At this point you are no longer a non-resident property owner paying imputed income tax but a Spanish resident making an annual income tax declaration in May/ June. The taxes paid in the current year are for your income the previous year. So, for example, if you make a declaration in May/June 2012 it will cover your income for the tax year January 2011 to December 2011. If you were previously living in the UK there is an exception – employment tax is currently deducted in the UK. The tax brackets in Spain will change next year but are currently 24%, 28%, 37% and up to 43% for incomes over €52,360. If you are a UK tax payer and are trying to do the right thing and pay your taxes in Spain … [Read more...] about Avoiding double taxation in Spain
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How to apply for a Spanish work permit
If you are an EU resident trying to find a job in Spain, congratulations, you’re already closer than most. Since 2003 when Spain opened its borders to allow EU citizens to work in the country, EU nationals do not need a work permit to work in Spain. People from EU countries or Switzerland may enter Spain on a tourist visa and stay for up to three months. If you plan to stay for more than three months you must apply for registration in the Central Resister of Foreigners to obtain the necessary Registration Certificate (Autorización de Residencia y Trabajo). Upon doing so you become entitled to the same legislation and equal citizens as Spanish citizens, including unemployment benefits … [Read more...] about How to apply for a Spanish work permit