Legal tip 50. Obligations of foreigners residents in Spain
Thursday, February 26, 2009 @ 7:31 AM
The main obligation if you become a resident is that of submitting your world-wide incomes to the Spain treasure, but it happens that it really is a benefit rather than an obligation as most countries in northern Europe have now higher income tax rates than Spain . As a consequence, the income levels for the higher tax rates start lower in Spain than in other countries. Yes! we are cheap… in terms of taxation, hum… that may be a consolation to some fellow citizens.
If you are a Spanish resident, you need to have a Spanish registered car and a Spanish driving license ,unless you have got an European driving card.
You need to make your choice and vote ( well… vote is always a voluntary mission)
Number and nationalities of foreigners legal residents in Spain dated 31st of March 2008:
Source: Wikipedia
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Ranking
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Country
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31st March 2008
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1
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675.906
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2
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664.880
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3
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413.642
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4
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261.542
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5
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206.168
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6
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136.504
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7
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130.905
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8
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126.057
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9
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123.161
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10
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109.576
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4.192.835
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By Maria L. de Castro
web@costaluzlawyers.es
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