Would it theoretically be possible to see them for 3 days a week, each week as I would be under the 183 day rule? You can stay 90 days within 180 next year so just make sure you keep within this throughout 2021. If you wish us to assist please contact us. There may be a reason for that. The Fiscal Advisor will give you tax advice based on your circumstances. 3. A young relative of mine (Uk national)with is being sent by her uk-based company to work in Madrid for 5 months- does she need to apply for residency after 3 months. I have a couple of questions. There are certain things like fruit and vegetables that are relatively cheaper than say in the UK, and one thing for sure, is the quality of this produce is a lot better in Tenerife. Though they are warm on first meeting, it’s hard to get to know them or break into their circles. If I inform the Spanish authorities will I be penalised? Goodbye heavy clothing, boots and umbrella! I’d like to know more about how to renew my residency through showing that I have sufficient funds to support myself. Check any emails you got from Nomad List before. Thank you very much for this informative site. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/vermont-pay-10-000-move-110056645.html, Hello All,Saw Vermont rolled out an incentive to get more remote workers to live there, Does anyone plan on applying and If so why? As a law office in Spain, we absolutely cannot advise you to not pay tax! As yet we do not know what the criteria will be after end of this year. Nicola. Yes you can become resident and stay, if you wish to return to UK after that you can deregister. what for? What happens as the clock ticks from 31st december to 1st jan? Would it matter if a married couple had different visa types (he’s retired and I’m not). I would be renting for the first year while looking for a place to buy – and have a place lined up to rent. and Therefore, I'm wondering if anyone else is interested in taking a sailing course in the Mediterranean this fall? https://www.spanishsolutions.net/blog/newsletters/residency-for-british-citizens-in-spain-and-the-3-6-month-confusion/. 30 years ago I had a residenca because I lived in Lanzarote for 3 years. Please follow us on Facebook and as soon as things appear to be clearer, we ́ll let our client know…. You don’t need to tell HMRC if you’re leaving the UK for holidays or business trips. Your husband as part of EU will not require to adhere to the 90 days in 180 after Brexit. My advice is to get over to Spain as soon as possible. I’d rate it a B- compared to other places I’ve been. We are both taken early retirement and living off savings, would we be taxed in our savings if living in Spain ? Is she entitled to any benefits or help in anyway? Be careful not to stretch it out beyond 6 months and you’ll be fine. Car Leasing- Drive a new car, without the high costs. Once you are granted this Volante Acreditativo, you then need to register for a Spanish University entrance exam (selectividad or the Pruebas de Acceso a la Universidad). My Wife and I have owned a Villa on the Costa Blanca for 15 years, where we have been travelling back and forth more or less as we please for up to 90 days at a time and have never stayed in Spain beyond 6 months in any one year. If you pay tax to the Uk in your salary this will be taken in to account when calculating your Spanish tax return. I work in the UK so would be visiting each month whilst she is there. I believe , but you need to check with a UK accountant, that you can no longer keep the ISAs in that vehicle. Is she only covered for medical treatment using her EHIC for the first 3 months- the information varies from site to site? Is this correct? Firstly, you know there is no time to waste so if you are moving back, do it this summer. Some town halls will only allow you to register on the padron if you are resident. With kind regards. My husband and I would like to stay in Spain for 1 year to see if we want to move permanently there, we don’t want to sell up till we are sure? Nicola. Wines and some beers as well as alcohols are lot less expensive too. Please download our Brexit guide (from our home page) and for now- please do not worry. No matter where you live, get involved with some kind of local activity to meet people. https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/visa-calculator/. Everything is very much in a state of flux with regard to Residencias for British and requirements depend on area. We are unaware of the form from the HMRC , we are sorry. Unless Brexit changes the situation, do we require any further documentation other than our British passports? Don't know which email/username you used? We paid 21 euros for sparkling water and coffee two summers ago in Rome, it still hurts. (We have our EHIC cards and extended holiday insurance). No, you will be fine. Our move would be permanent although I’m not sure what happens with our ISA’s, any advice you could give would be very welcome. In a nutshell, I don’t want my citizenship application being disrupted by this job contract. They have told me it will be impossible before Brexit but will put me on the waiting list. I mean, you can move to the Costa Blanca and get some work here for the summer? We are about to buy a house in Spain. I am currently a UK resident, I would like to spend 180 days in Spain in 2019 and 180 days in Spain in 2020. The social security number can be done quickly. As us English would say testing the waters of a new home and to make sure it’s for us that’s why we want to come for 6months and to make sure the right area as well before we buy our future home to live happily. I have my Non-residents NIE number but am now thinking I might be better off just waiting to register as Autonimo and continue living here without paying my taxes. My husband has his DNI and a Spanish passport. We hope this helps. With regards the 183 day rule. I now intend to visit friends each period that i am off who live in Barcelona. We will have a joint private pension income of around £19500 per year. As a student it says I will need to be able to show proof of my registration in an education institution, proof of public or private health insurance (would an EHIC suffice? You