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Complete guide to opening a bank account in Galicia as a foreigner. Required documents, best banks for non-residents, fees, online accounts, anti-money laundering requirements and everything you need to operate financially in Spain.
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All types of Spanish residency for foreigners in 2025. Digital nomad visa, Golden Visa, non-lucrative visa, family reunification, EU residence card with requirements, timelines and costs for each.
Read guide → Complete guide to empadronamiento in Galicia for foreigners. Required documents (passport/NIE, rental contract), where to register, deadlines, benefits (healthcare, schooling, tax residency), renewal (2 years EU, 5 years non-EU), 183-day rule, common mistakes and specific info for Corcubión, Cee and Fisterra town halls.
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Comprehensive guide to legal safety in property purchases in Galicia: how the Land Registry works, the notary's role, mandatory legal checks, the 10-point due diligence checklist, most common real estate frauds in Spain and how to protect yourself, and what to do if you discover hidden encumbrances after purchase. Includes real cases from the Costa da Morte and Galicia.
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Complete legal guide on rights and obligations of foreign property owners in Galicia. Spanish Constitution (Art. 33), EU/non-EU differences, tax obligations (IRNR, IBI, waste tax), community of owners, Spanish will, tax representative, Brexit impact and where to get help.
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Detailed tax guide for foreign property owners with homes in Galicia: Non-Resident Income Tax (IRNR), IBI property tax, municipal capital gains tax, wealth tax, double taxation treaties, and filing obligations. Includes numerical examples, filing deadlines, and legal tax optimization strategies for non-resident owners of properties in A Coruña, Vigo, Santiago de Compostela, and the Costa da Morte.
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Complete guide to tax residency in Spain for foreigners owning properties in Galicia. We explain the 183-day rule, the difference between IRPF and IRNR, the Beckham Law with a 24% flat tax rate, double taxation treaties with the UK, Germany, France, USA, and Netherlands, Modelo 100 and Modelo 210 filing, wealth tax in Galicia with a €700,000 exemption plus €300,000 for your main home, and Galicia's inheritance tax advantages with a 99% reduction. Includes practical case studies of a British pensioner, a German remote worker, and a Dutch investor.
Read guide → Own property on the Costa da Morte but don't live in Spain? This guide explains Non-Resident Income Tax (IRNR), Form 210, imputed income, the 3% retention on sales, and double taxation treaties with practical examples.
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Everything you need to know about the Energy Performance Certificate in Galicia. When it's mandatory, how much it costs, who can issue it, what each rating (A-G) means and the best strategies to improve your property's energy efficiency on the Costa da Morte and Galicia.
Read guide → Municipal capital gains tax is one of the least understood taxes in Galician property transactions. Who must pay it? How is it calculated after the Constitutional Court ruling? What exemptions exist in Galicia? We explain both calculation methods, tax rates in major Galician municipalities, reinvestment exemptions for primary residences, and deadlines for appeals. An essential guide for any real estate transaction on the Costa da Morte and throughout Galicia.
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Complete guide to municipal capital gains tax in Galicia after the 2024 Constitutional Court ruling. What is the plusvalía territorial, calculation methods (real gain vs objective), Galicia-specific tax rates, applicable exemptions, how to calculate the tax, tax reduction strategies, when to pay when selling a property and differences between Galician municipalities like A Coruña, Santiago, Cee, Fisterra and Camariñas.
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Complete guide to obtaining Spanish citizenship by residence. Residency year requirements (10 years general, 2 years for Ibero-Americans, 1 year by marriage), DELE A2 and CCSE exams, dual citizenship by country, processing time (1-3 years), required documents, Galicia Civil Registry, citizenship by descent (Sephardic, grandchildren law), process costs and common mistakes when applying for Spanish citizenship.
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Complete guide to Spain's digital nomad visa for living in Galicia. Income requirements, necessary documentation, tax advantages, best areas for remote work on the Costa da Morte and everything you need to know to apply in 2025.
Read guide → Complete guide to Spanish wills for foreign property owners in Galicia. Types of wills (open, closed, holographic), Spanish succession law, forced heirship rules, Galicia's 99% inheritance tax reduction, bilateral wills (UK/Spain), notary costs, the notarial process, intestate succession, European Succession Regulation, choice of applicable law and practical steps to protect your real estate assets on the Costa da Morte.
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Complete guide for British citizens wanting to move to Spain after Brexit. Residency requirements, 90/180 day rule, TIE card, tax implications, driving licence exchange, healthcare access, pension transfers, property ownership changes, double taxation treaty, post-Brexit wills and visa options available for living legally in Galicia and the Costa da Morte in 2025.
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