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- COVID19 – what measures are the government preparing for small businesses?
Work inspectors may start to carry out surprise bar inspections at any time of day! – Don’t be surprised if you suddenly get a night-time or weekend inspection in your bar, even if you are full and busy trying to serve clients!
Changes to the ITV – The Spanish government has made some important changes to the way the ITV system works for vehicles across the nation. Here’s an explanation of the main changes.
Online property portals obliged to inform upon landlords and lets – The Spanish tax authority Hacienda will require all online property rental portals to provide exact details upon landlords and income as from July 2018.
New payment protections as from January 2018 – As from January 2018, Spanish banks will be forced to take steps to protect customers against fraud and theft. Shopping online will change forever…..
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- Business & self-employed taxes
New tax breaks for the newly self employed!
Lending money to a company? – If you are considering loaning money at zero or low interest to a family member to help them get their new business off the ground, be clever and loan the money to them, not the business. It will save you tax…
Issuing a corrective invoice – do’s and don’t! – What to do when you need to correct a wrong invoice – and how to do it
Tax deductions for the self-employed in 2018 – Which business expenses are tax deductible in 2018 for the self employed?
If you’ve recently setup a business, you may be eligible for a personal tax relief…. – Rate payers who put money into a new business last year may have the right to deduct up to 20% of the investment off their personal income tax.
The self employed will see big changes in 2018
Save money by taking your dividend on account
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- Personal taxation
How to buy property in Spain – A 5 minute guide to the costs of purchasing, and how we can help you minimise costs while ensuring your new home is 100% legal
Sell online? Make sure you’re declaring your tax – even if it’s a once off! – The Spanish tax authority has ruled that any individual selling goods second-hand online is still liable for tax, even if it’s a once-off sale.
Non resident but own a Spanish reg car? Take care and check your tax situation… – If you are non-resident in Spain but have a Spanish registered car, you may be unwittingly registered as a Spanish tax payer – meaning you are liable for changing your foreign licence to a Spanish one, and may face a hefty fine for not doing so.
Why non-residents shouldn’t be on the padrón – It is obligatory for Spanish residents to register on the census (padrón) of the town where they live. But it is neither obligatory, nor advantageous, for non-residents to register on the census. We explain why.
What taxes do I pay on my UK income (ie pension or dividends) in Spain? – An overview on how UK income is taxed for expats who are resident in Spain and thus liable for tax here.
Consanguinity and what it means to you
Have you paid your ITP tax on your rental?
Municipal capital gains tax banished by courts
Inheritance tax presentation for non residents
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- Living in Spain
Buy a Spanish will online – If you need a will in Spain, get started now with our online Spanish will service. Fast and efficient!
How can I stay in Spain for more than 90 days? – What are my options after Brexit for staying more than 90 days in Spain at a time?
Married to someone self-employed? You could be liable for their debts – If you are married in communion of goods, then you could be liable for the debts run up by your self-employed partner unless steps are taken
Do you have a large family? Become a familia numerosa! – It is easier than you may expect to become a familia numerosa, or large family. And the benefits are worth it.
Non resident inheritance – If you aren’t resident in Spain but have inherited assets located in the country, you’ll still have to file an inheritance tax form in Spain and pay the appropriate taxes. Do it quickly or face a penalty.
What taxes do I pay on my UK income (ie pension or dividends) in Spain? – If you have income from the UK and are resident in Spain, you need to declare the money on your annual tax form. By efficiently using the UK and Spanish tax treaty, you may be able to save on taxes!
Residency permit or NIE number?
Do I need a Spanish will?
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- Home & rental owners
Should I rent my apartment short or long term? – Short term lets may look profitable, but sometimes you won’t earn as much as with a decent residential let… Let’s check the sums!
Taking over a mortgage is usually the best option
Non resident property owner income tax returns
Moving abroad doesn’t mean residents have to pay capital gains tax on their house sale
Planning on giving your home to your children? There may be a better alternative
Non resident inheritance
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- Free E-books on…
- Replate your vehicle in Spain – We have produced a free e-book which explains the whole process of matriculating your vehicle in Spain. Updated for 2017!
Operating a tourism rental – This free guide is aimed at property owners who wish to rent out their properties or homes for short term holiday lets in the region of Andalucí
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