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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.

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Are There Fixed Times To Dispose Of Rubbish?

Rubbish disposal containers are provided by the town halls. This is for domestic residue and chemical oils and other materials, contact your town hall for information. You can also visit this LINK for information on your recycling plant ‘P...

Dept Of Social Security Telephone/addresses

Visit the link below for contact telephone numbers and addresses for the department of the INSS (Seguridad Social). Social Security ...

Is Plusvalia Affected By Statute Of Limitations?

The statute of limitations is 4 years from the date up to which the tax should have been declared. 4 years six months. The tax has only prescribed if you did not receive notification for payment which would mean the time would start after the la...

Building Noise. Hours When Building Works Is Permissible?

Please visit this LINK for further information. ...

Where To Apply For Pension If Worked In Uk And Spain?

You apply for a pension when worked in more than one EU country in the last country you worked in. Information from the UK government on this LINK Further information with examples from the EU From the INSS where you would make your application...

How Do I Obtain A Certificate Of Nonresidency?

You may receive notification in Spanish something like this: CERTIFICACIÓN NEGATIVA RESIDENCIA EXPEDIDA MINISTERIO INTERIOR O TARJETA IDENTIDAD EXPEDIDA MINISTERIO ASUNTOS EXTERIORES The bank is asking for a certificate of declaration of nonre...

Can I Drive A Moped With Ordinary Car Licence In Spain?

Yes, you can, when you have held the B licence for a minimum of 3 years. Up to 125 cc mopeds and motorcycles. ...

Autonomo – Family Members Working Same Workplace

If you want to join your husband, registered partner or family member up to 2nd degree in his/her self employed business, as a general rule you cannot be employed on a contract, but will have to register as autonomo instead, as ´autonomo colabo...

Renting Out Tourism Property In Valencia? The Law On Vivienda Turistica

Modification to the rental law 2024 Question: If I rent out my villa for holiday purposes, throughout the year for 1 to 2 weeks at a time, do I need to register with the Tourist Board? Answer: Assuming that you offer your villa for holiday renta...

Electricity Companies – How To Compare Prices?

By using THIS LINK to the website of the Spanish CNMC – the Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia. (National Commission for Markets and Competition). ...

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