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Understanding healthcare in Spain: System, benefits and costs

If you are a user of public healthcare system in Spain or would like to become one, then you will certainly be interested to know what health benefits are provided and how you get healthcare in Spain. How does the Spanish healthcare system function, where does medical treatment take place and how much does medical […]

Exemption from registration tax in Spain? Modelo 06

The vehicle registration tax (“Impuesto de Matriculación”) is a significant cost factor when registering motor vehicles (cars, motorbikes, etc.) in Spain. However, if you or your vehicle fulfil certain conditions, you do not have to pay this tax. The focus here is on the exemption from registration tax in Spain due to relocation to Spain […]

Importing a car to the Canary Islands correctly: Steps & taxes

If you want to permanently import a vehicle from an EU country or third country to the Canary Islands, customs formalities must be completed, among other things. In addition, import taxes must be paid, as the Canary Islands have a special status under tax law. Thorough preparation is therefore required when importing a car to […]

Self-employed in Spain: How do I become an ‘autónomo’?

If you want to become self-employed in Spain as an ‘autónomo’, you must first complete a few formalities before you can start your business activity. Two essential steps are registering with the national insurance and with the tax authorities in Sapin How do I register with these authorities as a self-employed person (like freelancer, independent […]

All steps to get a driving licence in Spain easily

Are you are foreigner (EU citizen or non-EU citizen) and thinking of getting your driving licence in Spain? If so, the following guide will help you to successfully obtain your Spanish EU driving licence (‘permiso de conducir’ or ‘carné/carnet de conducir’). In addition to the requirements to be met, you will learn about the individual […]

Paying road tax in Spain: easy with this information

Road tax in Spain (“impuesto de circulación”) is a mandatory tax for all motor vehicles (such as cars and motorcycles) to be allowed to drive on public roads in Spain. Non-payment or late payment of this tax can have serious consequences. That’s why I’m pointing out all the important details to bear in mind when […]

Living as an EU pensioner in Spain and moving correctly!

Moving to Spain as a pensioner from an EU country can be associated with many challenges and bureaucratic hurdles. Such a step should therefore be well prepared – both legally and financially. In this specialist article, you will learn everything you need to know about life as an EU pensioner in Spain: from pension taxation […]

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