Almost every Spanish visa and residency application requires a criminal record certificate from your home country, correctly apostilled and sworn translated. This guide explains which procedures need it, how to obtain it in the UK and elsewhere, and the validity rules that catch applicants out. Contact our immigration lawyers in Valencia for support.
Every flat and urbanisation property in Spain belongs to a community of owners, and its rules directly affect your fees, renovations and rental plans. This guide explains how communities work, the debts buyers can inherit, voting majorities and the 2025 tourist rental reform. Contact our property lawyers in Valencia for tailored advice before you buy.
Applying for Spanish nationality by residence means passing two Instituto Cervantes tests: the CCSE culture exam and, for most applicants, the DELE A2 language exam. This guide explains the format, fees, exemptions and validity rules, and how the exams fit into the nationality application. Contact our lawyers in Valencia for tailored support.
The convenio especial lets residents without social security coverage buy into the Spanish public health system for a fixed monthly fee, with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions. This guide explains the one-year padrón requirement, the fees, what is covered and how to apply in the Valencian Community. Contact our lawyers in Valencia for advice.
The digital certificate is the master key to Spanish bureaucracy, opening online access to the tax agency, social security, immigration offices and town halls. This guide explains how foreigners obtain the FNMT certificate, how Cl@ve works as an alternative and which system suits each situation. Contact our lawyers in Valencia for tailored support.
Moving to Spain after 2 July can help you avoid Spanish tax residency in your year of arrival, because the 183-day rule no longer catches you. This 2026 guide explains the timing test, the AEAT centre-of-interests analysis, and how to plan your relocation date properly. Speak to our Valencia tax team on +34 963 74 16 57.
Marrying a Spanish citizen opens a pathway to residency for non-EU nationals through the family member card, and to Spanish nationality after one year. This guide explains the process, requirements and timeline.
Setting up a branch office in Spain as a UK company involves Mercantile Registry registration, NIF applications, and ongoing tax and filing obligations. Contact our commercial solicitors in Valencia for expert guidance on the branch versus subsidiary decision.
Transfer pricing rules in Spain require that all transactions between related parties are priced on arm’s-length terms, with formal documentation obligations and significant penalties for non-compliance. Contact our tax solicitors in Valencia for expert guidance.