What taxes do you need to pay when registering a vehicle in Spain?

When talking to clients for the first time, we find that there is always a lot of confusion regarding the taxes that you have to pay when registering a vehicle in Spain and putting it on Spanish plates. Each individual’s circumstances are different, whether it be that they have owned the vehicle for more than…

Getting residency in Spain before, during and after Brexit

It has always been a requirement by law (Real Decreto 240/2007), that if you wish to reside in Spain for more than 90 days you need to register as a resident. Every member of the family that lives with you in Spain must also register – if they don’t meet the requirements individually they can…

Essential documents to carry in your car when driving in Spain

If you are driving a Spanish registered vehicle in Spain, there are four mandatory documents you must carry in the car.  A valid driving licence  the vehicle’s Permiso de Circulación  the Tarjeta de Inspección Técnica del Vehículo Up to date ITV pass certificate if applicable   You need to carry the originals with you at all…

Getting residency in Spain during the Transition Period?

For UK passport holders, getting residency in Spain during the Transition Period as an EU citizen is still possible.  Currently, you can still get Spanish residency under the same conditions as before Brexit and there’s little doubt that it will be harder to get residency in Spain after the end of this year. We are…

Healthcare requirements to get residency in Spain

An important part of the application process to gain the right to residency in Spain is proving that you have suitable healthcare cover. The National Police station in Fuengirola published a notice explaining the healthcare requirements and we’ve translated the information into bite-size pieces for you. They start by saying why they have published the…