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Movistar Now Charging Excess Data Consumption - How To Avoid

Per 18.5.2016 Movistar started charging clients who consume extra ´megas´ on top of their contracted monthly amount of data volume. At 1,5 eurocent/MB and capped at 15 euros/month and with SMS warnings to the clients if they are approaching th

Entrepreneurial Law Eases Investment In Spain

On September 19, 2013, a new law was approved by the Parliament of Spain to support entrepreneurs and their internationalisation. The essential purpose of this law was to undertake reforms favourable for growth and economic recovery, as well as

Ibi Subventions And Tax Obligations!

Many of the town halls across Spain offer residents various schemes in the way of reductions on the IBI (annual rates bill) and the rubbish collection charges. Though the reductions are guaranteed for pensioners, those on lower incomes, large f

Marbella (pgou) Urban Plan Annulled

First posted in November 2015 and lost due to website crash. Annulment of the Marbella PGOU (Urban Development Plan) by the Supreme Court. A conference was held to advise on the Legal Analysis and Consequences carried out by a top Marbella law f

Civil Society Days Brussels-citizens Advice Bureau Spain Agenda

‘Civil Society Days’ Citizens Advice Bureau Spain Agenda Brussels. visit by adviser Myra Cecilia Azzopardi. Besides the agenda below. I am also making arrangements to meet various members of EESC and ECAS. This is to discuss the many issues

British Couple Refunded 58,000 Plus Interest Paid For Aifos Off-plan Property Never Received.

Banco Popular has been ordered by a court in Malaga to pay a British couple the sum of 58,000 euros plus interest. The couple had signed for an apartment at Hacienda Casares from the promoters Aifos in 2004. The cost of the apartment was 167,936

Why We Moderate Cab Spain Group Page Strictly

On the 5th of May this year the Supreme Court ruled in a Civil Court case, initiated by an individual because of offensive comments on a public forum of a webpage. The Supreme Court ruled that the individual´s honor was indeed defamed and that

The Driving Licence Fiasco Live On Radio!

The Driving Licence Fiasco and Too Many Back Seat Drivers Live on ‘Talk Radio Europe’. “Lets Talk with Bill Padley ” between 11am and 12 noon on Monday 2 May. Richelle de Wit will be talking with Bill Padley about whether you n

Roaming Mobile Costs. First Reduction Today

As from today 30/04/2016. When you use your mobile phone in other EU countries – to call, text (send SMS messages) or go online – there’s a limit on what your operator can charge you. Throughout the EU, the “Euro-tariff” fo

Renta - Changes Re Imputed Income On 2nd Homes

If you own a second property in Spain, besides the ´vivienda permanente´ that you live in permanently, you need to be aware of the change in the tax regulation for this year´s Renta declaration. The tax on the benefit of having a 2nd property
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