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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.

Most Recently Added FAQ's

(sexual) Harrassment At Work, What Can You Do?

Harrassment at work is punishable by law in Spain and as the employer should make sure it doesn´t happen, or take action if it does and it is reported to them, they are liable and punishable as well as the actual harrasser. In Spain known as ´...

Rental Deposits Valencia

There are regulations for the deposits taken for rental properties which should be be carried out as is obligatory by law. The government website (in Spanish) link below. The Deposit is a cash deposit payable by the tenant at the time when the l...

Partial Unemployment Benefits While Working Part Time

Unemployed after working full time for more than 360 days, so entitled to unemployment benefits (paro) but you have the possibility to work part time on a new contract – would it be possible to supplement your income with partial paro? The...

Iberdrola Website In English

Language options in the site below: Spanish Basque and English. The first 900 telephone number uses the Spanish language only. Scroll down for other languages. Iberdrola Website ...

Applying For Pension From All Eu Countries

Information on this from the EU Website. Pension Abroad ...

Business Or Autonomo – How Long Do I Need To Keep Business Documents?

That depends. For tax purposes, as the Tax Agency has up to 4 years to come back to your tax return and you only file Income Tax in the year following the year you sent invoices etc., the general rule is 5 years. However, if at any time the Tax ...

Can I Convert A Civil Union To A Marriage?

This would need to be carried out in the country of origin which allows the conversion. Below are the details for UK civil unions. Convert Civil Union ...

Can I Have One Utility Contract For Two Adjoining Properties Both In My Name?

To avoid the fixed contract charges for example. One of our members asked whether there were any legal grounds for utility companies to oblige him to have separate contracts for two adjoining apartments that he was renting long term, from the sa...

Appointments (cita Previa) In Relation To Residency Or Nie

The website below will indicate the regions and what you can apply for in each area. You have to fill in your area and then see choices in the drop-down menu. If you pick a choice that is not available for your area, you will be advised. Cita pr...

Countersigning Uk Passports?

Full information on the Government site below. Countersigning Passports ...