Relocating to Spain

Spain is a Western European constitutional monarchy on the Iberian Peninsula, EU/Eurozone member, official national language Spanish (Castilian).

Residency

The 183-Day Rule

Extranjería & TIE Card Process

Family Reunification

Residency Pathways

Tax Residency Rules

Property

Buying Property

Property Closing Costs

Property Purchase Mortgage

Property Utilities Setup

Taxes

Self-Employment Tax (Autónomo)

Capital Gains Tax

Double Tax Treaties

Personal Income Tax (IRPF)

Property Tax (IBI)

Banking

Business

Forming a Company (Sociedad Limitada) as a Foreigner

Corporate Income Tax (Impuesto sobre Sociedades)

Hiring Employees as a Business Owner

VAT (IVA) for Businesses

Healthcare

Accessing Cardiology and Specialist Cardiac Care

Emergency Services: 112, Urgencias and Ambulances

Private Health Insurance as a Visa Requirement

The Private Healthcare Market

Accessing the Public Healthcare System (SNS)

Daily Life

Culture, Public Holidays & Business Hours

Bringing & Owning a Dog

Grocery Shopping & Food Practicalities

Setting Up Home Internet & Mobile

Enrolling a Child in the Spanish Education System

Consumer Rights and Shopping Practicalities

Using Public Transport

Climate Overview by Region

Regions

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