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Tips, Real Estate
Marc Martin - Spain
Accommodation in Spain: search, rental ...

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.

Accommodation in Spain: search, rental contract, deposit
Tips, Work, Finance, Freelancer
Marc Martin - Spain
Income tax in Spain : brackets, return, ...

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.

Income tax in Spain : brackets, return, deductions
Tips, Real Estate
Marc Martin - Spain
How to buy a property in Spain

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.

How to buy a property in Spain
Tips, Health
Marc Martin - Spain
NIE: everything you need to know about the ...

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.

NIE: everything you need to know about the foreigner's identity number in Spain

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How and why register your foreign car in Spain in 8 steps ?

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How and why register your foreign car in Spain in 8 steps ?

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.

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How to exchange your foreign driving license for a Spanish one : everything about Canje in Spain

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How to exchange your foreign driving license for a Spanish one : everything about Canje in Spain

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.

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5 mistakes to avoid when registering your foreign car in Spain

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5 mistakes to avoid when registering your foreign car in Spain

For most people who choose to move to Spain, the registration of their vehicle is often part of the process. In this process, as often during an expatriation, things are not so simple! Indeed, if you have the right to move to Spain in your favorite vehicle, you also have a number of obligations to respect when you register your car. In order to import your vehicle Spain, it is necessary not to make mistakes that can prove fatal. What are the 5 mistakes not to be made when registering your car in Spain? What are the pitfalls to avoid when importing a vehicle? Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Spain, unveils the 5 mistakes you should not make when registering your foreign vehicle in Spain.

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OFFICIAL - Spain to open borders on June 22nd

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OFFICIAL - Spain to open borders on June 22nd

It's official: Spain will open its borders with Portugal and France on June 22nd. The announcement was made this morning by the Spanish Minister of Tourism. The Spanish authorities had closed the borders in mid-March, except for Spanish citizens, border workers and the transport of goods when the country isolated itself to limit the contagion of the coronavirus. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about the reopening of the Spanish borders.

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Spain ends forced quarantine for tourists from July

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Spain ends forced quarantine for tourists from July

Spain has set up a compulsory quarantine for anyone coming from abroad, even for Spanish nationals. This measure caused reciprocity on the French side which also imposed a quarantine for people arriving from Spain. This quarantine raises questions about the tourist season because few tourists will agree to stay locked up 14 days before being able to enjoy their vacation. The Spanish government has just clarified things through the Minister of Industry: there will be no quarantine for tourists arriving in Spain from July. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Spain, tells you all about the announcements about the end of the forced quarantine.

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Pedro Sanchez steps back and announces the end of the state of emergency in the coming days and a faster "desescalada"

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Pedro Sanchez steps back and announces the end of the state of emergency in the coming days and a faster "desescalada"

The head of the Spanish government Pedro Sanchez is strongly criticized for his management of the coronavirus crisis and for the application of the state of emergency for more than 2 months. A “desescalada” has been set up but it is too slow for certain regions which see it only as a means for the government to control them and the demonstrations which started in Madrid have spread to several large cities of the country. This Sunday, Pedro Sanchez announced the end of the state of emergency in the coming days in certain autonomous regions, and the government meanwhile said that the "desescalada" could accelerate. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about the retreat of Pedro Sanchez and his government.

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Pedro Sanchez announces that Spain will be able to receive tourists in July and the resumption of La Liga on June 8th

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Pedro Sanchez announces that Spain will be able to receive tourists in July and the resumption of La Liga on June 8th

Spain is one of the most affected countries in the world by the coronavirus epidemic and is still in a state of emergency. Tourists and expatriates are affected by the measures implemented in Spain, but this could change quickly. Pedro Sanchez announced this Saturday that tourists will be able to come to Spain again in July, and also that the Spanish football championship (La Liga) will resume the week of June 8th, obviously with strict security and safety measures. 'hygiene. Professionals in the Spanish tourism sector (12% of GDP) will have to wait before hoping to raise the bar for a year which already looks bleak. Expatriate assistant Lisbob tells you all about Pedro Sanchez’s announcements.

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Spain will not open its borders until the end of June

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Spain will not open its borders until the end of June

With 27,650 deaths linked to the coronavirus, Spain is one of the most affected countries in the world and it is gradually implementing deconfinement measures. Tourism is one of the most impacted sectors, and travel restrictions are very strict in Spain. The borders being closed, neither tourists nor expatriates can move, except for valid reason. Spain announced on Monday its plan for the reopening of its borders and aims for free movement at the end of June, possibly at the same time as the end of the state of emergency scheduled for June 27th, if Pedro Sanchez obtains his extension. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about the reopening of the Spanish borders.

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Spain extends border closure until June 15th and let 5 airports open to foreigners

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Spain extends border closure until June 15th and let 5 airports open to foreigners

Spain has embarked on the “desescalada”, the deconfinement plan which will be divided into 4 phases. Nevertheless, the state of emergency is still in force and Spain has published two new decrees which extend the closing of the borders and which authorize 5 airports to receive people coming from abroad. The latter must justify a valid reason for going to Spain. These measures are in addition to the mandatory 14-day quarantine for those arriving from abroad, and clearly go against the European trend to reopen internal borders. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about extending border closings and open airports.

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Spain imposes a 14-day quarantine on anyone coming from abroad and extends the closing of its borders to May 24th minimum

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Spain imposes a 14-day quarantine on anyone coming from abroad and extends the closing of its borders to May 24th minimum

Spain has been engaged for a few days in the “desescalada”, the deconfinement plan which will be divided into 4 phases. Among the points that remain outstanding, the resumption of international flights as well as the opening of borders, important subjects for expats. A first measure was taken on Tuesday with the obligation to remain in quarantine for 14 days for anyone coming from abroad. This obligation will apply from Friday, May 15th, throughout the state of emergency. Also, border controls are extended to at least May 24th. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about this mandatory 14-day quarantine for anyone arriving in Spain.