Britain’s Closest Cousin? Why Spain Is More Familiar Than You Think
Here’s a question that might make you spit out your tea (or café con leche): Which country is most similar to Britain? If you guessed Denmark, Sweden, or perhaps Canada,
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International Divorce Between the UK and Spain: Strategic Guidance for British Expatriates
International divorce between the UK and Spain raises complex legal and strategic issues. Following Brexit, the legal landscape has shifted from automatic EU regulations to a more nuanced framework of international
Spain’s Landmark Supreme Court Decision on BLS: A Turning Point for UK and International Visa Applicants
Spain’s Supreme Court has issued a groundbreaking ruling, STS 1324/2025, October 21, 2025, that fundamentally reshapes visa processing for the more than 1.5 million people who apply for Spanish visas
Spain Finally Levels the Playing Field: UK Landlords Can Claim Rental Deductions Too
Spain’s National Court has rocked the world of Spanish real estate taxation with a decision that stands to benefit thousands of non-EU landlords and international investors. In July 2025, the
Spain Confirms English Law Applies Without Probate in Cross-Border Succession: Key Resolution for STEP Practitioners
A groundbreaking resolution from Spain’s Directorate-General for Legal Security and Public Faith, issued on 4 August 2025, has provided crucial clarification for STEP practitioners managing cross-border estates between the UK
Spanish Probate for UK Nationals: A Complete Guide to Administering an Estate in Spain
Spanish probate is the legal process of organising and administering a deceased person’s assets in Spain and distributing them to beneficiaries once all debts and taxes have been paid. For
The Spanish Beckham Tax Rule Vs Permanent Establishment Risk: Which Matters More for Your Spanish Move?
Beckham Tax Rule vs Permanent Establishment Risk. For Digital Nomad workers and expats eyeing Spain’s attractive Beckham tax regime, there’s a critical question that could make or break your relocation
Invalid Notifications in Spain and HMRC Recovery in the UK: A Procedural Defence for Cross-Border Taxpayers
Over recent months, we have seen a growing number of UK taxpayers receiving letters from HMRC demanding payment of Spanish tax debts on behalf of the Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria (AEAT). In many of these
Huge Win for Non-Residents: Spain’s Supreme Court Opens Wealth Tax Refunds for Non Residents
Spain’s Supreme Court has delivered two landmark decisions (STS 1372/2025 and STS 1402/2025) that fundamentally reshape how non-residents are taxed when they own significant assets in Spain. For the first
Spanish Non-Resident Tax on Employment Income: When Does It Apply?
If you’ve been working from Spain while maintaining tax residence elsewhere, you might be surprised to learn that you could still owe Spanish taxes on that employment income. Spanish Non-Resident
