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Forum: Spain
Feb 14th 2024, 3:41 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,308
Posted By Brighton67

Re: Modelo 720

Thanks. I think I'm going to go down the general route. I'll declare everything so its clear that I'm not trying to evade/hide anything and if they need more details I'll provide them if asked. The...
Forum: Spain
Feb 14th 2024, 3:10 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,308
Posted By Brighton67

Re: Modelo 720

Thanks. Not I wanted to hear! I've just read on a website that I have to provide pension details only if I am taking regular payments from it. I'm actually doing nothing with my pension for at least...
Forum: Spain
Feb 14th 2024, 1:24 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,308
Posted By Brighton67

Modelo 720

I'm just gathering information for my first Modelo 720. I have a SIPP with Hargreaves Lansdown. Does anybody know if i can just put the overall value of the SIPP together with all the company and...
Forum: Spain
Jan 15th 2024, 1:18 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 971
Posted By Brighton67

Re: Building works in Pego

Sorry but I'm probably the worst person to ask. I did find builders but they have proved to be absolutely terrible; totally dishonest and the little work they did over the last 9 months has been...
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2023, 2:06 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,009
Posted By Brighton67

Re: Tax service

Thanks - yes I did mean Abaco in Torrevieja. I think that I will use them as I have had an initial chat with them and everything seems pretty straightforward. They do charge extra for a Modelo 720...
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2023, 11:38 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,009
Posted By Brighton67

Re: Tax service

Thanks. I think I've ordered my tax affairs so I won't need to reclaim any UK taxes. All my savings income is paid to me gross and by the end of Jan I will have settled all of my past UK taxes.

I...
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2023, 11:09 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,009
Posted By Brighton67

Re: Tax service

I'm resident in Madrid but I have a holiday home in Pego (near Denia but in Alicante). I prefer to use advisers who deal with people like me (Brit moved to Spain to retire) so I would prefer a gestor...
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2023, 11:04 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,009
Posted By Brighton67

Re: Tax service

No illusions about a magic fairy here. Its taken me a couple of years of sorting admin at the UK end to get things done as properly as possible eg selling house, sorting out pension, closing business...
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2023, 9:44 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,009
Posted By Brighton67

Tax service

Hi. I'm a new-ish spanish resident (formally a resident from the start of this year). I am now nearing the end of all of my initial admin and the next thing on my list is to find somebody who can...
Forum: Spain
Sep 14th 2023, 7:28 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,675
Posted By Brighton67

Caixa Bank Charges

I've got a spanish resident account with caixa bank (a normal bog standard account). I've also got revolut sterling and euro accounts. I regularly transfer money from my revolut EURO account to my...
Forum: Spain
Jun 21st 2023, 11:26 am
Replies: 6
Views: 413
Posted By Brighton67

Re: Accountant or tax administrator

Thanks. I am resident in Madrid but I have just bought a house in Pego. I will continue to be resident in Madrid but I have found advisers in Madrid to be expensive and also not that used to dealing...
Forum: Spain
Jun 21st 2023, 11:05 am
Replies: 6
Views: 413
Posted By Brighton67

Re: Accountant or tax administrator

Thanks. Yes I do mean for 2023 - I know I have a long time to submit it (I think June 2024) but I'm not sure if I need to register first eg within x months of becoming tax resident. I speak spanish...
Forum: Spain
Jun 21st 2023, 10:26 am
Replies: 6
Views: 413
Posted By Brighton67

Accountant or tax administrator

Can anyone recommend a cheap and cheerful accountant/tax administrator?

I'm just ticking off my admin duties one by one - got my residencia, new driving licence, moved my belongings from the UK...
Forum: Spain
Jan 23rd 2023, 11:30 am
Replies: 7
Views: 971
Posted By Brighton67

Re: Building works in Pego

Thanks - thats very helpful. I had done some googling and sent an email to another architect who has an office in Pego (New Home Project - Jorge Gomez) but he has not replied yet. I'll get in touch...
Forum: Spain
Jan 23rd 2023, 9:42 am
Replies: 7
Views: 971
Posted By Brighton67

Building works in Pego

Hi - I'm about to buy a house in Pego which will require a general update (new electrics, bathrooms, kitchen etc) but the biggest job will be a new roof. Does anybody know of a general building firm...
Forum: Spain
Dec 9th 2022, 9:29 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,025
Posted By Brighton67

Re: Tarjeta Comunitaria/TIE/Driving licence

I've talked to a guy at myNIE based in Altea. They sorted out my NIE for me when I couldn't get it done in Madrid and they were great. Apparently they say they also do residency applications and can...
Forum: Spain
Dec 8th 2022, 4:00 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,025
Posted By Brighton67

Re: Tarjeta Comunitaria/TIE/Driving licence

DLC
Thanks. I got some of the technical language mixed up. I essentially agree with everything you have set out - getting all the necessary docs is not a problem and I'm not worried about getting...
Forum: Spain
Dec 8th 2022, 10:55 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,025
Posted By Brighton67

Re: Tarjeta Comunitaria/TIE/Driving licence

Thanks. The TIE process is a 2 step process for me. The first stage is to establish my right to have residency (that was automatic before brexit). the best route is through my spanish wife and...
Forum: Spain
Dec 8th 2022, 10:25 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,025
Posted By Brighton67

Re: Tarjeta Comunitaria/TIE/Driving licence

Thanks - thats one less thing to worry about.

Does anybody know if they actually take your UK licence from you? As its a "swap" I'm assuming that they do but I'd prefer to keep it as its still...
Forum: Spain
Dec 8th 2022, 8:47 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,025
Posted By Brighton67

Tarjeta Comunitaria/TIE/Driving licence

Hi, I'm hoping to become a spanish resident in 2023 (early 2023 if possible!). I'm married to a spanish national (thats the box I will tick to get residency) and we already have a flat in Madrid. I...
Forum: Spain
Feb 2nd 2022, 3:19 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 775
Posted By Brighton67

Re: Accountant/Tax advisor recommendation

I'm becoming a tax resident in Madrid next year and will also be looking for an accountant to help me (nothing complicated). It would be good to know if you find somebody good with reasonable rates.
Forum: Spain
Aug 8th 2021, 8:47 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,342
Posted By Brighton67

Re: PCR or Antigen test?

I had an antigen test in the end - for a few reasons: I had decided on this after reading your responses and doing a little more digging; the few other Brits in the queue at the testing centre were...
Forum: Spain
Aug 6th 2021, 9:02 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,342
Posted By Brighton67

Re: PCR or Antigen test?

yes I heard that as well. His whole interview is full of contradictions and misleading statements. I have re-read the govt website and the whole section uses the word "must" all the time. You must do...
Forum: Spain
Aug 6th 2021, 7:41 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,342
Posted By Brighton67

Re: PCR or Antigen test?

I'm a lawyer and I agree with you and that's my lawyer's interpretation as well. However, the person checking my paperwork at Madrid airport and the border control at gatwick are not. I think after...
Forum: Spain
Aug 6th 2021, 7:26 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,342
Posted By Brighton67

Re: PCR or Antigen test?

The problem is that I will be flying about 24 hours after the rules have changed and so we'll probably be some of the first to see this new rule or guidance in action. I'm probably going to have to...
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