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Essential INFOrmation for Living in Spain
 Business Services
European Union E-Forms
A simple guide to the documentation required by EU citizens moving for work or study, or retiring to another EU member state. Find out more...
Moving to Spain
Information directly from the European Union. Factsheets include information on delivery and registration of vehicles, motor vehicle tax, car insurance, taxation and living in Spain. Find out more...
Online Translation
Use the power of the Internet to get from Spanish to English, and back again. Translate words, phrases, sentences - even entire Web pages! Find out more...
Personal Income Tax Regulations in Spain
Information which answers the questions: Who is considered liable - residents, non-residents - for income tax in Spain? When and where should income tax be paid? What are the penalties for non-payment? What Spanish tax allowances and credits are there? Find out more...
Postal Codes & Addresses in Spain
Posting a letter in Spain? The post code numbers for the provinces, towns and villages that make up Spain. And an explanation on how to read a Spanish address with a handy guide to abreviations. Find out more...
Residency in Spain & EU Registration Certificates
Information on the Spanish residence card: who needs it (EU and non-EU citizens) where to make the application (the Foreigner's Office Oficina de Extranjeros) and the documentation required. Also information on the essential NIE number Find out more...
Starting a Business in Spain
Information on how to set up a Spanish business: details on the procedures involved when setting up as a self-employed sole trader, Autonomo, Limited Liability Company (SL) and New Enterprise Limited Company (SLNE). Also, how to register a company online Find out more...
Tax Regime for Employees in Spain
Information on the new tax regime for inbound employees posted to Spain: who is eligible and what the features and benefits of this regime are to the employee. Find out more...
Telefonica: Telephones in Spain
Useful information about landline telephone, cellular phone (Movistar) and Internet options for private, domestic or business use in Spain as provided by national telecommunications supplier, Telefonica. Find out more...
Telephone Directories: Spain & International
Links to the Spanish Yellow Pages online telephone directory and the Spanish White Pages online telephone directory. Also links to telephones directories of the UK, US, Ireland, Canada, the Scandinavian countries, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. Find out more...
Working in Spain
Information directly from the European Union. Factsheets include information on the right of access to employment, how to find work, tax and social advantages and employment in EU member countries. Find out more...
Cars, Bikes & Driving
Accidents in Spain
Information on what to do if you are involved in a car accident in Spain: who to call and how to fill in the accident report document for insurance after a car crash. Find out more...
Buying & Selling a Car in Spain
Information on how, as a foreigner in Spain, you can buy a new or used car. Information includes information on what forms to fill out and how to find your local traffic department Jefatura de Trafico. Find out more...
Driving in Spain
An overview of the rules of the road, the types of roads, parking, driving while drunk and other aspects important to a driver in Spain. Find out more...
Foreign Driving Licences in Spain
Information on who may exchange their foreign driver's licence for a Spanish licence. Information applies to European Union citizens (UK, EU etc.) as well as people with American, Australian or other non-EU driver's licences. Find out more...
Green Card System
Also known as the International Motor Insurance Certificate, this is an internationally recognised document (in countries in which the Green Card is valid) and acts as recognisable proof of third party car insurance in case of road accident while abroad. Find out more...
Insuring a Vehicle in Spain
General information on the types of vehicle insurance available in Spain: details on insuring a vehicle (options from third party to all risks) and making a claim. What the cover provides and how to insure a foreign car in Spain. Find out more...
ITV Vehicle Roadworthiness in Spain
All vehicles on the roads in Spain must be roadworthy. It's up to the car or bike owner to ensure their vehicle has a valid ITV certificate. Vehicles must be tested at an authorised centre for safety and emissions, as for an MOT test in the UK. Find out more...
Registering a Foreign Vehicle in Spain
How to import a new or used car to Spain. Where to get a Technical Test Certificate Card, what's needed for an ITV test and how to get a UK, EU or US car onto Spanish plates. Find out more...
Spanish Driving Licences
The information you need on how to apply for a driving licence in Spain: who is entitled, how to get the driving permit and how to renew it. Also the role of the driving instructor and taking the examination and the points penalty system used in Spain. Find out more...
