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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

Obtaining Healthcare And Thriving In The Spanish Nhs

I would like to present my video part one. Based on the topics below: How to Obtain Healthcare: Update: Maria no longer is in Spain or has her website.

Electricity Companies Denounced – Again

November 11, 2014 FACUA, one of the largest consumer organisations in Spain, have denounced all Spanish electricy companies for wrongly charging a higher rental price for the new digital meters than established by law. The law states that a high

Avoid Fines – Little Known Traffic Rules Nº 6

The answer to last week´s quiz question: What do these light signals mean and to whom are they directed?     Directed to buses and trams, when there is no seperate lane for buses or for buses, taxis and other vehicles. In the latter

Nicole King Interviews Myra On Mi Marbella Radio Show 12/09/2014 – Citizens Advice Bureau Spain

Myra’s interview with Nicole King on 12th September 2014, topics include: Inheritance Tax. Discrimination against nonresidents and their right to claim thousands paid in extra taxes. UK driving licences and the rules on the paper counterpa
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