How to apply for the non-lucrative visa. All the steps
Aimed at non-European Union citizens including Britons and Americans
Adios to the Golden Visa, Hola to the non-lucrative visa, a new Spanish residency opening for Britons
Previously, temporary residency could be revoked if absent for over six months i
End of the Golden Visa....but there is a new way to live in Spain with few problems
"Could be a way forward for some after the demise of the Golden visa..."
The 90-day rule, implemented after Brexit, directly affects British citizens who own second homes in the European Union
The 90-day rule, implemented after Brexit, directly affects British citizens who own second homes in the European Union.
Have you seen 21-year-old Thomas Dures?
Have you seen 21-year-old Thomas Dures?
The new government will introduce a new Pensions Scheme Bill
The new government will introduce a new Pensions Scheme Bill.
What does the new UK government mean for pensions?
Until a tax or pension change is announced, we can only speculate what will happen in the ever-changing world of politics.
Two British flags fly in front of Big Ben in London
Two British flags fly in front of Big Ben in London.
Thank you and goodnight Tories
“What a complete disaster Brexit has been for expats and second home owners in Spain...”
Your money needs to last as long as you do, so having a financial planning road map is important
Your money needs to last as long as you do, so having a financial planning road map is important.
Protect your pensions and retirement savings for the long-term
Pensions are key for our long-term financial security, but they’re complex.
One rule for them, another for us
Since I’ve lived in Mallorca for two decades, I don’t feel that what’s going on in the UK is my business.
How investment capital and income is taxed in Spain – Part 2
If you transfer or sell cryptocurrency, any gains would be subject to Spanish capital gains tax at savings income rates ranging from 19% up to 28%.
How investment capital and income is taxed in Spain
An approved life assurance policy, where you hold your choice of investments within its ‘wrapper’, can provide tax advantages in Spain.
Do you need to submit a Modelo 720 this year?
Assets are valued using the wealth tax rules as at 31st December each year. For bank accounts you also need to declare the average balance over the last three months of the year.
Balearics reduces wealth tax
In welcome news, the government of the Balearics autonomous region announced significant changes to the wealth tax allowances in December.
Theme of the Week
The Balearic government is spending almost 100% more than it did ten years ago
The bill for the 2024 budget was in danger of being thrown out, as Vox held out for certain pet demands. One of these was a sum of 20 million euros for the so-called free choice of language in education.
- Foreign Office updates guide for UK travellers to Spain
- Ryanair responds to complaints in Palma: ‘The passenger upset the gate staff, who denied her boarding’
- It’s not just snakes “invading” the Balearics
- UK tourism in the Balearics fell the most in 2024
- The 4 most enchanting villages in Mallorca according to a prestigious magazine
Comment
Fight for Britons in Spain. Enough is enough!
“It is time that someone stood up for the rights of Britons in Spain. At the moment it is all one way traffic which is disgraceful.”
Jason Moore17/01/2025 09:27