N.I.E., municipal registration (Empadronamiento), vehicle registration, Social Security, driving licence exchange... Which administrative procedures need to be completed and when? Below you will find information on the most important administrative procedures, which in most cases can also be completed voluntarily before the indicated deadline.
Since 2012, certain requirements must be met in order to apply for the N.I.E. and Residencia. Further information on applying for Residencia can be found in our article: Applying for Spanish "Residencia".
The following section provides an overview of the other important administrative procedures you may need to complete in addition to obtaining Residencia:
A) Establishing your main residence (Residencia)
Upon arrival in Spain
Possession of a valid passport or identity card
Registration in the Spanish municipal register (Empadronamiento): The Spanish Municipal Register
Application for Residencia: Applying for Spanish "Residencia"
Application for a digital certificate: Digital Certificate
Application for a Spanish health insurance card
Vehicle registration: Registering German Vehicles in Spain
After 183 days of residence
Establishment of tax residence in Spain (full tax liability): Tax Residence in Spain: Primary or Secondary Residence
By 30 March of the second tax year
Modelo 720: Assets Held Abroad
By 30 June of the second tax year
Modelo 100: Personal Income Tax
Modelo 714/718: Wealth Tax / Solidarity Tax
5 years after registration in the Municipal Register (Empadronamiento):
Renewal of municipal registration for EU citizens: EU citizens with "Residencia" (green certificate with N.I.E. number) must confirm their residence every 5 years (every 2 years for EU citizens without "Residencia"). Depending on the municipality, confirmation can be completed either in person or electronically and is required if no changes (change of address, updating of personal details, etc.) have been made for 5 years.
After 10 years of residence:
Possibility of obtaining Spanish citizenship: Dual Citizenship
B) No main residence (Non-Resident)
Upon arrival in Spain
Possession of a valid passport or identity card
Purchase of property: Taxation of a Second Home in Spain (Modelo 210)
Application for the N.I.E.: N.I.E. - Foreigner Identification Number
By 30 January of the year following the purchase of the property
Modelo 210: Tax on Property Owned by Non-Residents
By the middle of the year following the purchase of the property
Property tax (IBI) should be paid to the local council or set up for direct debit.
By 30 June of the year following the purchase of the property
Modelo 714/718: Wealth Tax / Solidarity Tax
After 185 days of residence
Establishment of tax residence in Spain (full tax liability): Tax Residence in Spain: Primary or Secondary Residence
Our law firm will be pleased to assist you in analysing your individual situation, completing the necessary administrative procedures on your behalf and preparing and filing the corresponding tax returns. If you are interested in our services or have any specific questions regarding this subject, please feel free to contact us by email or telephone.
Author:
Christoph Sander
Lawyer and Tax Advisor
CEO, Partner, Director
info@sspartners.es
Tel: (+34) 951 12 13 06
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