Britiain has a double taxation agreement with Spain, to ensure people do not pay tax on the same income in both countries. However, taxation is a complex issue, and advice...
If you are serious about buying a property in Spain then you should start arranging your mortgage almost before you do anything else.
Leaving the financial side of your...
The Spanish banking system is well established and modern with all banking activity controlled by the Bank of Spain (Banco de Espana), which has its central office in...
Doing business in Spain is similar to doing business in the rest of Western Europe. A few tips, though, may help you in developing your business relationships in Spain....
As with banks worldwide there has been many mergers and buy outs with the big banks in Spain.
At present the two banking giants in Spain are the BSCH (Banco de Santander...
Which taxes apply to your business in Spain and how much will it cost you. Information about what it will cost you to be in business and some of the things you should be...
If you have made money by selling a property or by investing, there are forms to fill out, taxes to pay and many things to consider. But by doing a little bit of homework...
Some frequently asked questions about opening an account or transferring money to Spain.
Transferring money
How do I send money to the currency exchange company?
The...
There are now many foreign banks that operate in Spain, although they tend to be concentrated mainly in coastal resort areas and in the large cities.
These banks are...
Ready to start a business in Spain? Should I form a new company or buy a ready-made company? What is the difference between a Sociedad Limitada (SL) and a Sociedad An...
Once upon a time the only Britons heading for Spain were those who were planning to retire there. Not any more. Today, a growing number of younger people are moving to...
Living in Spain inevitably brings up issues of insurance, be it household, health, life or motor insurance and don´t forget travel insurance for visits to the UK...
Internet banking has taken off in a big way over recent years in Spain and more and more Spaniards are now using online services.
For many years Spain had the highest...
Below are some of the big banking names currently operating investment banks and wealth management in Spain.
DB - Deutsche Bank
Private and Business Clients, Private...
There are also steps you can take which are legally recognised and binding, but are not mandatory. The following list explains some of the usual steps that are followed....
Articles and information relating to money issues in Spain, including inheritance tax, money transfers, taxes and more.
Once you have decided on the property that you want to buy, the process is this.
Nota simple informativa
With this document from the Property Registry (Registro de la...
When renting an office or business premises in Spain, it is important to shop around and visit many agents in order to find the premises that best suit your business needs...
Savings banks (known as cajas de ahorro) are very common in Spain and apart from the Catalan La Caixa and Caja Madrid that are both present in most of the country, tend to...
According to the new British Behaviour Abroad report, many of the British people who travel abroad have no travel insurance – and do little preparation.
This is...
There are some signs that the Spanish banks are now starting to address the mountain of stock they have accumulated although don't get too excited as it looks like they...