We will post updates in Spanish law that our customers should keep an eye on. For more information, check out the following page where legal updates are frequently published
4 Things to Know about Spanish Wills
A will is essential wherever you live, but it is particularly important as a foreigner with assets in Spain to be aware of how inheritance law differs here. Here are some key things to note about Spanish wills. Draft a Spanish will for your Spanish assets...
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4 Tips for Buying a Home During De-escalation
How can I find the right house? Carry out an online investigation before arranging a viewing. There are many online tools available (3D plans of the houses, virtual tours, high-quality videos and photos etc.) which will allow you to avoid unnecessary visi...
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8 tips to choosing a good lawyer in Spain
The other night I was at a dinner party with a mixed group of friends (both British and Spanish) when one of them asked me how I would choose a lawyer in Spain – if I needed legal help. It was a good question and one that, directed at me, was like...
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ADOPTION OF OLD URBANISATIONS IN JAVEA AT LAST!
The Javea Town Hall has finally adopted the urbanisation of Las Laderas and Pi Verd, putting an end to the existing backlog and attending to the problems of this urbanisation on which many homes have not been able to obtain their occupancy certificate (c...
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Appointing an Executor for Spanish Wills
Normally, in Spain, Spaniards only appoint an Executor for their Wills when they are really wealthy. Certainly, you are not obliged by Spanish Law to appoint an Executor. It may sound a good idea to have an Executor for your Spanish Will but you need to t...
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Are you sure you are not missing any Spanish tax obligations ?
If you have just moved into Spain and are concerned about the possibility of missing any tax duty in Spain, you can now visit the article published by the Spanish Tax Office where you will find almost all you need to know related to your tax duties. Have ...
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As a resident in Spain you should complete the 720 form
As a resident in Spain you should complete the 720 form. This form IS ONLY A REPORT AND THER IS NO TAX TO PAY ON IT. HOWEVER NOT TO COMPLETE ON TIME HAS SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES. The report of assets abroad (720 form) for 2019 will commence next 1st January a...
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Authorising a Spanish Will from Outside Spain
As we have written about before, we highly recommend that foreigners with assets in Spain have a Spanish will. This may seem like a daunting process when out of the country but in fact it is possible and easy to get a Spanish will authorised from abroad. ...
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Basic steps before buying a property in Spain
Buying a property in Spain is not like buying a holiday souvenir! In fact, it should be taken with very great seriousness and you must know what to do before you even think of buying a property in Spain. Indeed, like most lawyers in Spain, I would str...
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Beware The New Spain-UK Double Tax Treaty
A new Spain-UK Double Tax Treaty has come into force. The new treaty was signed in London in March 2013 by the ambassador of Spain and the Secretary of the British Treasury. It replaces the treaty signed in London on 21st October 1975. Many countries have...
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