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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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What Are The Tourist Rental Laws In Catalonia

Thank you to our member Dena Rowlands for providing the link in English. http://www20.gencat.cat/portal/site/empresaiocupacio/menuitem.dd2cfc37bb1b69c0a6740d63b0c0e1a0/?vgnextoid=39ce4af10d93d310VgnVCM2000009b0c1e0aRCRD&vgnextchannel=39ce4a...

How Can Tax Authorities Check If You Are Non Resident?

They can access your electricity bills to see if there are any indications that you are here for longer than the legally permitted time for non-residents and will cross reference this with their data re the owner of the property declaring taxes ...

Are Living Wills Recognised In Spain?

Living Will is called ´Declaración de Voluntad Vital Anticipada´ in Spain. You have to register them with the relevant public authorities in your region for them to be valid and you can include all kinds of medical decisions that need to be m...

The Minimum Age To Obtain Driving Licences?

To apply for a driving licence in Spain, you need to be a registered resident. Licence AM (mopeds, micro cars) 15 years and not allowed to take passengers until age 18 Licence A1 (up to 125 cc) 16 years Licence A2 (up to 35 kW) 18 years Licence ...

What Dogs Are On Dangerous Breeds List?

Currently, these 15 breeds, although some regions have added German Shepherd and Boxer to the list, so best check your local Town Hall for the complete list for your area. These breeds are banned from private ownership unless licensed and cont...

Can Children Be Refused Free Healthcare If Not In Possession Of Health Card?

REPEALED. No, all children under 18 years have the right to the same medical care as any Spanish citizen, even if they cannot provide the necessary paperwork this would ordinarily entail. This means the healthcare should be free, as it is for al...

By Law, Can My Child Be Refused Healthcare?

No, all children under 18 years have the right to the same medical care as any Spanish citizen, even if they cannot provide the necessary paperwork this would ordinarily entail. This means the healthcare should be free, as it is for all Spanish ...

Can I Consult Waiting Lists For Medical Procedures Online?

Yes, you can. This is the link for Andalucia: Check Waiting List Time Andalucia   Check Waiting List Time Valencia Region Check Waiting List Time Catalunya Region Check Waiting List Time Murcia Region We will complement with other regions t...

Is There A Subsidy Available When Purchasing Electric Vehicle?

Yes, there is, for commercial vehicles, electic motorbikes, motorcycles and pushbikes with electric support motor. It´s regulated in the Plan de Impulso al Medio Ambiente (PIMA) Aire 3, as approved by Central Government in March 2014. Press Rel...

Where Can I Find Complete Text Consumer Law Balearic Islands?

Valid as of November 1st 2014. http://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2014/08/20/pdfs/BOE-A-2014-8820.pdf   ...

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