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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 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.