@JaneLoveit
English expat in Spain
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About me
English, Single, 32 years old
Lives in Torrevieja, Valencia
Speaks ENGLISH
Registration: 31 January 2021
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I’ve got a question by mirellasalucci
If I become a Spanish citizen will I lose my free nhs for back home in the Uk
It may be a surprise, but council tax does not pay or contribute to the UK NHS. It is a serious offense to defraud the UK NHS and you can be imprisoned for it. You may have paid National Insurance contributions (NI) in the past, but that is the past ... Read More
Help! Selling house in UK, Buying in Spain. Confused. by katie.simons
Hi Guys. I'm a little confused about the practicalities of the actual buying and selling of property. A little advice could really help me. My husband is remote working (not pandemic related) and will be continuing with that while in ...
Katie Beware, read this first Police investigate Read More
Interview at Spanish embassy London by walkerc22
For 2 weeks been trying by phone and email to contact the Embassy for an Appointment for non lucrative visa am getting absolutely nowhere no response from them the phone calls are cut off after 3 or 4 minutes anyone out there any ideas? Frustrated ...
Hi Chris This is a common problem with Embassies and Consulates worldwide. They do not need you; it is you that needs them. You are not a paying customer and therefore just an inconvenience to them. Your last resort may be to doorstep them, take ... Read More
Help! Selling house in UK, Buying in Spain. Confused. by katie.simons
Hi Guys. I'm a little confused about the practicalities of the actual buying and selling of property. A little advice could really help me. My husband is remote working (not pandemic related) and will be continuing with that while in ...
It would be exactly the same as buying and selling a property in the UK, with the exception that in Spain it is traditional (not compulsory or law) to pay a non-refundable deposit when agreeing to buy. Read More
NON-RESIDENT TAX by JaneLoveit
Why do you have to pay non-resident tax in Spain? I own a property that I do not rent out, I have no rental license. I am an EU citizen. I do not own any other property. Is this just a made-up tax or is there some justification for it?
You have been very helpful and I thank you for your patience. I have been charged this tax by the Spanish government and also denied no access (zero) to my property by the Spanish government due to COVID. I do not blame anyone for COVID. It is a ... Read More
NON-RESIDENT TAX by JaneLoveit
Why do you have to pay non-resident tax in Spain? I own a property that I do not rent out, I have no rental license. I am an EU citizen. I do not own any other property. Is this just a made-up tax or is there some justification for it?
But how can you be charged non-residence tax (imputed tax) when you were denied access into Spain and your property due to COVID? Read More
180 Days Student Visa by zerubhove
Hi, I'm from Zimbabwe and I came to Spain on a 180 days student visa. From what I understand, I have the permission to stay in Spain for 6 months and I do not have to apply for a NIE. My visa, however, expires next month. 1. Is it possible to ...
You have come to Spain on a 180 Day Student Visa, do you understand what a student visa is? Why are you looking at job opportunities in Spain when you are not allowed to work? If you want to work in Spain you will need to go back to Zimbabwe and ... Read More
NON-RESIDENT TAX by JaneLoveit
Why do you have to pay non-resident tax in Spain? I own a property that I do not rent out, I have no rental license. I am an EU citizen. I do not own any other property. Is this just a made-up tax or is there some justification for it?
I think you are having me on. I am non resident in Spain. I am not tax resident in Spain You keep quoting tax laws and rules for Spain residents and Spain tax residents. Read More
NON-RESIDENT TAX by JaneLoveit
Why do you have to pay non-resident tax in Spain? I own a property that I do not rent out, I have no rental license. I am an EU citizen. I do not own any other property. Is this just a made-up tax or is there some justification for it?
I think I have got it now. You pay non-resident tax to live in your own property because you cannot charge yourself rent. So really it is a special property tax only paid by non-residents even though they are not tax residents. Read More
NON-RESIDENT TAX by JaneLoveit
Why do you have to pay non-resident tax in Spain? I own a property that I do not rent out, I have no rental license. I am an EU citizen. I do not own any other property. Is this just a made-up tax or is there some justification for it?
Hi John and thanks for your help. I am not a tax resident in Spain and I do not let out my property for income and I do not have a rental license. I purchase my property with my own tax-paid money. How can it be called a imputed tax when there is ... Read More
NON-RESIDENT TAX by JaneLoveit
Why do you have to pay non-resident tax in Spain? I own a property that I do not rent out, I have no rental license. I am an EU citizen. I do not own any other property. Is this just a made-up tax or is there some justification for it?
Thank you, John I fully understand that if you own a property and rent it for income, that income would be taxable as a gain. But if you own a property that you do not rent, have no rental license, there is no income or monetary gain. If you reside ... Read More
NON-RESIDENT TAX
Why do you have to pay non-resident tax in Spain? I own a property that I do not rent out, I have no rental license. I am an EU citizen. I do not own any other property. Is this just a made-up tax or is there some justification for it? Read More
How to apply EU Blue Card in Spain by Chihieu Le
Hi all !! Do anyone know how to apply EU Blue card in Madrid? I am from Vietnam. I got a job as developer here 10 months ago, my NIE has info "highly skilled". I read the requirements of EU Blue card and I have enough all the requirements ...
Ask the Spanish immigration authorities in Madrid. Read More
Non-lucrative visa to work or invest in a business by tamfelix99
I would like to know the cheapest & fastest way to work or invest in a business in Spain. I'm holding a non-lucrative visa with my family and I moved to Spain 3 months ago. Do I need to do a business plan? Or I just go to the Spain tax ...
The cheapest & fastest way to invest in a business in Spain is by the IBEX stock exchange. Read More
Missing Sister by ianthompsonbell
Hello everyone, My name is Ian and I live in England. My wife's elder sister moved the Murcia about a year before Covid struck. Now she is no longer answering her emails and my wife is very worried something has happened to her. She has already ...
Hello Ian Why not go to her address? Read More