Building & RenovationThe process of applying for building permission for a rural or urban, new-build or renovation building project in Spain and on the Costa de la Luz. Information on what you need, where to go and how to proceed with your building project. ^ Top of Page ^ Business ServicesThe very latest Spanish, European and World business news, available online from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes. EU Factsheets on finding, applying for and ending a job in Spanish employment, including information on work hours, workers rights, leave allowances and the recognition of qualifications. Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to Spain: residency, moving cars, money, pets, finding a home, finding a school and more. A simple guide to the documentation required by EU citizens moving for work or study, or retiring to another EU member state. Information on the various types of job contract used for working in Spain and what the contract should contain. Details for employers and employees on the indefinite term contract, short-term contracts and other job contracts available. Offering a job or looking for staff in Cadiz or Huelva? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums. Looking for a job in the Costa de la Luz? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums. Use the power of the Internet to get from Spanish to English, and back again. Translate words, phrases, sentences - even entire Web pages! Posting a letter in Spain? The post code numbers for all addresses that make up the towns and villages of Spain and its provinces. A calendar of the national vacation days when businesses, schools and banks holiday and people get the day off in Spain. With links to holidays in the UK and US. Information on the Spanish residence card: who needs it (EU and non-EU citizens) where to make the application (the Foreigner's Office Oficina de Extranjeros) and documentation required. Also information on the essential NIE number.
All foreigners living and ecconomically active in Spain require an NIE Foreigner's tax identification number. Here you will find out why this number is necessary: to open a bank account, buy a house and more, where to go and how to make the application. Information on how to set up a Spanish business: details on the procedures involved when setting up as a self-employed sole trader, Autonomo, Limited Liability Company (SL) and New Enterprise Limited Company (SLNE). Also, how to register a company online Useful information about landline telephone, mobile phone and Internet options for private, domestic or business use in Spain as provided by national telecommunications supplier, Movistar. Information for a worker in Spain who loses their job, is fired or retrenched. Details on where to go, how to register for unemployed benefits (el paro) also information on benefits for EU employees who move to Spain, and on job seeking. Information on visas for entry into Spain, including tourist visas and national visas (visado nacionale). Also who requires a work permit, the different types of work permit and how to apply for one. ^ Top of Page ^ Cars, Bikes & DrivingInformation on what to do if you are involved in a car accident in Spain: who to call and how to fill in the accident report document for insurance after a car crash. Information on the paperwork and process involved whether buying a car from a dealership or a secondhand car through a classified advertisement. The documents are required and where they must be sent. Getting around the Costa de la Luz region on two wheels or four: talk about motoring, motorbikes, classic cars and local rallies. Ask questions and get opinions on all automobile subjects on The AngloINFO Forum. Moving? Moving up? Sell your used car or motorbike on the AngloINFO Forum. Needing wheels? A dream auto experience? Buy the car, or bike you need on the AngloINFO Forums. Motoring notes on the driving laws and you. An introduction to what you must (and must not) do when driving on Spanish roads: licences, speeding, parking and alcohol intake limits. Information on who may exchange their foreign driver's licence for a Spanish licence. Information applies to European Union citizens (UK, EU etc.) as well as people with American, Australian or other non-EU driver's licences. How to import a new or used car to Spain. Where to get a Technical Test Certificate Card, what's needed for an ITV test and how to get a UK, EU or US car onto Spanish plates. General information on the types of vehicle insurance available in Spain: details on insuring a vehicle (options from third party to all risks) and making a claim. What the cover provides and how to insure a foreign car in Spain. Formula 1, CART, rallies and more - all the latest motorsport news from around the world, from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes. The information you need on how to apply for a driving licence in Spain: who is entitled, how to get the driving permit and how to renew it. Also the role of the driving instructor and taking the examination and the points penalty system used in Spain. Also known as the International Motor Insurance Certificate, this is an internationally recognised document (in countries in which the Green Card is valid) and acts as recognisable proof of third party car insurance in case of road accident while abroad. All vehicles on the roads in Spain must be roadworthy. It is up to the car or bike owner to ensure their vehicle has a valid ITV certificate. Vehicles must be tested at an authorised centre for safety and emissions, just as for an MOT test in the UK. ^ Top of Page ^ Community Life: Costa de la LuzContact information for the national and local administrative centres of Spain. The place to go for residency papers, vehicle registration papers, driving licences and more. Information on the English-speaking AA groups in Spain, on the Costa de la Luz as well as the contact details for the English Al-Anon support groups for family of alcoholics in Spain. Pet shelters and refuges, animal rights organisations and other Spanish associations for the protection of cats, dogs and other pet animals. Everything for parents with young children Spain: information on health matters, Spanish social security benefits, preschool, creche and baby and child care and mums and tots groups. The core information on the people and their history, geography, politics, military, economy and statistics everyone needs to know about Spain, supplied by the CIA. Consular offices provide services for their expatriate citizens living in Spain. Services include replacement of lost or stolen passports and help and advice in difficult situations Information on how to proceed if you need to report the death of a family member in the Costa de la Luz. Also information on the repatriation of remains for a burial or cremation outside Spain. A world of information, both local and global - in English. The local and international English-language print and broadcast media that is available to you if you live in Spain. Who to call for animal information, where to go and how the law affects you and your pet - or any other animal that enters your life in Spain. Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to and living in Spain: residency, finding a home, a school and a job, Spanish social security and more. The place for you to exchange views, share useful information on parenting, schooling and kid's fun for families in the Costa de la Luz. Information on groups, social clubs and links for gay men and women in the Costa de la Luz. Information on the Spanish marriage process for foreigners - American, Australian, UK and other European Union citizens - wanting to have their wedding in Spain. What to expect, where to go and the documents required for the legal process. Essential information on giving birth in Spain: who to contact and what to expect from the system through pregnancy and the postnatal period, maternity leave, midwives and vaccinations … Information the Spanish facilities available for out-of-school activities for young people and teens. This includes details on holiday jobs, volunteer work and exchange programmes. Also information on teenagers and drugs, alcohol, pregnancy and driving. All foreigners living and ecconomically active in Spain require an NIE Foreigner's tax identification number. Here you will find out why this number is necessary - to open a bank account, buy a house and more - where to go and how to make the applicatio Information about casting a ballot in elections in Canada, New Zealand, Ireland and South Africa. Details on who is eligible, how to register and where to vote, including links to electoral commissions. Insects, snakes and ticks may threaten the health of dogs living on the Costa de la Luz. Find out about the dangers of processionary caterpillars, leishmaniasis, ticks and snakes, how to recognise the threat and what to do about it. Information on the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), the European Pet Passport and travelling with your pet to or from Spain. Information includes moving pets to or from the UK and Ireland, the USA and Canada and other EU and non-EU countries. Anything to do with animals in the Costa de la Luz - whether pets or wildlife - can be discussed here. Same-sex couples are allowed the same marriage, legal, adoption and inheritance rights as those afforded to couples in traditional union. This INFOrmation page explains how to have a gay wedding in Spain. Information on Spain; its place geographically, history, government, climate, security, tourism and foreigners living in Spain. Where to find up-to-the-minute travel and other information when the country is suffering from large-scale industrial unrest. The latest European and World news. Also Technology, Business, Sport and Entertainment news. Problems with your telephone, water, electricity or gas? Find the contact numbers for the main utility services in the provinces of Cadiz and Huelva and along the Costa de la Luz. If you're an EU citizen you may vote in the European Elections; and if you are resident in Spain you are eligible to vote (and even stand as a candidate) in Spanish local elections. Find out how and where to register and how and where to vote. The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the Australian Federal Election. Everything the expatriate UK citizen needs to know about voting in the General Elections - the key facts and contact details are all here. The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the US Presidential election. Today's weather in your area, with a seven day forecast to help you plan ahead. The service includes high and low temperatures, wind forecast, humidity and likelihood of rain or other weather conditions. AngloINFO Costa de la Luz's comprehensive English-language guide to What's On in Cadiz, Huelva and throughout the region with events, music, sport and more… ^ Top of Page ^ Computers & TelecomsSpecially designed for iPhones, SmartPhones and PDAs, you can have key elements of AngloINFO literally in the palm of your hand. Wherever you are, you can find the local INFOrmation you need most. The place for you to buy and sell, find employment or a new car, ask and answer questions, and exchange useful, local information with other members of AngloINFO. Send digital AngloINFO Postcards for free! These Web-based greetings cards of the Costa de la Luz region are ideal for all occasions - and you can send them to anyone with an e-mail address. AngloINFO's weekly e-mailed newsletter - sign up now! Do you have something to buy or sell? Are you offering or looking for property and real estate? Or seeking staff, or a job? AngloINFO's Classified Advertisements offer you two great options. The alphabetical list of AngloINFO's INFOrmation pages - the essential facts about life on and around the Costa de la Luz. How to get us on to your site - for free. The latest Internet and Information Technology news stories, available from AngloINFO's Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes. Links to the Spanish Yellow Pages online telephone directory and the Spanish White Pages online telephone directory. Also links to telephones directories of the UK, US, Ireland, Canada, the Scandinavian countries, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. The AngloFILE is AngloINFO's comprehensive directory of businesses and services available, in English, throughout the region. Browse through the various Categories and Sub-Categories until you find what you want, or try out the powerful search facility. What's new on AngloINFO - where we list the recent additions to the site.