Community Life
Conversion Tables
Imperial/American to Metric (Fahrenheit to Celsius/centigrade) conversions for length and area, air, body and oven temperatures, and US to UK to Euro clothing size conversion tables. Find out more...
Daylight Savings Time
The clocks change twice a year. Find out when, and how Spain's time relates to the rest of the world. Find out more...
Getting Married in Spain
The Spanish marriage process can seem long and drawn out, complicated and confusing to foreigners. Here, we explain all you need to know about having your wedding in Spain. Find out more...
Organisations in Spain
Information directly from the European Union. Factsheets include contact information on employment services in Spain, taxes in Spain, education and the recognition of diplomas in Spain and the government of Spain. Find out more...
Same-Sex Marriage in Spain
Recently passed laws allow same-sex couples the same marriage, legal, adoption and inheritance rights as those afforded to couples in traditional union. This INFOrmation page explains the recent ruling and how to have a gay wedding in Spain. Find out more...
Smokers & Smoking in Spain
Information on the law of January 2006 concerning smoking in public places: who it affects and where it impacts. Find out more...
Voting in Spain
If you're an EU citizen you may vote in the European Elections; and if you are resident in Spain you are eligible to vote (and even stand as a candidate) in Spanish local elections. Find out how and where to register and how and where to vote. Find out more...
Voting in the Australian Federal Elections
The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the Australian Federal Election. Find out more...
Voting in the United Kingdom General Elections, from Spain
Everything the expatriate UK citizen needs to know about voting in the General Elections - the key facts and contact details are all here. Find out more...
Voting in the US Presidential Elections
The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the US Presidential election. Find out more...
Computers & Technology
WiFi Hotspots in Spain
How to find a public-access wireless Internet (802.11) hotspot in Spain or throughout the world. Find out more...
Education & Training
Recognition of Diplomas in Spain
Information directly from the European Union. Factsheets include information on the general system of recognition, along with information for the: paramedical professions, teachers, engineers, Lawyers, doctors, dentists, midwives and vets. Find out more...
Schooling in Spain
Comprehensive information on the Spanish school system and the basics of education in Spain. Information on the levels, the school year, catchment areas and getting your child admitted to school, pre-primary, primary, secondary and tertiary education. Find out more...
Entertainment & Arts
Television in Spain
Spain uses the PAL television standard (as does most of western Europe) but be aware if you are bringing a television from a non-PAL country it may not receive signal for Spanish TV programming. Find out more...
The Spanish Lottery
There are several weekly and annual lottery draws in Spain. Here you will find information and links on the games and the draws. Find out more...
Family Life & Living in Spain
Bringing up Toddlers in Spain
Everything for parents with young children Spain: information on health matters, Spanish social security benefits, preschool, creche and baby and child care and mums and tots groups. Find out more...
Death & Dying in Spain
Information on how to proceed if you need to report the death of a family member in Spain. Also information on they process involved in arranging a burial, cremation or the repatriation of remains outside Spain. Find out more...
Essential Animal Information for Pets in Spain
An overview of the rules of pet ownership in Spain and what to do about an animal lost or found in the country. Find out more...
Living with Teenagers in Spain
Information the Spanish facilities available for out-of-school activities for young people and teens. This includes details on holiday jobs, volunteer work and exchange programmes. Also information on teenagers and drugs, alcohol, pregnancy and driving. Find out more...
Pet Threats and Animal Dangers in Spain
Insects, snakes and ticks may threaten the health of dogs living in Spain. Find out about the dangers of processionary caterpillars, leishmaniasis, ticks and snakes, how to recognise the threat and what to do about it. Find out more...
Pet Travel and Moving with Animals to Spain
Information on the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), the European Pet Passport and travelling with your pet to or from Spain. Information includes moving pets to or from the UK and Ireland, the USA and Canada and other EU and non-EU countries. Find out more...
Supplementary Pensions in Spain
An overview of the pensions and taxation in Spain, and the role of the supplementary pension for both retirees to Spain and those who have retired from 15 years or more employment in Spain. Find out more...
Financial & Legal
Banking & Finance Terms: Glossary of Spanish Words
Understanding the terminology in the bank, on your chequebook or bank statement and when using the ATM: a useful glossary of Spanish banking words and phrases. Find out more...
