The Spain general election 2026 takes place on 29 November after parliament was dissolved on 6 October. This guide explains who can vote, why foreign residents cannot vote in general elections, what happens to pending laws and the repealed housing decree, and the 30 December deadline to register for the 2027 municipal elections. Contact our team in Valencia.
Non-resident income tax in Spain applies to UK, US and other owners of Spanish property who are not tax resident. This guide explains the 24% tax on gross rent, imputed income on empty homes, the 19% tax and 3% retention on sales, the Modelo 210 deadlines after 2026 and a worked example for a Valencian flat. Contact our tax team in Valencia.
The US Spain tax treaty, the 1990 Convention as amended by the 2013 Protocol in force since 27 November 2019, decides which country taxes the income of Americans in Spain. This guide covers Spanish tax residence, the tie-breaker, the savings clause, dividend rates, Social Security and double taxation relief. Contact our tax team in Valencia.
A newcomer’s guide to Fallas Valencia and the wider festival calendar of the Valencian Community. UNESCO status, mascletà, cremà, ofrenda, and how expats can join the tradition responsibly while living in a falla neighbourhood.
Spain’s autonomous communities each administer their own tax rules, healthcare, education, housing and language policy. This 2026 guide explains how the 17 regions and 2 autonomous cities differ, why the choice of where to live materially affects wealth tax, inheritance tax and property costs, and how the Valencian Community compares to Madrid, Catalonia and Andalusia. Speak to our Valencia team on +34 963 74 16 57.
A UK ISA is tax-free in the UK, but we found no Spanish ruling on ISAs. This guide sets out the firm’s reading of the IRPF rules, the 2026 savings rates, Modelo 720 and the Beckham Law, and when to contact us to confirm your case.
Squatters in Spain occupy roughly 15,000 recorded properties each year. This 2026 guide explains the two criminal offences (usurpación and allanamiento de morada), fast-track civil eviction under Ley 5/2018, the enhanced remedies of Ley 12/2023, prevention strategies and what property owners should do in the first 48 hours. Speak to our Valencia team on +34 963 74 16 57.
Ten cultural experiences every newcomer should try in Valencia, from paella at Albufera and horchata in Alboraya to Fallas, the City of Arts and the Turia gardens. A grounded guide for expats settling into life in the Valencian Community.
Hiring employees in Spain requires the right contract type, social security registration, payroll setup and awareness of the 2022 labour reform. This 2026 guide covers costs, obligations, Valencian Community incentives and how Spanish employment differs from UK PAYE. Speak to our Valencia team on +34 963 74 16 57.