News and Information from Spain

International Edition - March 2016

Welcome to the March issue of 'The Word on the Street'. This is your monthly news and information from Spain provided by Ábaco Advisers. We hope to keep you in touch with the news, events and just a little bit of gossip.

Rental income tax for non-residents

Where to pay your tax on rentals is a question that we’re often faced with when it comes to non-residents. Many people have made the choice of buying in Spain and maintaining their property through renting it out. It can come as a surprise to find that they are liable for rental income tax here.

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Changes to inheritance and donation tax

Since January 2015 non-residents cannot be descriminated against when it comes to inheritance transactions and donations. Prior to this there were big differences in the amount of tax that could be levied depending on your residential status. To find out more about how this has changed:

Changes to inheritance tax:

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Changes to donation tax:

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Looking for a short break destination in Spain?

Whether you are a resident or a non-resident, it’s good to travel around Spain and see first-hand some of the amazing cities and regions that there are. One of those we’d like to recommend is Malaga. Often seen as just an airport, this southern Spanish city can appeal to all ages:

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Do you own a dangerous dog?

Spain has its own dangerous dogs list and if you own a dog that’s named there you must have a licence. Many people do not realise that this not only applies to residents but to non-resident too. To find out more about whether you need a licence for your dog and what you must do, read our article:

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Are you not sure how to vote?

There is a lot out there about which way to vote in the EU referendum but getting hold of a balanced view of the pros and cons is not easy. However, this article published in Eye on Spain seems to provide an interesting mix:

The war against doggy mess ratchets up a notch

Alongside complaints about graffiti in Spain, dog mess is often cited as one of the main complaints by a town’s citizens. However, it’s not an easy issue to crack. Walkers may often be out early or late in the evening when it’s dark and it’s difficult to spot who has bothered and who hasn’t bothered to pick up their mess.

However, the Catalan town of La Seu d’Urgell is taking a very strong stand against this problem:

Master chefs? Really?

Even those who profess to be at the height of their trade can get it wrong – big style. El País has put together a nice little collection that shows just how baddly even the best can perform when it comes to taking on another country’s regional favourites. Watch Gordon Ramsay deliver a soggy paella and Jamie Oliver murder Gazpacho:

Semana Santa explained

It might be a little late to help plan your attendance at the Easter week processions, but this comprehensive explanation can help throw a little light on what you might have been seeing if you visited Spain over the last couple of weeks.

The Semana Santa processions are treated with great dignity and mark the most important religious celebrations in the Christian calendar in Spain. Some of the traditions that surround it, however, can be a little confusing:

Helping you translate

Whether it’s a letter you’re struggling with or a document, or you just want to know more from the Spanish press. On The Pulse shares with us some ideas for good Apps to help you with the translation:

Looking to improve your Spanish vocabulary?

Then you probably shouldn’t read this article. It contains 17 phrases that Spanish people might use if they are angry. Reading the direct translation as well as the actual meaning is always interesting. Just be careful trying any of these out:

What interests you?

We would welcome any suggestions for future themes you would like us to cover either in the newsletter or in an article on Spain Explained.

Please let us know by email at newsletter@abacoadvisers.com.

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