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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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Is There A Legal Maximum Delivery Time For Acquired Goods Or Services?

Unless agreed upon by both parties, the maxium wait time for goods or services to be delivered is one month (art. 66.1 of the Ley de Consumidores). Likewise for good or services purchased from a distance (on-line) (art. 109). ...

Is There A Minimum Font Size For Contracts?

Yes, fonts used in contracts must be 1,5 mm high as a minimum and the background colour, is not supposed to influence legibility negatively. Article 80.1 of the Ley de Consumidores. ...

Can A Company Legally Offer ´client Information Telephone Number´at Surcharge?

No, according to art. 21.2 of the Ley de Consumidores the cost for the consumer when using a number ´Atención al cliente´ cannot be more than the basic telephone tariff. UPDATE MARCH 2017. The fact that numerous companies operating in Spain d...

Can A Company Call Me With Commercial Offers At All Hours?

No, according to art. 96.2 of the Ley de Consumidores they are only allowed to call you between 9 and 21 hours, and not on holidays or during weekends. You can opt out of receiving any commercial/marketing phone calls by registering on the Robin...

Do You Need A Licence To Let Off Fireworks?

Regulations for Andalucia state that you do not, if you limit yourself to simply letting off the ready-made articles that you can legally buy and do not manipulate or combine them. Please be warned that you cannot carry more than 15 kg of firewo...

Am I Entitled To Free Healthcare As A Post April 2012 Resident?

Update 04/02/2016. Due to a recent court case where a court ruled in favour of the INSS, this subject is on hold until we have further information. For information on this, please visit the link below. A glimmer of hope for people with a resi...

How Can I Enter The Nhs For Healthcare?

Visit the link below for the health section in our libaray. Navigate the site for other information and news about healthcare in Spain by using the search tool. Health Section ...

How Can I Obtain My Vida Laboral Employment History

Visit the link below which will provide various options to apply for the information. LINK TO INFO FILE IN LIBRARY   Direct link to the Seguridad Social electronic office, info in English HERE In addition to that info. You can also apply by...

Co Payment Prescription Meds Maxima 2015 For Pensioners

For info please read our Information Post in the Latest News section under News & Views. Or click this link for direct access. https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/co-payment-prescription-meds-maxima-2015/   ...

What Info Should Be Included On Food Labels?

Please consult our Information Post in the News & Views section. Or click this link for direct access. Food Labelling – Consumer Info ...