Prevention is better than cure, as De Cotta Law explains… Owning, running and managing a business in Spain during the Covid crisis has been a challenge. Unpaid invoices and accounts can cause immediate cash flow problems and build up longer
The Court of First Instance in Leon has recently ordered an insurance company to pay a local Bar owner 13.200€ in compensation for the 93 days the Bar had to close during the pandemic. Other Courts have made similar decisions
Whether you live in Spain full time or part time you may be liable to pay tax in Spain. The primary test for Spanish tax residency is spending 183 days or more living in Spain per calendar year. Even if
Last year a new Protocol was published in Spain by the Secretary of State for Security No. 6/2020 to deal with cases of squatters and illegal occupiers of properties. It is always a shock if squatters or occupiers get into
Making the property market even more interesting in Spain is a major change to the local taxes normally payable by vendors or inheritors of property – the plus valia – or local capital gains improvement tax. The varying rates charged
Spanish property experts agree that we live in interesting times. As well as the remarkably quick recovery in purchases, sales and new constructions we are now seeing changes in taxation both regionally and locally which are likely to generate yet
For British nationals who wish to reside in Spain there are two main options: Non-Lucrative visas are for those who can show evidence of income outside of Spain and have private medical care. If you wish to apply for the
On Friday 8th October De Cotta Law partner Jonathan Sutton together with colleague Lauren Sykes and Samuel Baker attended the Cudeca Annual Gala Dinner at the Restaurant of Michelin Star Chef José Carlos García in Málaga. As with many events it
We are often asked whether a couple can choose to divorce in England or in Spain, and where they will have the greater economic advantage. Although the UK is now outside the scope of EU legislation in both countries it
For British and non EU applicants the Golden Visa offers the possibility of acquiring a Spanish residency visa. The Law 14/2013 is designed to encourage investment in Spain and rewards property investors as well as entrepreneurs. The law states that
We are pleased to report that the Andalucian regional government has approved a law coming into force today Decree law 7/2021 of 27th April reducing taxes on the purchase of property in the region. With the plans to ease travel
Whether you are tax resident in Spain or own a holiday home here and live in another country the different tax system in Spain can seem very daunting. Every country has particular rules and obligations and by ensuring your affairs
