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Pima Aire 4, New Subsidy Programme Vehicles

Plan de Impulso al Medio Ambiente «PIMA Aire 4» contains grants for the acquisition of commercial vehicles, vehicles that use gas for combustion, and bicycles with pedal assist by electric motor. Amounts vary from 1.000 euros for a commercial

Automatic Exchange Of Information Within The Eu

It is often said that when America sneezes the world catches a cold, well recent US legislation has Europe reaching for the Kleenex. After committing to the American tax evasion legislation FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) the EU began

A Glimmer Of Hope For People With A Residencia Permit And No Healthcare

A video by Maria explaining in detail the two lawsuits that give hope for EVERY person with a residence permit, no matter the date. https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/wp-content/uploads/lawsuit.mp4   Glimmer of Hope Video

Taxman Has No Boundaries

The Spanish Tax Agency has sent out letters to owners of properties in over a 1.000 towns in Spain, informing them of the start of proceedings (´expediente´), regarding non-declared alterations to the construction of their property. Could eit

Inheritance Tax Benefits For Non-residents And Residents In Spain

The Kingdom of Spain was condemned by the Court of Justice of the European Communities in its Judgment of 3 September 2014, case C-127/12, because the Spanish regulation of the Inheritance and Gift Tax (IGT) does not comply with the principle of

‘eeo’ European Enforcement Order And Your Property Abroad

I have to date avoided writing on the subject of the ‘European Enforcement orders’ for various reasons. One being that I did not want to jump onto the ‘scaremongering’ bandwagon. Two, which may seem presumptuous of me but do know that ou

New Intestacy Rules In England & Wales And How It Affects Expats In Spain

The entry into force on 1 October 2014 of the Inheritance and Trustees Powers Act 2014 in England and Wales poses a new scenario for expats living in Spain. If they live in Spain but still own property in the UK and they are “intestateâ€

Emergency/accident/pregnancy/children Free Healthcare

Contrary to what many think, treatment for emergency and accident cases is FREE from the Spanish NHS. This is also for those without a EHIC or health card. For pregnant women up to and post birth treatment is also free. in Spain is Children und

Illegal Commissions On Mortgage Accounts

A question that pops up frequently, whether banks are allowed to charge commission on bank accounts that are used exclusively for payment of mortgage or other kinds of loans. FACUA-Consumers in Action have denounced 10 banks for charging commiss

Post April 2012 Healthcare The Travesty

The information widely shared and insisted on by the INSS on not allowing post April 2012 residents healthcare, could be about to change. Healthcare in Spain only if you are working, pensioner or dependent, right? FALSE The INSS turns people awa
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