I founded CostaLuz Lawyers in 2006 with the idea of attracting property investment to the Costa de la Luz in southern Spain and help English-speaking foreigners buying property to retire to, live in or spend holidays in Spain.
My founding principle was to help foreigners understand how Spanish law works and get the best possible outcome for their interests. This mission now forms one of the pillars of CostaLuz Lawyers.
In a landmark ruling that has far-reaching implications for foreign nationals residing in Spain, the Supreme Court has recently delivered a groundbreaking judgment, bringing much-needed clarity to a longstanding question: how long can foreign nationals be outside Spain and still maintain their residency status?
Golden Visas have become a popular option for those from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and their families who want to get Spanish residency. One way to be eligible for the Golden Visa in Spain is to invest at least €500,000 in property. But can you do so through joint ownership?
Discover the dynamics of real estate investment in Spain for American investors and navigate the unique tax regime. Your guide to profitable ventures.”
Brexit’s ripple effects span a multitude of spheres, but the impact on residency rights has emerged as a deeply personal concern for many. As UK nationals strive to understand their status in Spain, the recent Spanish Supreme Court ruling brings further clarity.
In Spain, no single national law regulates holiday lets. As a decentralised state, the central government decided to have region-specific regulations for tourism. This is because each Autonomous Community has unique tourism markets and needs, making it more appropriate for them to develop their own legislation for tourism and vacation rentals.
For highly skilled workers from outside the European Union who are seeking to reside in one (or more) of the 27 member states, one type of work and residence permit stands out: the EU Blue Card.
Any taxpayer who is resident in Spain and is claiming a pension from abroad must make a number of considerations to avoid any nasty surprises, especially regarding taxation. When in …
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The Supreme Court of Spain has recently made a major decision that has significant implications for foreign citizens holding temporary residence permits. In a groundbreaking ruling, the Court declared article …
Explore the various mechanisms within Spanish Law designed to tackle summertime antisocial activities that tend to increase in frequency.
