Essential guide to Spanish ID numbers for expats: TIE (residence card), NIE (foreigner identification number), DNI, NIF, CIF, and Social Security numbers explained. Learn what each document is, when you need it, and how to obtain it.
Spanish tax guide for expats: income tax rates, the Beckham Law special regime for digital nomads (24% flat rate), property taxes, VAT/IVA, double taxation treaties with US/UK/Canada, and filing requirements for tax residents.
Contact information for emergency services with the police department, fire department, ambulance and your embassy, and in case of domestic abuse and credit card theft. A short guide to Spain's emergency services.
How to receive and send packages and mail to/from home, particularly for the USA and Canada. Shares the generally negative experiences with the postal service in Spain and how to avoid these problems in the future.
Information on your electronics, electrical appliances and setting up electicity for your flat or house.
Information about some of the differences between the Castillian Spanish of Spain (Castellano) and Latin American Spanish (Español).
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