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How Can Citizens Advice Bureau Spain Benefit You?

As an expatriate living in Spain; do you find that the Spanish bureaucratic system can be disconcerting? Have you discovered that the simplest of transactions are difficult to conclude? Find yourself searching for answers to problems only to discover that there is nowhere where you could find a solution? I am assuming that the answer is yes and that is why should be a member of our web site if you arent already.

Most Recently Added FAQ's

Residency – Do I Need It To Be Able To Work In Spain?

No, you do not. You will need an NIE number though, and once you have a contract, your employer should register that with the Employment Agency (SEPE/INEM) and you will get a social security number. Some employers will ask you to arrange for thi...

Tax Certificates Examples

You may be asked to produce a tax certificate for the authorities here or abroad. Here are some examples of the various tax certificates. Just click ´English´ at the top right of the page to change the language. LINK TO TAX OFFICE WEBSITE ...

Internet Safety How To Make Children Aware And Teach Safe Surfing

The EU has published a new App, called Happy Onlife, just for this purpose. ¨Happy Onlife is a game for children and adults, aimed at raising awareness of the risks and opportunities of internet and promoting the best online practices. The game...

Scatter Ashes Allowed In Spain?

In general, in Spain you are allowed to scatter ashes, as long as you avoid public roads or public parks and take the container back with you, unless it´s made of biodegradable material. It´s up to each indivudual town however, to issue furthe...

Why Have I Received A Tax Bill Months After Purchasing My Property?

You will have paid your purchase tax when you bought but, if you bought a property at a value below what the tax assessed value is, you will receive what is known a a ‘complementaria’ supplementary tax. You may be able to claim again...

Scrap Yards Authorised By Dgt/trafico

Click HERE For a list of authorised centres. Authorised scrap yards   When you use these listed centres for scrapping your car, you can be sure they will take care of the necessary paperwork to get the car deregistered (baja definitiva) or...

Rental Deposits Regulations Andalucia

In Andalucia all deposits taken for rental properties should be held by the Junta de Andalucia. The amount should be lodged within a month of the date of the rental contract. The deposit taken should be the equivalent of one months rent.   ...

Subsidy Schoolbooks Valencia

In many autonomous regions, schoolbooks are free, recycled a couple of times by the schools. Others work with ´cheque libro´ that will enable you to purchase most schoolbooks at a local bookshop with usually just the odd workbook (that needs t...

Divorced Separated, Will I Continue To Be Covered By Healthcare?

If you are in receipt of alimony payments, both the spouse and the dependant children will be able to continue to be covered for healthcare. You will be able to apply for independent cards. Please visit the INSS to confirm that you meet the requ...

Can My Brothers Or Sisters Be Dependent On Me For Healthcare?

IF you are working and are insured for state healthcare, yes they may be entitled. Apply at your local office of INSS social security and check that they meet the requisites. ...