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The Law In Spain

Can I Use For Sale/se Vende Sign On Vehicle

Under national traffic law, for moving vehicles, covering up (part of) one of the windows is forbidden and sanctionable. Putting up a For Sale/Se Vende sign up on a parked car is more complicated, no national law, so you will have to check the l

Register Of Accredited Companies - Construction

In Spanish, Registro de Empresas Accreditadas (REA). The purpose of the Accredited Companies Registry (REA) is to certify that the companies that operate in the construction sector meet the capacity and quality requirements for occupational risk

Moving Corpses Or Ashes To Spain?

Information from the Spanish Consulate in the UK. Procedure for non EU citizens are different and they should contact the Spanish Embassies or Consulates in their countries. Moving corpses or ashes to Spain Transfer of corpses to Spain The trans

Own A Bar Or Shop, Can I Play Music?

If you own a bar, pub, restaurant or similar, that would depend on your opening licence. More info you would need to subscribe to a service that takes care of payment for Author’s rights to publishers, composers and songwriters, in Spain

How To Denounce And The Procedure When You Present A Formal Accusation?

Note* For civil cases the procedure is different. You should instruct a lawyer who will put your case to the relevant court. This only if there is no possible resolution with the person the claim is made against. Who can denounce (accuse)? Anyon

Extensive List Judicial Translators/interpreters In Spanish Towns And Abroad

  List from the Spanish Ministry of the Exterior Updated 2020, starts page 18 Not vetted by CAB Spain so would appreciate your feedback.

Need To Testify In Spanish Court But Abroad?

When you are called as a witness in a courtcase in Spain, but are not in the country, or have to travel from out of town to attend,  the law provides for the possibility to participate in the case by means of videoconferencing, through Skype fo

Right Of Family Member Of Eu Citizen To Remain After Divorce/legal Separation/de-registration Of Partnerships

Maintenance of the right of residence of the family members, in the event of death, departure from Spain, nullity of the marriage bond, divorce, legal separation or cancellation of registration as a registered couple, in relation to the holder o

Vaping / Electronic Cigarettes - What Are The Rules?

Vaping is included in the Tobacco Law amendment from 2014. It is allowed in ´hosteleria´ establishments, even inside if no outside facility available. Also allowed at place of work, but at the discretion of the employer. So can prohibit or res

Right To A Document Certifying Permanent Residence

You will find a full explanation on the right of a permanent resident to apply for an updated or duplicate certificate for the inclusion of permanent residence status: “residente comunitario permanente en españa desde –/–/—