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Utility bills on the Costa Blanca: How to defend yourself against unfair cuts and abusive billing

The rise in energy prices has multiplied disputes between consumers in Torrevieja and large utility companies. Furthermore, many foreign owners spend long periods outside Spain throughout the year. As a result, they often return to their properties and find unexpected supply cuts or exorbitant bills. These issues usually happen due to alleged reading errors or […]

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Creating a Limited Company: Steps and tax advantages for foreign entrepreneurs

The Costa Blanca is not just a retirement destination. In fact, it is also a vibrant hub for international business, hospitality, and digital services. Many foreign entrepreneurs hesitate between registering as self-employed or establishing a corporate structure. Currently, setting up a limited company in spain offers superior legal certainty and tax advantages to protect your

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Wills for expats: Why your country’s law can complicate your inheritance on the Costa Blanca

Many British, European, and non-EU citizens buy a property in Torrevieja. Usually, they assume that their assets will automatically be distributed according to their home country’s laws. However, if you die while having your habitual residence in Spain, the legal situation can complicate seriously. This happens mainly due to the European Succession Regulation. Therefore, not

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Non-Resident Income Tax (IRNR): Tax obligations if you own a property on the Costa Blanca

If you own a property in Torrevieja or Orihuela Costa but your tax residence is fixed in another country, you must comply with the Spanish tax authorities. Furthermore, many foreign owners mistakenly believe they only have to pay the annual property tax (IBI) managed by the town hall (Suma). However, the Tax Agency obligatorily requires

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Buying a rustic plot on the Costa Blanca: Legal risks and what you can actually build

Many foreign and national buyers are attracted by the affordable prices of rustic plots in the inland area of the Vega Baja. However, urban planning legislation in the Valencian Community is extremely strict with this type of land. Buying a plot without proper advice can turn into a legal nightmare if the administration starts a

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The new ‘arraigo socioformativo’: How to get residency in Spain by studying a practical course

The immigration system in Spain has changed to facilitate the regularisation of citizens who are already in the country. One of the most attractive and least exploited options in the Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa area is the arraigo socioformativo. This legal path allows foreign citizens who decide to train academically to cover in-demand jobs to

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Inheriting a property with a mortgage? Legal options to avoid inheriting debts in Alicante

Receiving an inheritance in Orihuela Costa or Torrevieja is usually a complex process, especially if it includes real estate. The situation becomes even more complicated if the home of the deceased family member has an outstanding mortgage. Many heirs fear losing their own personal assets when accepting a property that carries considerable bank debts. Fortunately,

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Living in Spain after Brexit: How to change your student visa to work permit spain

Many British and non-EU citizens arrive in Torrevieja with a student visa to learn the language or take higher courses. However, upon completing their training, a large number of them wish to stay and work on the Costa Blanca indefinitely. Following recent legal reforms, the process to make this leap has become much more agile

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Tourist licenses in Torrevieja: New restrictions and how to apply legally

The holiday rental market on the Costa Blanca is undergoing very important changes this year. Due to new regional and municipal regulations, obtaining a tourist license in Torrevieja or Orihuela Costa is no longer as simple as before. Many owners are receiving high fines for advertising their homes without complying with the new legal requirements.

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Exceptional regularisation of foreigners 2026

Exceptional Regularisation 2026: How to get your residency papers before June 30 Spain is currently immersed in a historic process within the field of immigration. The Government has launched an Exceptional Regularisation process for Foreigners. This is an extraordinary measure designed to grant residence and work permits to thousands of foreign citizens who are currently

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