will require to go back before 90 days after 1st January as the 90 in 180 is starting then. You will be fine- just don’t become a resident of Italy. You have to re-apply for your NIE and Residencia again to show the change of passport and nationality. We are slowly coming back to work after the enforced break. We would be pleased to help you with your rent contrat if you need and even the search of your property if you wish, we are placed in a lovely sunny area and we can provide you with many different options, you only need to tell us your budget. The public transportation is expensive there, so I’d recomment to rent a car for a day if you pretend to go tour to the south part of the island or to La Laguna - Santa Cruz, it cost around 25€ a day and it’s waaaay cheaper than any taxi. Finally if we get residency do we have to change our driving licences to Spanish ones or can we use the green card system going forward? Do you know if after Brexit he will still be able to do this, even if myself and our child are in Barcelona? Congratulations on the move to spain. My guess is that your residency cards are still valid, but we’d need to check it out. Would I need to work as an autonimo or could I continue with my UK contract but pay taxes in Spain? We do not have the criteria after December 31st so your initial fingerprint appointment will require to be held before this. Kind Regards My question is, will I lose my residency, and how easy will it be for me to change my residency to madrid when i eventually move there? Can i do this legally and after Brexit? However, they also won’t be covered under the EHIC scheme until they can register with a GP here in the UK. Hi, I took up residencia here in Spain 04/10/2013 and have the small green card. My home for the next 2 months in Tenerife - Duration: 8:28. If you want to discuss further please contact our office. Good afternoon, I currently own a property in Spain and am an official non resident with NIE number. terms of service (TOS) and privacy policy, Get unlimited members-only access to the top 1,500+ cities in 195+ countries, Learn how to get visas & residence permits, Ask questions and learn from thousands of others, Internet reliability (power cuts and speed). We spend a similar amount of time in the UK and about 8 weeks travelling elsewhere in the world. Many thanks. Hi – Im thinking of relocating my family to Majorca as I have a property already there. My wife and I are renting a property in Spain from 1st Nov until 31 March 2020. the cost of living here is way less than any part of Italy I’ve been too but generally, we end up in the tourist traps. Please see a link below to our recent article discussing residencia. It is perhaps going to be too late if you have not moved as yet. My partner is still working and will be for the next few years, as she’s younger than me. Well, i mean doing the fingerprints and collecting the card after. So could I for example, work Jan – March in Spain, April – June UK, July – August in Spain, and Sept – December in Spain, as long as I’m adhering to the above rules? Business went very quiet with the Covid outbreak and is slow to pick back up, but I intend to tough it out, at 61 I am still a long way from retirement. In regards to the bank account and the long term rental , it is best to contact the relevent companies to confirm, we hope this helps. Kind regards / Saludos cordiales I’ve only spent a few days in Puerto de la Cruz, and while it’s pretty, it’s also pretty freaking dead most of the year. I am very confused by conflicting information I am reading online so hoping that you can help. Also, I was 24 at the time (turned 25 last month), so was still classed as a young driver when I hired the car. Yes unless you have residency you will only be able to spend 90 days in 180. the whole system is cumbersome and one of the promises of the current government is to simplify the system- they cannot get a better excuse than a global pandemic! It would depend on your income and assets, we would recommend you have a consultation with a Fiscal Advisor (accountant) the next time you are in Lanzarote. I would have to register as ‘Autonimo’ (freelancer). This is the paperwork required to apply at the universities of your choice here in Spain. We wish you all the best in your relocation to Spain. Kind regards. Hi we are pensioners who want to apply for residency in Spain, but on the form it states in brackets (we need €7500 each in savings for beneficiary purposes only) not sure what this means, also we have our pensions paid into our UK bank will they take this as proof of income or does it have to be our Spanish bank? If you are using us to set up your self-employed business, which is effectively what you will own, even though you are working for a UK company, we’ll give you a discount of other services you employ us for. As you have been spending the majority of your time in Spain, we would recommend you all apply for your residencia as soon as possible and before the cut off of December 2020. I cannot comment on the current waiting time for Malaga. The fiscal advisor will provide tax advice based on your situation. Would would happen to our residency? After the 31 December 2020, how long legally can we stay in our Spanish property each year? I have an NIE number but that is all. A no deal Brexit could mess things up for a while. Does this make me liable for Spanish income tax. With only 40 miles between them, these islands are world’s apart. Please see the Schengen calculator of how you can work your days out for your visits. There are a few bits and pieces that we need to deal with however. As I support her as she has no income in the UK or Spain would she need to apply for residency? I lived in the past in Spain and obtained NIE & residence permit without any expiration date (the green card). Please note if you claim you have not been in the country for more than 183 days, the tax office can ask for evidence of this. Would the solution be to just move my business to Majorca and carry out the work in the UK still? Now, more and more information is being shared between countries and you should make sure you understand your tax residency status (sometimes people may spend less