If you live in Spain or the Islands either as a resident, nonresident or are in possession of a family or holiday home, it is imperative that you are aware about the many changes in the Spanish regulations. Spain continues to move forward therefore frequently improving its infrastructure including the technological and communication systems. The launch of The Resident Plus allows readers to connect rapidly to the current issue; this allows the reader access to the latest information relating to all matters which may affect your life in Spain. If for example you are not in the distribution area of the printed edition of The Resident, you will not be left behind. Open up your computer and you can view the latest copy and browse through earlier issues keeping you up to date. Costa Advice Bureau features written articles on numerous subjects such as, ‘the truth about Inheritance and annual taxes, changes in the rules for registering your family on the census’ Referring to the latter, countless non Spanish are not aware that these details must be updated every two years. To not comply would have consequences such as the annulment of reductions in the annual rates where applicable. You can read up on topics that will assist you in deciding whether or not to take up residency. There will be facts on the differences between fiscal and non fiscal resident status, are you liable to make tax declarations and when? Explanations on the Legality of your driving status. This will include advice about your European license and your foreign vehicle. It is also important to be acquainted with the correct information when either purchasing or selling a property. New rules have come into force and ignorance of these could mean unpleasant surprises in the future. An example of the importance of keeping up to date with occurrences was when in 2010 the regional government gave the go ahead for unregistered country properties to be legalised by drawing up title deeds which were later registered in the land registry. The local Spaniards were quick to take up this offer but most expatriates would not have had the opportunity of receiving this news which was published in the state bulletin giving owners just one month to bring their homes in line with the law. This online version will allow you to keep up with all the above and more. The advantage of having this information online is that you can revise this information for future reference. Costa advice bureau can also be contacted online at the website www.costaadvicebureau.com.
27 April 2011
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