons of her latest push for a deal with the EU.

1. Attain a NIE number A NIE number is a tax identification number for foreigners which identifies you before the Spanish Tax Office and allows you to file and pay taxes in Spain. For more details on how to get a NIE number, see our guide explaining all about the NIE Number.

What is the 720 tax form? Form 720, in Spanish ‘Modelo 720’, is a declaration of overseas assets held outside of Spain. This includes details about: bank accounts in financial entities abroad

What is a NIE number?

Article written by Sabrina García, Legal Lifeline Lawyer.

British ex-pats who live in Spain and tourists who visit every year will be covered in terms of healthcare after Brexit, thanks to the new Healthcare (international Arrangements) Bill going through parliament.

A big part of getting settled when you move to Spain is having a car. Whether you bring it over with you from home and get it registered or you buy a Spanish car while you’re out here, you’ll need to get insured.

So you have to change the boiler in your home… we know it’s a pain in the neck and a hefty blow for your finances. On the bright side, the new boiler is sure to be more efficient and of better quality than the old one, saving you money in the long run.

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is a personalised card that gives the holder the right to receive medical assistance during a temporary stay in any of the countries of the European Union, the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and Switzerland.

Getting your academic degree recognised in Spain (also known as homologación) isn’t always a simple procedure. But why do you need to do it? Having an overseas qualification officially recognised in Spain means that is has the same value as its Spanish equivalent.