Living in Spain
All the tips, essential information and practical advice you need for living in Spain.
GUIDE: How to complete Spain's annual tax return
You must complete your 2025-2026 'Declaración de la Renta' (annual income tax return) before June 30th 2026. This step-by-step guide can help you complete the process.
What are my rights while working in extreme heat in Spain?
Spain is enduring its first official heatwave of the summer with many suffering in scorching temperatures, particularly those working outdoors. Here's what the country's labour laws say about working in extreme heat, and if it applies to remote work.
Ten ways to protect your Spanish property against the summer heat
When summer arrives in Spain, bringing with it scorching temperatures, you may start to notice that your home suffer too, whether it's windows and doors swelling, cracks appearing or more insects getting inside.
'La renta': What you need to know about filing your Spanish tax return
The deadline for Spain's annual income tax return - 'la declaración de la renta' - is on June 30th 2026. Here's a roundup of everything you need to know about the process, from who has to file it to what taxes and deductions are applied.
What Americans in Spain need to know about declaring foreign bank accounts
Americans in Spain typically need to file two sets of tax declarations – one in the US and one in Spain. They may also have to declare any foreign bank accounts.
Heatwave plans: Ten things to do in Spain when it’s too hot outside
Struggling to think of activities to do when it's insufferably hot in Spain? Whether it's air conditioning you're after or some refreshing H2O to cool down in, here's how to not let a heatwave spoil your enjoyment.
How the requirements for Spain's Digital Nomad Visa are getting stricter
If you're thinking of applying for Spain's Digital Nomad Visa this year, here's what you need to know about what's changing and what's getting stricter.
Self-employed in Spain: The many ways to save money on your income tax return
‘Autónomo’ fees in Spain are notoriously high but there are a number of expenses that self-employed workers can deduct in order to cut costs on their quarterly tax returns.
What taxes and fees do I have to pay when selling my car in Spain?
Want to sell your car in Spain? There are a few different costs you will have to pay if you do so, from transfer tax to change of ownership fees.
What childcare options are available over the summer in Spain?
Kids in Spain get around three months of holiday over the summer, but finding childcare options during this time can be challenging for parents, especially if they have to work. So what is available?
Do I have to pay taxes in Spain if I don't work?
There are many types of residents in Spain that don't work for one reason or another, be it that they're pensioners, unemployed, or earn a passive income. Does this mean they are exempt from paying taxes in Spain?
What’s the difference between a gestor, a lawyer and a notary in Spain?
It’s impossible to live in Spain and not have to deal with its often frustrating bureaucracy, and for that you’ll usually need professional help. So for which official matters should you hire a gestor, a lawyer or a notary? What can they do and not do?
How to get involved with urban gardens in Spain
If you fancy yourself green-fingered or live in an apartment without access to your own outdoor space, you'll find that Spain has many urban gardens and allotments that you can potentially join.
What's the statute of limitations in Spain?
Having an idea of the law in Spain and, more specifically, when crimes 'expire', will help you if you ever find yourself in legal trouble.
The Spanish residency breaches that can lead to €10,000 fines
Spain's Interior Ministry outlines several offences and residency breaches that can result in €500 fines for minor infractions to €10,000 sanctions for serious offences, ranging from failure to notify a change of address to faking paperwork.
Is it worth getting a lawyer for your Spanish citizenship application?
If you're eligible and are thinking about applying for Spanish citizenship, should you get a lawyer to help you or can you do it yourself? And how much would it cost to get legal help?
EXPLAINED: The changes to Spain's flexible retirement scheme
Spain has introduced a major overhaul to its flexible retirement system which includes better conditions for current and former self-employed and salaried workers.
What digital nomads need to know about Spain's annual income tax declaration
Spain's annual income tax season runs from April to June and if you're here on Spain's digital nomad visa, it's likely you'll have to complete one.
How much should you pay a 'gestor' to do your taxes in Spain?
Tax, like most bureaucracy in Spain, is notoriously difficult to get your head around and even more tricky to submit yourself. Therefore, you'll likely need to hire a gestor, but how much should you be paying for their services?
LISTED: The best job websites in Spain in 2026
Finding a good job in Spain is notoriously hard, so you need to be familiar with all the different national and international websites to finetune your search and increase your chances of coming across that dream position.
What's the Spanish version of Craigslist?
Looking for online classifieds to buy or sell second-hand items, find housing or local services in Spain? Here's where you can look.
Do I have to give up my US citizenship if I become Spanish?
If you're an American who's eligible for Spanish citizenship, you may be considering what this will mean for your US citizenship. Can you keep it? Should you renounce US citizenship? And is Donald Trump planning to change citizenship laws in some way?
What Non-Lucrative Visa holders should know about Spain's annual tax declaration
If you live in Spain on the Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV), it’s important to be aware that you’ll be taxed here and will have to fill out the annual income tax return.