elainej
Active memberEnglish looking for information about Egypt
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English
Lives in Hurghada, Red Sea
Speaks English, French
Registration: 28 November 2013
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Coming to Hurghada in January 2024
Hi I'm planning to come to the area for extended stays in the winter when I retire next year . Possibly purchase a small property or just find and area where I can get long term rentals and meet expats/others on extended stays. I like El Gonna so ... Read More
Turtles Beach by Stevemorris72
Hi all We have just bought an apartment in Turtles beach and we are looking for friends in the same complex to offer advise and have a few drinks with when we are over there Thanks
How is everyone in Turtles Beach? Is it a good location? Has the Green contract been sorted out. I am planning to come out after xmas to buy a small place in Hurghada or find a long term rental. I would welcome some advice on which complexes are ... Read More
Studio or one bedroomed flat? by Mesmer
Hello, I am new to this site and would like some advice please. I am 50 years old, reasonably fit and looking towards a stress free life abroad, after visiting Hurghada, I have fallen in love with the place. I have always wanted to live abroad and ...
@Mike0424Hi Mike are you still in Hurghada? Read More
Studio or one bedroomed flat? by Mesmer
Hello, I am new to this site and would like some advice please. I am 50 years old, reasonably fit and looking towards a stress free life abroad, after visiting Hurghada, I have fallen in love with the place. I have always wanted to live abroad and ...
@MesmerHi Mesmer did you make the move to Hurghada? Read More
What's App group - Life in Arcos de la Fontera
Hello All,I sent a message to the What's app group number as I would like to find out more about what it is like living in Arcos de la Frontera. It looks like a pretty location, with reasonable priced properties. I can speak Spanish (probably ... Read More
Customer care in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Spain and try ...
The bad. Some very poor customer service in bars, hotels, shops etc. very unprofessional, very slow and even rude (being ignored, (told the group is to big for them to cope with the order?, told they didn't have time to get any eggs or tomatoes ... Read More
Tax Clarifications - Resident/Non resident by elainej
I am confused about the tax situation if you have been in Spain more than 183 days!! My understanding is now anyone staying more than 183 days in any tax year has to pay tax on their worldwide income. However I found the following information. Is ...
Actually you can be non resident but be taxed as a resident if you go over the the 183 days. Not everyone can become a Spanish resident if they are not earning any money in Spain - what happens then? You have to go back to the uk? Then get a job and ... Read More
Tax Clarifications - Resident/Non resident by elainej
I am confused about the tax situation if you have been in Spain more than 183 days!! My understanding is now anyone staying more than 183 days in any tax year has to pay tax on their worldwide income. However I found the following information. Is ...
How will EU countries know where you are if you travel around and don't open a bank account?? There is no border control !!! or customs !!! What if you have a Turkish bank account, a Uk Limited company and spend your time in France, Spain and ... Read More
Income Tax Question (Catalonia) by Amaninavan
Hi All In the UK we have a personal allowance of £10000 before you are liable for any tax. Does such a thing exist in Spain? The other complication I have is I run an online business in the UK. When I move to Spain I will carry on running that ...
Are you able to advise where you obtained the information from? Many Thanks Read More
Income Tax Question (Catalonia) by Amaninavan
Hi All In the UK we have a personal allowance of £10000 before you are liable for any tax. Does such a thing exist in Spain? The other complication I have is I run an online business in the UK. When I move to Spain I will carry on running that ...
Hi Paul, I received this information. Deductions and allowances Deductions and allowances are available. The "Minimo Personal y Familiar" is the tax-free allowance. Any allowance not used against the general income can be set against the ... Read More
Income Tax Question (Catalonia) by Amaninavan
Hi All In the UK we have a personal allowance of £10000 before you are liable for any tax. Does such a thing exist in Spain? The other complication I have is I run an online business in the UK. When I move to Spain I will carry on running that ...
Thank you for the detailled explanation. Is this the same for "Non Resident" but "Resident for tax purposes" status? (Ie living in Spain for more than 183 days in the tax year but not a Resident)? If so I will forward it to my ... Read More
Income Tax Question (Catalonia) by Amaninavan
Hi All In the UK we have a personal allowance of £10000 before you are liable for any tax. Does such a thing exist in Spain? The other complication I have is I run an online business in the UK. When I move to Spain I will carry on running that ...
Do you know what the allowances are or where to find this information? I have asked on various forums but cannot find the answer. Read More
Work in Uk,live in Spain ! by Roka44
Hi Me and my partner are thinking of moving to Spain in the near future.We are planing to rent first and maybe buy later.I have a property and a ltd company here in the UK and my plan is to work 1 month here in the Uk and then 1 month off in ...
Is there an allowance below which you do not need to pay tax if you are not a Resident but living in Spain for more than 183 days? Read More
Income Tax Question (Catalonia) by Amaninavan
Hi All In the UK we have a personal allowance of £10000 before you are liable for any tax. Does such a thing exist in Spain? The other complication I have is I run an online business in the UK. When I move to Spain I will carry on running that ...
Hi Paul did you get any answers? This is my question too. It seems any income over a certain amount (can't find out how much) will be taxed in Spain if you are in Spain more than 183 days in the Spanish Tax year (Jan-Dec) Non Resident A ... Read More
Tax Clarifications - Resident/Non resident by elainej
I am confused about the tax situation if you have been in Spain more than 183 days!! My understanding is now anyone staying more than 183 days in any tax year has to pay tax on their worldwide income. However I found the following information. Is ...
Thank you for the reply. I am more concerned about any earnings in the uk which wouldn't be taxed there but might end up getting taxed in Spain. I'm just trying to identify exactly how much I can earn without paying tax or having to make a ... Read More