Articles and guides about living in and moving to Spain

Checklist for moving your belongings from the UK to Spain

Checklist for moving your belongings from the UK to Spain

This guide explains how to move personal belongings from the UK to Spain. It covers removals options, customs requirements after Brexit, what is worth taking, timing considerations and common ...

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Managing your finances, wealth and pensions when moving to Spain from the UK

Managing your finances, wealth and pensions when moving to Spain from the UK

This guide explains how British people should approach financial planning when moving to Spain. It covers UK pensions, ISAs, investments, wealth tax, currency risk, banking and regulation, ...

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UK-Spain tax requirements when moving to Spain from the UK

UK-Spain tax requirements when moving to Spain from the UK

This guide explains how UK and Spanish tax rules apply when moving to Spain from the UK. It covers tax residency, pensions, income reporting, capital gains, wealth considerations and how the UK–Spain ...

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Spanish Fortunes Tax: A guide for people moving to Spain

Spanish Fortunes Tax: A guide for people moving to Spain

The Spanish Fortunes Tax applies to individuals with net assets above €3 million and works alongside regional wealth tax rules. This guide explains how the tax works, who may be liable, how it ...

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Declaring overseas assets in Spain: reporting rules, penalties and why professional advice matters

Declaring overseas assets in Spain: reporting rules, penalties and why professional advice matters

Declaring overseas assets in Spain is not optional and the penalties for mistakes can be severe. While it is technically possible to file the declaration yourself, doing so without professional help ...

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UK Inheritance Tax options for British Expats in Spain

UK Inheritance Tax options for British Expats in Spain

Having moved to Spain you might think that you've escaped the clutches of HMRC and the UK inheritance tax system. Unfortunately, liability to UK inheritance tax is determined by domicile which is a ...

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5 most common tax and financial questions high earners ask when moving to Spain

5 most common tax and financial questions high earners ask when moving to Spain

Higher earners moving to Spain often continue receiving income from the UK through companies, pensions, investments and property portfolios. This article explores five of the most common tax and ...

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Expat Website Review: ThinkSpain.com

Expat Website Review: ThinkSpain.com

For people thinking of moving to Spain, ThinkSpain is a very useful website containing the latest news, jobs and properties all in English.

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