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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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Rental Deposit Is There A Legal Amount?

The amount of the deposit can be via a pact with the agreement of all parties. A deposit for properties used for the sole purpose of a dwelling is governed by the law and the amount payable is the equivalent of one months rental. For a commerc...

Register Newborn/beneficiaries For Healthcare Online

If you are paying into the system, either as employee or autonomo/self employed, or through an invoicing cooperative, and have a digital certificate installed on your computer, or have arranged for a Cl@ve Permanente through the INSS or the Tax ...

How To Change Address/circumstances On Residency Certificate/authorisation

You are obliged by law to keep the authorities, so the Policia Nacional or Foreigners Office in your province informed of change of address/circumstances within 30 days of the fact, if you´re from outside the EU and have a residency authorisati...

Alta After Temporary Baja Vehicle

Info on the DGT website. You´ll need to present certificate that the vehicle passed ITV-test and make an appointment at Trafico first. You will need to pay a small fee, online or at Trafico with a card, no cash accepted. Information in English ...

Nhs Pension – Government Pension For Tax Purposes Or Not?

NHS pensions are not all crown pensions. This is an extract from “PAYE81025 – PAYE operation: double taxation claims submitted by non resident individuals: government pensions” “Please be aware that for double taxation pu...

Healthcare Canary Islands – Faqs

All you ever wanted to know on how to access healthcare on the Canary Islands, what is included in Primary Care, what your rights and obligations are in this 44 page pdf file from the Government. FAQs Healthcare Canarias ...

Pediatrician – At What Age Can Child Swap To Regular Gp

According to the website of the Andalucian Health Service, for children up to 7 years parents can select a pediatrician of their choice, for children between 7 and 14 they can choose for either a pediatricion or a regular GP in their region and ...

Which Convenio Applies To My Work Contract? Andalucia?

The Junta de Andalucia has incorporated a search tool on its website, helping you determine which ´convenio laboral´ applies to your work contract. Convenios can be for a determined sector or even for one company with a chain of stores. Can be...

Should I Denounce A Neighbour?

If you have legal grounds to do so, you may report a neighbour or anyone to the police. Some further information on the link below. Legal Lawyers Reporting Someone ...

Pick Ups, Lorry Or Car As Per Spanish Regulations?

A new ´Instrucción´ from the DGT/Trafico explains that until now Pick Ups were considered to be Lorries, but as of this month they will be included in the Reglamento de Vehiculos as a separate category, thus following the European Directive f...

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