The Law In Spain

2017 August 23rd

Cctv Cameras In Community Of Properties – Legality

Is it legal to place video vigilance cameras in the communal areas of a Community, to prevent crime and vandalism, for example? First of all, our FAQ with general info on the legality of CCTV camera´s on private property. FAQ from website Speci

2017 August 20th

Foreign Flagged/registered Boats & Yachts & Skipper´s Licence – Faqs

Residents need to formally import their boats and pay Impuesto Especial sobre Determinados Medios de Transporte, known as Impuesto de Matriculación if their vessel meets the requisites.. The tax amounts to 12% of the value of the vessel. Year

2017 July 29th

Getting Married / Divorced At Notary – Possible In Spain?

Please read the info provided in this article from our website. LINK TO ARTICLE

2017 July 22nd

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

2017 July 8th

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

2017 July 2nd

Tax Inspection Visit – Do I Need To Grant Access?

Please read this article for full info. LINK TO WEBSITE ARTICLE

2017 June 23rd

New Autonomo / Self Employed Law 2017 – A Summary

Updated version conform publication in State Bulletin 25.10.2017. Please click the link below for direct access.   LINK TO LIBRARY DOC Note* Tariffs for Those Starting as Self Employed (autonomos)

2017 June 20th

Application For Firearms Licence

The application must be made at your nearest Guardia Civil department of ‘Intervencion de Armas’. There are various requisites of which there is a list below. Note that it is not permissible to hold arms in Spain without a licence Most

2017 June 4th

Fire Risks – Andalucia / Valencia

GENERAL INFORMATION Since June 2011, the period of high fire risk in Andalusia, (previously the high danger began in July), due to the entry into force of the Emergency Plan approved by the Junta de Andalucía in September 2010. The start of the

2017 May 15th

Building Licences Including For Renovations

Acquiring a building licence is the first step if you are planning to build your home. There are further licences needed during the various stages such as proof of build or end of works to achieve the well known “licence of first occupatio