Why a foreign non-resident with a property in Spain should have a digital certificate Owning a second home in Spain is a great advantage, but it also involves a number of practical responsibilities: taxes, municipal bills, official notifications, administrative procedures, cadastral checks, possible fines, authorisations, changes of personal details, and

Opening a Spanish Bank Account as a U.S. Resident: Tips and Hurdles A practical guide for Americans who need banking access in Spain Opening a Spanish bank account as a U.S. resident can be useful if you are buying property, applying for a visa, paying Spanish utilities, receiving rental income,

Inheritance Tax in Spain vs. USA: Key Differences for Heirs A simple guide for American heirs with assets or family ties in Spain When an inheritance involves both the United States and Spain, one of the first questions is usually: where are taxes paid? The answer is not always simple,

A simple guide for Americans who need their documents accepted in Spain If you are moving to Spain, applying for a visa, getting married, buying property, studying, opening a company, or completing an inheritance process, Spanish authorities may ask you for U.S. documents. But in most cases, a U.S. document

How to avoid paying tax twice when investing in Spain For many Americans, the first question before investing in Spain is not “How much can I make?” but “Will I be taxed twice?” That concern is understandable. The United States generally taxes U.S. citizens and green card holders on their