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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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How Do I Donate My Body To Science

Donating a body to science. For this you do not apply for a donor card but contact: the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy and Embryology closest to your location, usually a University Hospital. Please read the full information from the ...

How To Apply For Residency Status For My Non Eu Family Member

For information on application for residency for a non EU Citizen Spouse, please read the information on the website the EU commission.   Right to      Residency Rights and Formalities in English   IMPORTANT If you spouse ha...

Can I Apply For Rent Subsidy In Spain?

Update with info from 2018 HERE   Yes, you can, info in the News & Views section of the website, under Latest News. Or click this link for direct access. New Rent Subsidies Available As Of Today ...

How To Change Address On Residency Card Non Eu.

Non EU. To communicate change of address, nationality or civil status, you can download this form from the Library and on the link below. Fill it out and take it with your current residency registration document, passport and copies, original pa...

How To Read Nomina – Contributions Inss, Retentions Irpf

The following link explains it all, note that the IRPF percentages vary, depending on kind of contract. From 2% for temporary contracts, to 11% for indefinite ones. Explanatory article on how to read your nomina – wage slip. In Spanish &nb...

How Can I Apply For A Criminal Record Check?

Please visit the link below for obtaining the record in Spain. Website in Spanish English French   From the UK   UK International Child Protection Certificate ...

Can We Claim Winter Fuel Payments Living Abroad?

Please visit this link for information form the UK government. ...

E Bikes, E Scooters Insurance And Itv Update July 2019

New Instruction 19/V-134 from DGT Trafico in May 2019, defining two categories of E-scooters in accordance with EU Regulations: L1e-A and L1e-B. For both you need a driving licence, matriculation, insurance, regular ITV checks, helmet. (Note: th...

How Do I Find The Catastral Reference For A Property?

The link below will provide the information. The guide is in Spanish. There are three links to visit and a telephone number available. To be uploaded* Here is the link to the download the pdf information sheet in English   Consult the Catas...

What Is The 3% Retention On Property Sales?

This is a retention 3% of the full sales price of the property as declared at the notary. This amount is withheld on all property sales conducted by nonresidents. The amount can be held by the purchasers legal representative or the notary and p...