Banking in Spain
Retail banking in Spain: information on where and how to open a personal bank account, how to fill in a Spanish check, understanding a bank statement, using cash and debit cards and other useful facts about managing your money in Spain. Find out more...
Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate in Spain
Information on the taxes due in the event of a gain on the sale of a property in Spain: the rates that will apply, as well as information on circumstance for reliefs or allowances. This information is relevant for both Spanish residents and non-residents. Find out more...
Foreign Exchange & Property Purchase in Spain
Information on how best to make your money work for you when buying overseas property in a foreign currency: how market fluctuations can affect the price you pay, and how to protect your finances during the currency transfer. Find out more...
Foreign Exchange Options
A guide to how the money markets works with information on various currency transfer options available if you need to exchange US Dollars, Pound Sterling, or any other currency for Euros - whether in a single transfer or on a regular basis. Find out more...
Fraud in the Financial Sector in Spain
Official Spanish bodies have issued warnings about illegal, fly-by-night operators. They warn that if an investment opportunity seems too good to be true, it probably is. Here is information on what and how to check to avoid being a victim of fraud. Find out more...
Glossary of Foreign Exchange Terminology
Information on the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), the European Pet Passport and travelling with your pet to or from Spain. Information includes moving pets to or from the UK and Ireland, the USA and Canada and other EU and non-EU countries. Find out more...
Home & Household Insurance in Spain
Information on buildings and contents insurance for a house or second, holiday home in Spain: the legal obligations of a homeowner, and what options of cover they may expect for their property. Find out more...
Inheritance Tax in Spain
Information on inheritance tax (ISD) in Spain: what it is, when it's payable, which heirs must pay, whether nationality is taken into account, how to calculate what's due and how to defer payment. Find out more...
Life Insurance in Spain
Information on the types of life insurance available in Spain and how the policies protect the insured, either for a fixed period of protection of for the whole of their life. Also information for beneficiaries on making a claim. Find out more...
NIE Number in Spain: Numero de Identificacion de Extranjero
All foreigners living and ecconomically active in Spain require an NIE Foreigner's tax identification number. Here you will find out why this number is necessary - to open a bank account, buy a house and more - where to go and how to make the applicatio Find out more...
Spanish State Pensions for Foreigners
An introduction to pension entitlement for foreigners living in Spain. Information on who has the right to claim a Spanish pension, how the rules differ for foreigners from various EU and compliant countries, claiming and how pensions are calculated. Find out more...
Spanish Tax & Taxation in Spain
Information on the various taxes payable in Spain (whether by residents or non-residents): wealth tax, inheritance and gift tax, along with their rates and any exemptions or reductions that may apply. Find out more...
Spanish Tax Reforms 2007
Information on changes to the Spanish tax system in 2007: the new Income Tax Act and the Tax Fraud Prevention Act of 2007 and the impact they have on non-resident foreigners looking to buy property in Spain. Find out more...
Wills & Inheritance in Spain
Key information to understand the various types of Spanish will available, and how to go about making one. Also an overview of the inheritance implications for a foreigner and their family resident in Spain. Find out more...
Wills & Probate in Spain for UK Citizens
Information about wills for UK citizens in Spain: whether a British will is valid or if a Spanish will is necessary; how the estate and will is handled by the notary, gestor or lawyer after death; and when the Escritura of Partition can be drawn up. Find out more...
Food & Drink
Spanish Food and Cuisine
An introduction to the typical Spanish foods, from tapas and paella to the famous Spanish produce including olive oil, chorizo and serrano ham.
Find out more...
Health, Fitness & Beauty
Avian Influenza: the H5N1 Bird Flu Virus, Spain 2006
Feb 2006: The affect on Spain of the spread of bird flu through Europe and precautions being taken by the Spanish Government. With links to relevant local and Europe-wide information. Find out more...
E112 Form: Obtaining Medical Treatment in Other EU Countries
Information on the E112 form for EU residents seeking medical treatment in another EU country. Where to obtain the form, when it's required, how it's different from a European Health Insurance Card and what kind of care is covered. Find out more...
European Union Health Card
Key information to understand the various types of Spanish will available, and how to go about making one. Also an overview of the inheritance implications for a foreigner and their family resident in Spain. Find out more...
