TweetHow to find work as an English Teacher in Spain Finding a job as an English teacher in Spain will be easier with a relevant degree qualification or by passing the available certification for teaching English as a foreign language, the most recognised being the CELTA (University of Cambridge Certificate of English Language Teaching to […]
Culture in Spain October Round Up
TweetMonsieur Givenchy revisited, a tribute to dancers lost, and musicals that will make you move. Yes, October delivers. In addition to the colorful foliage always welcomed with great enthusiasm this time of year, this Fall brings with it an array of entertainment for all. From Homer’s The Iliad to a musical adaptation of Whoopi Goldberg’s […]
EU rules Spanish Inheritance Tax discriminatory and illegal
TweetThe European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ordered Spain to change the law related to inheritance tax or Impuesto sobre Sucesiones y Donaciones – judged illegal due to discriminatory rates charged to foreigners – and repay approximately €600 million to beneficiaries who have already paid the sometimes astronomical 40% inheritance tax during the past four […]
5 Tips to prevent Ebola infection
TweetWith the Ebola virus hitting Spain, here are our top tips to prevent Ebola infection: 1. Understand how Ebola spreads and the risks. Avoid infected areas and people. Ebola can be spread through direct contact primarily with blood, vomit, diarrhoea and other secretions from an infected person. Other direct contact with even sweat can pass […]
What to expect from Spanish nursery and pre-school
TweetEducation system in Spain and fees for children under six School in Spain is compulsory and free to attend from 6-16 years old, however two pre-school cycles are available for the under fives : The first cycle, primero ciclo de education infantil or guarderia is a nursery / kindergarten equivalent, run by the Centro Educación […]
Messi tax fraud allegations continue
TweetLionel Messi , Barcelona forward and world football sensation has been accused of using a network of companies created by his father to defraud the Spanish government of €4.1 million of tax revenues over the period of 2007-2009 for income earned from his image rights. Allegedly he and his father siphoned away this income to tax […]
How much Maternity leave am I entitled to in Spain?
TweetQ: How long do you have to have been working in Spain to qualify for maternity leave and pay? A: Spain has one of the most accommodating maternity structures in the whole of Europe. Maternity leave is 16 weeks with full pay for the first child and 2 extra weeks for each subsequent child and […]
EU directive relaxes Spain’s late MOT (ITV) fines
TweetVehicle technical inspection reprieve Spain will now give car owners a one month grace period before fining them €200 for driving without an expired car inspection certificate: certificado de inspeccion técnica de vehículos (ITV) equivalent of the British MOT. The European Union (EU) European Parliament and Council published the 2014/45 directive to bring member states closer in line with […]
Q & A – May 2014
TweetOPENING A BANK ACCOUNT IN SPAIN Q. What do I need to open a bank account in Spain? A. To open a bank account in Spain you first need a valid passport and NIE number if you’d like a residents’ account. If you’d prefer a non resident’s account (perhaps to avoid paying capital gains tax […]
How to avoid returning home from Spain in 5 easy steps
TweetFollowing up on march blog post ‘Foreign Owned Property in Spain’, Brits are indeed still at the top of the foreign buyers list followed by France, Russia and Germany. Data from the Bank of Spain last week showed that foreign purchases in 2013 exceeded €6bn (£5bn) for the first time since 2004. However as house […]