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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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How Do I De Register A Vehicle?

Please go to the On the Road Section of the Library to download the relevant file, or:   How to Remove a Vehicle from Circulation, De-Register or Update Details   ...

How Can I Dispose Of An Old Vehicle?

Please go to the On the Road Section of the Library for the relevant file, or click this link for direct access. HOW TO REMOVE A VEHICLE FROM CIRCULATION DE-REGISTER A VEHICLE OR UPDATE DETAILS ...

Leaving Spain. What Action Should I Take About My Residency Status?

Residents holding a TIE for residency, the card will expire. For EU Citizens and UKNS who are in possession of the green registration certificate/card: Download the form EX18 from our files tab. Fill in and at the bottom you will note residency...

I Work In Spain. How Do I Obtain Healthcare Cover For Holidays Back Home?

You can apply for a TSE Tarjeta Sanitaria Europea. Visit the Library, Section Health, for full details on the file: TSE/EHIC – OVERSEAS MEDICAL COVER, DON´T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT. ...

How Can I Find Out If I Am Entitled To Healthcare In Spain?

You can check this simply from home and online. Visit the Library, Section Health and you will locate the information required. Or click the link below for direct access. With digital signature or Clave Permanente, choose the 1st option in the l...

Pension Transfer. What Are The Bank Charges?

The banks in Spain are not allowed to charge on pension transfers. Furthermore, many banks will offer free banking due to the fact that you have regular transfers. Pensioners do not pay bank charges. This applies to those on a Spanish pension an...

What Is The ‘complementaria’ Tax (hidden Tax)

All properties purchased are subject to a transmission tax. The percentage of this tax on the purchase price of the property can vary depending on the region and price of the property. Normally between 8/10%.   Each purchaser will pay this tax...

Why Should I Register My Uk Driving Licence With Trafico?

Although it is not obligatory to do so, we highly recommend you to register your foreign driving licence with Trafico for a couple of reasons. When your licence is registered, possible fines will reach you without unnecessary delays. You will be...

What Is A Nie?

This is a fiscal (tax number) ‘ numero de identificación fiscal’ which must be used by a resident or nonresident for any transaction which include taxes of any sort. Spain. Those who become residents, will find that their NIE numbe...

Can I Switch My Electricity Contract To Night / Day Tariff ?

Yes you can, if your meter is a digital one. Consult the webpage of your electricity supplier for the relevant information. ...

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