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Staff & Employment
Employing staff can be a nightmare, we know. Which is why we want to make it easier for you. Employing new staff Making sure you offer the right sort of contract when you hire a new member of staff is...
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Inheritance services & wills
Whether you want to make sure your final affairs are in order, or are dealing with the aftermath of the loss of a loved one, we are here to help. Estate planning We have experience in estate planning...
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Your will in Spain may be invalid as from this August
Do you have a Spanish will from the last few years? Then a new EU directive has probably made it out dated and it is essential you review it! On the 17th of August 2015 EU directive 650/2012 comes into...
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Inheritance tax presentation for non residents
Who is liable for Inheritance tax? All heirs, legatees and beneficiaries who do not have their usual residence in Spain are liable to this tax; residents in Spain are also liable for this tax when the...
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Residency permit or NIE number?
Foreigners’ Identity Number (N.I.E.) Foreigners having an economic, professional or social connection with Spain may apply personally for an N.I.E. Article 206 of the Regulations of Organic Law 4/2000,...
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Short or long term work contracts
Short term or partial term work contracts, as applicable under Spanish law. The following is a consideration of the implications of declaring a work contract to be short or partial term under Spanish...
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Non resident property owner income tax returns
If you are non-resident in Spain but own a property, you are obliged to file an annual tax return. This is separate to your Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles – IBI, the Spanish equivalent of council tax,...
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If you purchased a car under the PIVE plan in 2013, you must declare the...
The Spanish government has been giving grants of up to €1.500 for car purchasers who part exchange their older and more inefficient vehicles, under a plan called PIVE. All you need to take advantage of...
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Give your new employee an indefinite contract!
If you are thinking of hiring a new member of staff, did you know that by giving them an indefinite contract from the start you not only save yourself money but can still fire that person within one...
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I gave severance notice and he never came back….
If you dismiss a worker for company reasons (despido objetivo) you have to give them severance pay and 15 days notice. What if the worker doesn’t come in during those 15 days? Can you save the...
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Sick leave is changing in Spain as from this December
A new Royal Decree has been issued in Spain which will change the way sick leave is regulated as from this December. The Real Decreto 625/2014, de 18 de julio, por el que se regulan determinados...
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Consanguinity and what it means to you
Consanguinity Consanguinity (Consanguinidad) is the concept of being from the same kinship as another person; it aims to define the ancestry between two people. Spain, in common with many European...
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Corporate giving – new tax relief on charitable donations made by your company
If your company gives money to charitable organisations, you cannot deduct this as a business expense under the current tax code. However, you can enjoy a deduction from your corporate tax. For many...
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Can you send your invoices as pdf by email? You can now!
Until now, Hacienda (the tax office) has always refused to confirm the exact conditions under which small businesses can send invoices via email. They would only say that the system of sending had to...
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NIE & Residency
If you are going to live full or part time in Spain you will need to a NIE, a número de identidad de extranjero (foreigners identification number). Even if you are a citizen of another EU member state,...
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Replate your vehicle in Spain
Importing your vehicle into Spain? By demand of our customers, we are pleased to offer a replating service for all types of vehicles. Remember that depending upon your circumstances and the type of...
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Insurance claims after the recent heavy storms – practical advice
The recent heavy rain storms in Almeria province have caused massive losses to homes and businesses. If you have been affected by flooding over the last few days, be aware that your normal insurance...
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Autonomo monthly payments set to rise
If you are self employed and pay social security as an autónomo you are likely to see your monthly payment go up by at least 2 euros as from next year. The reason is an increase in the base tax rate at...
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Sign your leasing during 2015 for additional benefits
Planning to obtain an asset via a leasing? Leasing is a financially useful way to obtain new assets for your business. Whether it be a new car or a new machine, a lease allows you to pay small periodic...
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Planning on giving your home to your children? There may be a better alternative
Imagine you are planning to move from your current house to a new one, and want to donate your current home to your children. You may be better off selling the house and giving your children the money....
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