than 183 days or half a year living in Spain but because their family are based in Spain, may still be liable for Spanish taxes). Congratulations on the decision to move back to Spain! I worked in Spain from September 2019 to March 2020, during which I had tax deducted from my salary and had a NIE, then headed back to UK when my job stopped with covid. Please give us a call if you wish us to assist. The diverse scenery and people are beyond what words can describe. We have taken out medical insurance for the whole period. Stay in touch. Then, first of all, you have to pay taxes in Spain, and then ask the UK Inland Revenue for any refund of any tax paid twice. As the UK is still part of the EU, you can move freely between each country, this may change after the Brexit. Hi there, I’m a UK citizen and moved to Barcelona Dec 31st. Ian. However, as I have family and property in the UK and will be working there for more than 40 days, I will be considered a UK resident for tax purposes. You need to be in Spain for three full months before you apply for residencia. Thank you. Also if on a visit to UK and I fall I’ll while I’m there am I covered for treatment? My Dad is very frail and may struggle to return next year. 4) handing over my uk driving licence in exchange for a spainish one, does it also apply for me to hand in the spainish one to be re-issued with my uk licence should I return to the uk say after 5years Therefore, it's much cheaper to buy new property or land on the Canary Islands, to give only one example. In our opinion, it’s all going to be just fine after Brexit!!! I am retired. As you know the Brexit will result in a bit of chaos for people who are not organised before the end of 2020. Kind Regards ad a Merry Christmas to you too. Hi just a quick question. Am I now to understand that after all this time I should have been “declaring@ tax to the Spanish authorities?? I was in an AirBNB really close to the beach and with an awesome WIFI (20mb, constants) and location (Av Venezuela, near Surf Beach and restaurants. What documents will I need regarding my income?. That is correct, only an NIE is required. This includes full insurance and they’ll even take cash, so there’s no need to let them have your card on file. We have emailed you directly for some further information. Basically told me to drive on uk license just come off the books or leave country after 90 days. Are you relocating here forever? Hello Brian, Relocating to Tenerife means no more months-long cold, rainy days and gloomy skies. Working in Spain, retired or unemployed, please see a link below discussing the documents required for each categories…. Hi Nicola, my wife and I bought our Spanish ‘retirement’ home in February 2013, this was before we’d even heard of Brexit. Hi! We're looking for a country in South East Asia that can function as our base, mainly for tax purposes. At this point, it is important to note that, if you have owned the car in your home country for less than six … Can I keep a rental contract (apartment) and a vehicle registered in my name in Spain <183 days? I am sorry I am not fully understanding the question but I think you should contact a fiscal representative. What method of healthcare are you using for application? My husband is officially retired but I am not We have a healthy income from his service retired pay, ISA,’s and share dividends. I am a freelancer and work remote (over 5 years) 2018/9 £20,000 turnover. Otherwise drop me a message nearer the time and we’ll go for a beer. None of the issues that cropped up in the UK (the proof of funds, the plane ticket, and the apartment) will be an issue in Australia, as I’ve never traveled there before, don’t know anyone and will have proof of more than sufficient funds for the trip and an outbound plane ticket. I’m Irish and we have two young boys that we want to send to primary school in Spain. Kind regards For the avoidance of doubt is the 3 month period cumulative or does it mean being in Spain in excess of 3 months continuously? Question; Is moving to Italy the best idea to save money? Many thanks and I look forward to hearing from you. Yes you can. You can also use your Twitter, Slack or Instagram username if it's connected to your Nomad List account. Currently, I am sorry, but we do not know what the situation will be after Brexit, if it happens.We will have to wait to see as matters develop. TIA, This calculator will help you to work out the days you can stay. List of prices in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) for food, housing, transportation, going out, and more on Dec 2020. We wish you all the best on your new adventure. Recent Comments. As far as I can figure out, after 3 months I would need to apply for residency and be put on the padrón. She has decided to move to our Spanish home permanently from September but I will remain in uk because I own a business and still work. I’m now going live permanently in the UK , what do I do about my permanent resident Jcard .. If you want a more cosmopolitan experience with lots of digital nomads, definitely go to Gran Canaria instead. As your question is in relation to tax, it would be best to contact a Fiscal advisor when you are in Spain. In regards to the tax, we feel it would be best for you to have a consultation with a Fiscal Advisor, here in Spain. Becoming a resident in Spain is about stating that Spain is your main residence. I’ve seen plenty of US recommendations but none for us canucks. If you have permanent residence, it will only be lost through absence from Spain for a period exceeding 5 consecutive years. I have a house in Spain and was non resident. Here, we explain all you need to know about Spanish Residency (TIE) For British Citizens. Thank you Andrew, Yes, if British it is 90 days in every 180 days you can spend in Spain. (I’m a freelance english/acting teacher) If your usage outside our network is excessive, abnormally high, or cause us to incur too much cost, we may, at our option and sole discretion, suspend your Project Fi account, terminate your service, or limit your use of roaming.”. Can you offer any reassurance to us that we have done the right thing. 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