Originally Posted by scampicat (Post 5609725)

What happens if I want to live in the UK for seven months and Spain for five months?

Originally Posted by Fred James (Post 5610082)

There are thousands of people in that position who own property in Spain and come out for the winter.

There is nothing to stop you applying for a residency certificate and that would not affect your UK residency.

Tax residency is another matter entirely but unless you spend more than 6 months in one calendar year in Spain you will not be classed as tax resident.

It is possible to be officially tax resident in both countries as the UK has a 90 day rule for tax residency. For example, if you spent 7 months in Spain and 5 months in the UK, you would be tax resident in both the UK and Spain. That would not present any problems because of the dual taxation agreement between the UK and Spain.

Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 5610430)

Dont mention cars :eek:

Originally Posted by scampicat (Post 5609725)

If you are in Spain longer than three months, you are classed as a Spanish resident.

If you are in the UK longer than six months you are classed as a UK resident.

What happens if I want to live in the UK for seven months and Spain for five months?

Originally Posted by tim hortons man (Post 5610518)

nothing.......

My wife got her NIE before Jan 1st so she beat the rush, while I'm stuck at the end of a very very long line. It's been almost a year since my paperwork went in. Thankfully you don't need a residency permit to live or work in Spain (visiting the UK is another story) or I'd be in deep do do.

Originally Posted by Diddy Di (Post 5797045)

We are moving out in March.
My husband & i both want to work, is it easy once you find yourself a job????:confused:

Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 5797545)

Its finding the job thats difficult ;)

Originally Posted by Diddy Di (Post 5797686)

My husband has been a painter/decorator/tiler for about 35 years so i would have thought he would stand more on a chance than myself, but as long as one of us can earn a few bob its ok.

Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 5797768)

Yes for sure, but just bear in mind everybody and their dog is a painter and decorator over here :)