You want what we have? Sunny everyday Spain for more than 3 months every year?Here is how to legally be in Spain for more than 3 months with the process for renewing the visa permit. Non-EU residents are limited to stays of 90 days or less in any 6 month period. We need a visa…
Category: Spain legalities
Spain tax system is no heaven
Those dreaming or contemplating a permanent move to Spain, would certainly want to compare the two tax systems as part of their decision process. There are also tax consequences when owning a property in Spain, whether you live here full time or not and differences between EU citizen and non-EU. Here is a quick outline…
Estate Taxes in Spain
If you acquire a property in Spain as we did, you need to know about inheritance tax. Unlike Canada, there are taxes to pay in Spain on inheritances and they can be quite hefty. The level of tax varies depending on the relationship to the deceased and the region in Spain and it is the…
We got married and it is all because of Spain! Find out why here.
Terry and I have been together for exactly 30 years this year. I have always said that we were “more married than many married people”. We owned and managed a business together for over 25 years, shared all bank accounts and investments and owned two properties jointly. We do not have children and in Canada,…
How can a non-European spend 6 months in Spain legally?
When we were planning our retirement, Terry and I dreamt of spending the winter months somewhere warm and sunny. The winters in Vancouver are mild but dark and rainy. I have always had this deep love for Europe and Terry loves it too. Spain is Europe’s warmest and sunniest destination in the winter months. So,…
Two Retired Canadians & a Dog in Spain 