Having a Baby in Spain: Pregnancy & Birth
The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in Spain. Who to contact and what to expect from the system through the pregnancy and the post-natal period: maternity leave, midwives and vaccinations. Find out more...
Medical Terminology Glossary
Comprehensive list of English terms for everything from parts of the body to common sicknesses, aches and ailments - and their Spanish equivalents. Also a dictionary of terminology for a visit to the dentist. Find out more...
Social Security & Health Benefits in Spain
A simple guide to the documentation required by EU citizens moving for work or study, or retiring to another EU member state. Find out more...
Social Security in Spain
Information directly from the European Union. Information includes factsheets on Management & Registration, Social Security & Benefit Organisations, Personal Contributions, Unemployment Benefits and Sickness & Maternity Leave. Find out more...
Termination of Pregnancy/Abortion in Spain
Information on who to contact and how to proceed in the event of an unwanted pregnancy. Also information on family planning clinics. Find out more...
House & Home Improvements
Domestic Electricity in Spain
Information on the domestic power available and for appliances in Spain. Find out more...
English-Spanish Building Jargon Guide
Know the English, need the Spanish word? Here is a guide to some handy terminology and words used in context with building, DIY, home renovation and property in Spain. Find out more...
Guide to Building Construction in Spain
The process of applying for building permission for a rural or urban, new-build or renovation building project in Spain. Information on what you need, where to go and how to proceed with your building project. Find out more...
Leaving Spain & Moving On
Information on what to do when moving from Spain; including notifying schools and residency officials, closing bank accounts, ending contracts for utilities and insurance, exporting cars and moving pets. Find out more...
Moving House in Spain
A reminder of the organisations, utility and service providers and other companies you may need to contact if you are moving house in Spain - whether moving to another province, a different "Town Hall" or just around the corner. Find out more...
Services - Electricity, Gas, Water & Telephone - in Spain
Moving in? Information on the essential services in Spain and how to get them connected to your Spainish home or office. Who to call and what paperwork to have handy in order to get your telephone and Internet, electricity, water and gas. Find out more...
Property & Real Estate
Property Purchase Transaction - How to Buy a House in Spain
Spanish real estate is a complex area, so before you get in contact with local realtors or real estate agents who have property for sale you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in purchasing property in Spain. Find out more...
Renting a House or Apartment in Spain
The facts you need to know about renting a house or apartment in Spain: the contract, the deposit, the lease and the legal obligations of the landlord and the tennant. Find out more...
Spanish-English Property Jargon Guide
When searching the property classifieds for a house or apartment to buy or rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are English translations of the key Spanish real estate words and phrases. Find out more...
Shopping & Style
Furniture, Hardware & Appliance Shopping
Spanish chain stores that supply the basic furniture, home furnishings (curtains, carpets, cushions) white goods and electrical appliances (fridges, stoves, kettles, washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, TVs and computers) and DIY for the home. Find out more...
Sport & Leisure
Golf in Spain
Information for the golfer on golfing in Spain: the Spanish clubs, facilities and golf organisations. With information on the golf licence and transferring a handicap. Find out more...
Skiing in the Spanish Pyrenees
Information on the ski-resorts and facilities of Spain - mostly found in the northern Catalonia provinces and the neighbouring Principality of Andorra. Where to go to downhill ski, snowboard, snowshoe or even heliski. Find out more...
Travel & Tourism
Airport Hand Baggage Security Rules
Since 2006 airport security rules have been tightened with regard to passengers' handbaggage and items (liquids and electronic equipment) that may be taken onboard. See this page for the current restrictions on flights in the EU, UK, US, and more. Find out more...
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AngloINFO in Spain
AngloINFO is the local online information source for living in, or moving to Spain. It provides you with the information you need from
all the laws, rules and regulations you have to satisfy, to the places and events that most help you enjoy
a Spanish lifestyle - whichever one you choose! AngloINFO currently serves eight different local regions across this diverse country, with more websites planned for this year.
A generally magnificent southern European climate, vibrant cities and long, beautiful coastlines combine with a modern and efficient infrastructure
make Spain a popular home for many people from all around the world.
Whether your life involves the bustle of Barcelona or being casual on the Costas, AngloINFO is there to provide the English-language information and interaction you need to
make the most of your life in Spain.
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