Insurance claims for business and private individuals
The Court of First Instance in Leon has recently ordered an insurance company to pay a local Bar owner 13.200€ in compensation for the 93 days the Bar had to close during the pandemic. Other Courts have made similar decisions
Spanish taxation
Whether you live in Spain full time or part time you may be liable to pay tax in Spain. The primary test for Spanish tax residency is spending 183 days or more living in Spain per calendar year. Even if
Major changes to Spanish Town Hall taxes on sales and inheritance – plus valia
Making the property market even more interesting in Spain is a major change to the local taxes normally payable by vendors or inheritors of property – the plus valia – or local capital gains improvement tax. The varying rates charged
Taxation in Spain for Residents and Non resident property owners
Whether you are tax resident in Spain or own a holiday home here and live in another country the different tax system in Spain can seem very daunting. Every country has particular rules and obligations and by ensuring your affairs
Commercial property rentals – Update
The Royal Decree-Law 35/2020 has established the possibility for small and medium-sized enterprises and self-employed workers in Spain to request a rent deferral or a 50% rent reduction before 31/01/2021, if no agreement has been reached between the parties and
Residency for British Citizens – The Foreign Identity card – TIE
A new residence document was introduced last year for British Citizens in accordance with the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement between Britain and Spain. An application can now be made for those who were residing in Spain prior to 31st
Employment issues and restructuring your business
Now that shops, hotels, restaurants and companies are opening up a restructuring of your business may be necessary. Understanding Employment law is more important than ever to ensure that you can continue to manage your business, whether this is a
Are you in the UK and want to sign a Spanish will
If you want to sign a Will for your Spanish assets this can be signed in the UK without having to travel to Spain. If you have assets in Spain it is strongly recommended that you have a separate Spanish
Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration del Registro de Validaciones Testamentarias de Inglaterra y Gales
A menudo es necesario que las personas que viven en España soliciten una “Grant” del Registro de Validaciones Testamentarias de Inglaterra y Gales (The Probate Registry). Esto puede ser porque un británico murió sin un testamento español, pero tenía bienes
Do you need a Grant of Probate in England or Wales? Did a relative die without leaving an English Will?
Grants of Probate and letters of administration are issued by the Probate Registry of England and Wales. It is often necessary for people living in Spain to apply for a Grant from the Probate Registry of England and Wales.This could
Multas por saltarse el Estado de Alarma
Las multas se están imponiendo aplicando la Ley de protección de la seguridad ciudadana, Ley Organica 4/2015. Aunque ha sido a través de unas directrices del Ministerio del Interior cuando se han elaborado un listado de infracciones y sanciones. Las
Available for all your Spanish legal advice
We are available by telephone and email for all your legal issues We want to take this opportunity to send all our clients and all those with property and businesses in Spain our good wishes. We are keeping our telephone