Everything You Need For Your Move to Spain
Over one million British expats currently reside in Spain.
There are three mains areas that most expats relocate to; Andalucia to the South; Mallorca, the biggest of the Balearic Islands and the Valencia on Spain’s eastern coastline. The high number of British expats means that English is widely spoken but it is still advisable to learn some Spanish before moving. This will help you feel more settled in the country and is particularly important for those who will be working in Spain.
If you are moving to Europe from the UK, you will now be required to pass customs when moving goods through Europe.
You will now also be required to show several documents and information to avoid getting charged import duty of your personal items.
Income tax rates are similar to the UK’s, ranging between 24-45%. Non-Spanish residents will pay tax on any income earned in the country, including bank interest, business dividends, property income and wages.
Spain also boasts a large network of roads and railways. The country has over 91 airports, of these Madrid, Malaga, Palma, Alicante, Valencia and Barcelona are the largest.
You are required to register your vehicle with the Spanish authorities if you plan on spending longer than six months of the year in Spain with your UK-registered car.