Articles & Guides

Data Protection Law Spain (LOPD)

The data protection law in Spain requires all companies (private, public and state) and self-employed people (autonomos) to comply with the security procedures for storing data. Continue reading..

Guide to: Social Security in Spain

The Social Security system in Spain provides the working population with medical and financial coverage against a variety of accidents and circumstances. Continue reading..

Foreign Vehicle Registration in Spain

Expats in Spain can drive their foreign plated vehicles on Spanish roads for a maximum of 6 months. After the 6 months, the foreign vehicle must go through the Continue reading..

Unemployment benefit in Spain : Self-employed

Unemployment benefit in Spain for the self-employed has only recently been introduced. The regulations are still stricter than for employees Continue reading..

Unemployment Benefit in Spain

The application for unemployment benefit in Spain can be a quite complicated process. To have the right to receive benefit you must have contributed to the social security Continue reading..

Guide to : Making a Complaint in Spain

Every business in Spain is required by law to have a complaint book (“Libro de hojas Reclamaciones”). Continue reading..

Guide to : NIE in Spain

Applying for your NIE (numero de identificación de extranjero) in Spain is the first step to living in Spain. This number is necessary to buy a car or a house, to open a bank account or apply for a job.
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Guide to : Getting your driving licence in Spain

Getting your driving licence in Spain can be a long drawn out expensive process which includes taking medical, theory and practical exams.
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Maternity rights in Spain

Maternity rights in Spain entitle a woman to take a total of 16 weeks leave from work (with additional 2 weeks for every child if multiple births). These 16 weeks can be taken either before or after Continue reading..