We will post updates in Spanish law that our customers should keep an eye on. For more information, check the following page where legal updates are frequently published
The Spanish Cadastre- a vital tool for every property owner!
Do we know what the “Spanish Cadastre” is? Every time there is a property purchase, buryers hear (or should hear!) about the Spanish Cadastre……..but do were really know what are they in charge of? Well, the Spanish Cadastre is an administrative re...
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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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For how long do I keep original invoices of my business?
If you have a business in Spain and wish to stop trading, keep an eye on your original invoices for at least 6 years! The Spanish Tax Office has the right to review your tax forms for a long period of time and they are free to request original invoices fo...
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Electricity bills in Spain will be sent bi-monthly rather than monthly (once again)
By Royal Decree 1718/2012 of December 28th the Spanish Official State Bulletin, (Real Decreto 1718/2012) has decreed the procedure for the reading and billing of electricity for users that are below 12kw. Accordingly, electricity users with 15 kW or less ...
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Financial services protection in Spain!
If you are British, you will know that the Financial Services Authority (FSA) is an independent body that regulates the financial services industry in UK. You will also know that the FSA recently issued its largest retail fine to HSBC because of inappropr...
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Selling your property in Spain, more costs soon!
If you are planning to sell or rent your property in Spain, be aware that the Spanish Government plans to approve, this month, a law which will require Spanish vendors or landlords to give to purchasers or tenants an ‘Energy Certificate’. To obtain t...
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Ready for a tax increase ?
All of you planning to purchase a property in the Valencian community will have to pay more for purchasing a property! The transfer tax has increased one percent! From the 1st January 2013 until the 31st December 2014, the transfer tax to pay will be 8%...
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Plusvalia tax in Spain, the “forgotten” tax!!
Most of you may have heard about “Plusvalía”. You may have heard it mentioned but do you really know what it is and the implications it has for you as a property owner? Plusvalia is a Local Tax, which you have to pay every time there is a tr...
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Increase on Income Tax !
I have found this clear explanation about how the tax percentages to pay for Spanish Income Tax Return have increased compared with those paid in 2011. Very interesting indeed! If you want me to assist you with your Spanish Income Tax Return then plea...
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Spanish legal restrictions on payments in cash within Spain
Legal restrictions on payments in cash in Spain came into force on the 19th November 2012, so if you plan to make any payment in Spain over 2.500 €, check first if this new restriction is applicable to you. Payments in cash of 2.500 € or more are forb...
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