Money & tax in Spain

Tax residency, banking, pensions and cross-border finance.

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Spanish tax residency for expats

How Spain's day, economic-interest and family tests interact with another country's rules and any applicable tax treaty.

11 min read
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Cost of living in Spain: how to build a realistic budget

A framework for estimating housing, tax, healthcare, schooling, transport and seasonal costs without relying on misleading national averages.

9 min read
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Financial advice for expats living in Spain

The ongoing financial questions to review after settling in Spain—from tax residence and overseas assets to pensions, investments and estate planning.

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Filing a tax return in Spain as an expat

How to prepare for Spanish filing when income, property, pensions or investments span several countries.

8 min read
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UK pensions for British expats living in Spain

Questions to resolve before drawing, transferring or restructuring a UK pension while resident in Spain.

11 min read
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Overseas assets and investments for Spanish tax residents

A framework for reporting, tax, suitability and currency when your wealth remains partly outside Spain.

10 min read
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Estate planning for expats living in Spain

How to coordinate wills, succession law, inheritance tax, beneficiaries, powers of attorney and practical access to money across borders.

10 min read
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How to choose a financial adviser in Spain

A practical due-diligence checklist for checking permissions, cross-border expertise, fees, products and conflicts before taking advice.

10 min read
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Spanish wealth tax planning for expats

How to organise worldwide assets, valuations, liabilities and regional connections before obtaining personalised Spanish wealth-tax advice.

10 min read