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Residents, The Importance of Having a Spanish Will
Residents of Spain without a Spanish will face intestacy, leaving them without control over their estate distribution. In such a case, The Spanish law of succession will govern your estate, two-thirds of the estate is automatically divided among children or...
The Benefits of Using a Consultant via Spain Info for Relocating or Living in Spain
Relocating to a new country can be an exciting but daunting experience. Spain, with its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture, is a popular destination for individuals seeking to relocate or start a new life abroad. However, navigating the...
Are You Really a Non Fiscal Resident of Spain?
Following the many enquiries Spain info has received since publishing our recent article on residing in Spain without the tax burden, we felt it important to address something that has come up repeatedly and that many people may not be aware of. A significant number...
British Nationality and the Second Generation Born Abroad
Many people assume that if a parent is British, their child will automatically be British too, no matter where that child is born. In reality, British nationality law places a limit on how far citizenship can travel down a family line once people are living outside...
Why a Personal Consultant Could Save You Time, Money, and Legal Fees
Living in Spain, or planning to relocate here, comes with a steady stream of questions. Residency renewals, healthcare registration, property paperwork, a letter from an administration office that nobody quite understands, these things rarely arrive one at a time, and...
After Five Years on a Non Lucrative Visa — The Choice Nobody Told You About
Picture this. You arrived in Spain on a Non Lucrative Visa full of excitement and anticipation. You renewed it every two years, ticked every box, provided every document, demonstrated your financial means and maintained your residence carefully and correctly. Five...
Withdrawal Agreement Residents — Could You Be Living in Spain Without the Tax Burden?
Are you really enjoying residing in Spain as a permanent resident protected under the Withdrawal Agreement? But are you finding your Spanish tax burden significant and weighing heavily?Then read this carefully. It could change everything.Since April 2025 Spanish...
Leaving Spain? Whether to Deregister is not a Simple Yes or No
A question we get all the time from UK nationals with permanent residency (TIE) in Spain: "I'm moving away — should I deregister?"There is no one size fits all answer here and getting it right matters. This is not something we can reduce to a blanket "do" or "don't."...
Gibraltar’s New Residency Rules, Explained: What Changed in 2026 and Why It Matters
Gibraltar has just been through the biggest overhaul of its residency system in more than two decades, and it's arrived at the same moment as the most consequential shift in its relationship with Spain since Brexit. On 14 June 2026, the Gibraltar government published...
Supreme Court Reviews Challenge to Spain’s Regularisation Decree, Process Continues Unaffected
Spain's extraordinary regularisation process, launched in April through Royal Decree 316/2026, is facing a legal challenge before the Supreme Court, though the process itself remains fully in force. Several regional governments, including Castilla y León, Aragón, and...
Overstaying in Spain, What You Need, To Know
Understanding Overstaying in SpainOverstaying in Spain is often assumed to be a problem that only affects people who fail to renew their official residency paperwork. In reality, the same legal framework applies just as much to holidaymakers who simply stay longer...
The 90/180-Day Rule Does Not Apply to Family Members of EU Citizens, Regardless of Where the EU Citizen Lives
A NOTE ON WHAT FOLLOWSBefore setting out my position, I want to be transparent about its status. There is no statute, regulation or Commission communication that states, in so many words, that a non-EU family member's exemption from the 90/180-day rule survives...
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