FAQ

Frequently asked questions about moving to Spain

Practical answers to the most asked questions about NIE, residency, taxes, insurance, property purchase, car import and daily life in Spain.

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Emigrating and preparation NIE and residency Taxes and administration Living and insurance Working and business Car and transport Family and children

EMIGRATING AND PREPARATION

Emigrating and preparation

NIE AND RESIDENCY

NIE and residency

TAXES AND ADMINISTRATION

Taxes and administration

LIVING AND INSURANCE

Living and insurance

WORKING AND BUSINESS

Working and business

CAR AND TRANSPORT

Car and transport

FAMILY AND CHILDREN

Family and children

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Frequently asked questions about moving to Spain

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Emigrating and preparation

How long does it take to emigrate to Spain?

Do I have to deregister in the Netherlands?

Can I keep my state pension (AOW) in Spain?

What is the first step if I want to emigrate?

Can I start preparing from the Netherlands?

NIE and residency

What is a NIE number and do I need one?

What is the difference between a resident and non-resident NIE?

How long does it take to apply for residency?

What is the difference between NIE and TIE?

What is empadronamiento?

Can someone else apply for my NIE?

Taxes and administration

Do I have to pay taxes in Spain?

What is Modelo 720?

What is the Beckham Law?

Do I have to file taxes in both the Netherlands and Spain?

Living and insurance

How expensive is it to buy a house in Spain?

Can I get a mortgage as a foreigner?

Do I need Spanish health insurance?

Can I keep my Dutch health insurance?

What insurance do I need in Spain?

Working and business

Can I work as a freelancer in Spain?

What is the difference between autónomo and SL?

Can I work for a Dutch company from Spain?

How does social security work if I work in Spain?

Car and transport

Can I bring my Dutch car to Spain?

How long can I drive on foreign plates?

Do I need to exchange my driving license?

How does the ITV inspection work?

Do I need Spanish car insurance?

Family and children

How do I enroll my children in school in Spain?

Do I get child benefit in Spain?

Are there Dutch or international schools on the Costa Blanca?

How does healthcare for children work in Spain?

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