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How to get an NIE number
The Spanish authorities issue this number so that they can uniquely identify foreigners. It is equivalent to the Spanish citizens DNI, identity, number. You are legally obliged to apply for this if you are going to be making payments in to the Hacienda (Spanish Tax Authorities) Once you have applied it takes about 2-4 weeks for this to come through although be prepared, it sometimes takes much longer. Once received you should make several photocopies because if it is lost you cannot simply ask to have one re-issued you have to go through the whole application process again.
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How to get residencia
Anybody wising to live and work in Spain long term has to obtain a Spanish residence permit commonly referred to as residencia. The residencia card carries your photograph and thumbprint as well as your name and nationality. It also carries your identity number and has an expiry date. The residencia card shows that you have the right to reside in Spain. Once you have the card you are entitled to the same rights and privileges of any Spanish citizen. Without it you would not even be considered for bank loans, mortgages or credit. You will also have the right to all the benefits offered by the National Health Service.
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Banking
Resident/Non resident account
To open a resident bank account you will need your residencia/residential permit, for a non-resident account you will require your passport. You will not be able to open a resident account whilst waiting for your residencia to be processed. Despite the recent change in the law which no longer requires an EU citizen to apply for a residencia the banks are currently still demanding to see one. Once in possession of your permit you must change a non-resident account immediately to a resident one.
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Self-employed Business Activities
The following information is intended to act as a general guideline for those who wish to settle and carry out “self-employment” activities in the Canary Islands. Procedures and documentary requirement can obviously vary with the type of proposed activity. It is strongly recommended that the services of a business advisor (gestoría) or solicitor be contracted to carry out the necessary paperwork and applications.
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HOW TO STARTUP A BUSINESS
CIF Number
The first thing you need to do is register your company so you need to apply for a Codigo de Identification Fiscal this is commonly referred to as a CIF number. and identifies a new company for tax purposes. To apply for this a company representative should contact the Tax Authorities Office the Delegacion de Hacienda of the Agencia Tributaria.
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How do I obtain a gas cylinder/gas contract
IF THE HOME IS A NEW CONSTRUCTION
1. An application is made to the builders or to the property developer for a “Certificado de Instalación de Gas”, 4-copy form than should be filled with the details of the proprietor, the fitter (along with a plan of the said installation), the number of cylinders, the gas appliances, fixing etc.
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How do I vote in local elections
A total of 499.661 European Union citizens, resident in Spain, that will be 18 years old or older on 25th May 2003 and who will be able to vote in the municipal elections, have been registered by the Electoral Census Office, according to municipal registers.
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How to obtain a driving license in Spain
To ensure motorists drive safely, those planning to drive motor vehicles or ride motorcycles must be in possession of valid authorization.
Vehicle drivers are required to have a valid driving license and to carry it with them at all times. The license must be shown upon request to any law enforcement organization that requires it.
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How to Open a company
As with the information for Cuenta Propia we recommend you visit a Gestoria for the best advice to ensure you get into the correct taxation system for your business, obtain the right licenses, etc. more......
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How to renew a Passport
To renew your passport you could ask a member of your family to send you the forms from the country where you existing passport has been issued, or contact the local consulate.
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