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Monday, 05 October 2020 |
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Hi Folks,
Driving Licences.
If you are resident in Spain, then you need to change
your driving licence before 31st December 2020 OR face having to take
a driving test in the Spanish language in 2021 i.e. after Brexit.
I have just spoken to JA, the ChiFRA solicitor; he has
been trying to get appointments for people to change their driving licences and
has had to have a meeting with the DGT (Director General Trafico) to ascertain
what the problem was.
Normally to exchange your British licence for a
Spanish licence, you would ask for canje; now they are saying that there are
only one or two appointments a day for “canje”, they suggest you ask for “Conductores”
which is drivers.
However, the DGT suggested that it would be better to
have a group that want to change their licences rather than individuals. Therefore,
if you need to change your British licence to a Spanish one, please contact JA
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or Phone: 956
44 01 72 and he will organise it so you can complete the process with the
minimum stress.
Davexf
05/10/2020
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Wednesday, 16 September 2020 |
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Hola,
Blevins Franks supply us with interesting articles but the latest two have some very wise words.
Either the green card or the TIE serves as valid
proof of legal residence in Spain. However, it is crucial to understand that
obtaining a residence document in itself is not enough to guarantee ongoing
freedom of movement and benefits in Spain from 2021.
Note also that in becoming legally resident in Spain, you will
very likely also be deemed tax resident and liable for Spanish taxation on a
worldwide basis, so it is important to get your tax planning in order. For the best results, take specialist advice about the next
steps, ideally before you change residence or transfer assets.
And again, something that had not occurred to me. Please note
that UK advisers may not be authorised to continue advising you as an EU
resident after the transition period, so please check with your advisor.
Davexf
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Friday, 01 May 2020 |
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Hi Folks,
There have been a lot of emails lately; if you need to catch-up then log in, click on "Members Area" and then "Emails" and they are all there to be read
Davexf
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Friday, 17 April 2020 |
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Hi Folks,
Blevins Franks have just written an informative article on the length of time you can stay in Spain without incurring the penalty of having to pay tax in Spain.
If you are normally resident in the UK but cannot return due to the Coronavirus pandemic, then this article is for you. Please click the word "Finance" on the top banner of this page and you will be taken to the article.
Davexf
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Friday, 27 March 2020 |
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Health professionals from La Longuera, in
Chiclana, test positive for coronavirus
The Satse union denounces the delay in
carrying out the tests and obtaining the results, something that may have
caused more infections and calls for measures to prevent the staff
of these centres from continuing to work in these conditions.
The Satse Nursing Union, in Cádiz, has
publicly denounced "the state in which different centres in the province
are located, and among them the La Longuera emergency centre", in Chiclana,
facing the current health alert.
As highlighted by the union, in this
centre several professionals have already tested positive for coronaviruses,
professionals who, in some of the cases, reported symptoms several days ago and
were notified on Wednesday of the positive result of their tests.
"This delay, both in the taking of
samples and in the delay in issuing the results, has meant that many of his
colleagues have not been isolated with the necessary haste, in order to break
the chain of infections," they continue to denounce, stressing that,
according to the data revealed by the Andalusian Government, 21% of
positive cases in our community are healthcare. "
As Satse laments, "We present the
highest rate in the entire state. This is as much attributable to the lack of
individual protection means, as to the delay in carrying out the diagnostic
tests."
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Monday, 16 March 2020 |
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Hi Folks,
Did you miss the budget? Luckily our sponsors Blevins Franks have given ChiFRA an article on it; they also gave ChiFRA and article on the dreaded word "Brexit". Both articles give information which could affect our lives and make good reading. To read the articles please click on the "Finance" section above
Davexf
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Saturday, 14 March 2020 |
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Hi Folks,
FROM MONDAY 16th
March 2020
The Royal Decree
approved by the Government to implement the state of alarm increases measures
to force citizens from all over the country to confine themselves to their
homes. The latest draft of the document,
to which Vozpópuli has had access, limits movements to citizens and will only
be able to circulate through the streets and highways to acquire food, medicine
and basic necessities, attend their work centres and health centres, and other causes of force majeure.
The document
establishes, in particular, that citizens may only circulate along public use
roads for the following cases:
Acquisition of
food, pharmaceuticals and basic necessities.
Assistance to
health centers.
Travel to the
workplace to carry out your work, professional or business provision.
Return to the
habitual place of residence.
Assistance and
care for the elderly, minors, dependents, people with disabilities or
especially vulnerable people.
Displacement to
financial entities
Due to force
majeure or a situation of need.
Any other activity
of an analogous nature duly justified
In the same way,
the circulation of private vehicles is allowed to carry out the activities
referred to in the previous section or to refuel at gas stations or service
stations.
End of emergency
notice
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Tuesday, 18 February 2020 |
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Hi Folks,
Our Sponsors Blevins Franks have written to articles on Brexit.
The first "Countdown on to review UK
pension options before Brexit" gives options on what to do with your pension if you are not yet drawing it
and the second "Brexit begins: What UK expatriates need to know about the
Withdrawal Agreement" gives us the relief we need if we are already drawing our pensions.
Both articles are worth reading because there is so much mis-information out there and these articles are exactly how things are and will be.
Davexf
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