The move is done – now comes the part nobody really prepares you for. Getting a Spanish bank account, registering with a doctor, sorting your NIE, figuring out what you actually owe in tax. I’ve been through all of it so you don’t have to start from scratch.
This hub covers the practical admin of becoming a resident: banking, healthcare, tax and legal requirements, and schools if you’re moving with children. It’s the stuff that takes up your first few months – let’s make it quicker.
Banking & Money
Opening a Spanish bank account, transferring money from the UK, and managing your finances as a resident.
Healthcare & Insurance
From your EHIC to the SIP card, private health insurance options, and how the Spanish system actually works.
Tax & Legal
Spanish tax returns, the Beckham Law 24% flat rate, NIE numbers and what you need to know about your legal obligations.
Schools & Education
British curriculum schools, Spanish state schools, and what expat families need to know about education in Spain.
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