Moving from UK to Southern Spain questions?

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Moving from UK to Southern Spain questions?

Answer 1

Once you have spent a period of 90 days here in Spain, then you are obliged to register as being a resident of Spain. If you are citizens of the UK this is a very straightforward process.

Your vehicle should be imported once a period of 6 months has passed. The fact that you will be driving it between Gib and Spain regularly, but registered permanently at your Spanish address means that you should legally import it.

The taxation issue is a little more complex, and whilst there are certain things that you can look into I would certainly recommend that a fully qualified and experienced international tax advisor did this for you once they were in possession of all the facts rather than have use guess the answer for you.

Answer 2

Yes, buy a second car for spain, much much easier.



One thing not mentioned so far is healthcare. Unless you are going private, then you will want to get your NIE and health card to make getting medical assistance much easier.

Answer 3

My understanding is this: You have to be in Spain for more than 183 days a year to be considered a resident. If you and your car are less than 183 days (6 months) then you do not need to register. There is no double taxation- you can pay to Spain OR to the UK, if you pay in one you don't pay in the other. If you are residing in Spain for more than 6 months, you must register, which is incredibly easy, but then you would need to hire a 'gestor' which is like a tax lawyer- they would take care of the tax issues. As far as going in and out of Gibaltrar with the car, I can't say. It isn't expensive to get a second hand car in southern Spain, a much easier and cheaper option than worrying about it all and having to pay import taxes...and safer than if it is a right hand drive car.

Good luck.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

If you are hiring a place in spain for a long term the agent will help you with questions you will need a nie number (like a national insurance number)

Gibraltar is considered leaving the country and the customs are on the ball every day.

If you stay over 6 months you have to register at the town hall

If your car runs out of mot you can get a spanish mot for use in Spain but its not legal in france nor the UK so you'll need a french mot and a uk one when you get off the ferry to get you home

Answer 6

I should think you would want really official answers to these questions. Wouldn't talking to the consulate be a better way to get LEGAL answers to LEGAL questions?



I can tell you that Gibraltar is another country. You need to cross an international border, and, yes, it is considered leaving the country. Just like going to France, or Morocco or Portugal.



Generally, you have to register your car where you are living, but I can't give you a legal answer on that.



Great to get ideas and all, but your questions require REAL answers, that you would be better off getting from REAL officials.



Good luck! (WHAT are YOU gonna do with yourself!? I'd go nuts!)

Answer 7

Do not take your car to register it in Spain. They will make it cost you a fortune in taxes, (re-registration) and queueing in too many lines in too many offices.