How to find a public-access wireless Internet (802.11) hotspot in the Costa de la Luz, elsewhere in Spain or throughout the world. ^ Top of Page ^ Education & TrainingSpanish language guides and phrase books from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online. Information from the EU on taxes, the cost of living, the health and education systems, schools, shopping and where to stay, the Spanish cultural life and more information relevant to any foreigner moving to or thinking of living in Spain. Information directly from the European Union. Factsheets include information on the general system of recognition, along with information for the: paramedical professions, teachers, engineers, Lawyers, doctors, dentists, midwives and vets. A calendar of the school terms in the Costa de la Luz: all the dates when the state schools close for vacation. The basics of the education system in Spain for children in the school system in Cadiz, Huelva and Spain. Information includes all the stages from creche to pre-primary, primary and secondary education and international schooling. ^ Top of Page ^ Entertainment & ArtsTitles relevant to Spain on the subjects of biographies, art, history, cookery, the home and guides for foreign children and families moving to and living in the Costa de la Luz. Order online from Amazon. Information on where and how to find full listings of what's on at the movies today, and in the near future. Where to find out what's showing on the Costa de la Luz and how to book your seat at the cinema. The place to talk about the world of entertainment with fellow residents of the Costa de la Luz. The latest entertainment news from around the world, available online from AngloINFO. Spain is the home of the fiesta. Here you will find information and a description of the events and festivals on and around the Costa de la Luz with links to their websites where available. The top titles set in and around the Costa de la Luz, from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online! Art, archaeology, history... Find out how to make the most of the museums in Huelva and Cadiz provinces. Play against yourself or other AngloINFO members with our online games - hangman, Iago and the hugely popular numbers game, Sudoku - can you make the Hall of Fame? Getting to grips with TV standards, understanding where and how to pay the radio and TV licence fees, and what's available to the TV viewer in Spain. There are several weekly and annual lottery draws in Spain. Here you will find information and links on the games and the draws. Forthcoming Art events and exhibitions in and around the Costa de la Luz, from AngloINFO's What's On guide. Forthcoming classical music events in and around the Costa de la Luz, from AngloINFO's What's On guide. Forthcoming Jazz events in and around the Costa de la Luz, from AngloINFO's What's On guide. Forthcoming rock and pop music events in and around the Costa de la Luz, from AngloINFO's What's On guide. ^ Top of Page ^ Financial & LegalInformation on opening a Spanish bank account - what documents to provide - the credit and debit cards, payment methods cheques and more. Information on the taxes due in the event of a gain on the sale of a property in Spain: the rates that will apply, as well as information on circumstance for reliefs or allowances. This information is relevant for both Spanish residents and non-residents Information on the Empadronamiento, what it is, how to register at the Ayuntamiento and the documentation required, as well as information on renewing the document and what to do if you move. Real-time currency conversion between the world's currencies - here at AngloINFO. As an expat your circumstances are likely to change more often than if you were in your home country. Clear financial advice and planning means that expatriate life is without worry and that your future is taken care of. Information on how best to make your money work for you when buying overseas property in a foreign currency: how market fluctuations can affect the price you pay, and how to protect your finances during the currency transfer. A guide to how the money markets works with information on various currency transfer options available if you need to exchange US Dollars, Pound Sterling, or any other currency to Euros - whether in a single transfer or on a regular basis. Official Spanish bodies have issued warnings about illegal, fly-by-night operators. They warn that if an investment opportunity seems too good to be true, it probably is. Here is information on what and how to check to avoid being a victim of fraud. Information on the various taxes that residents and non-residents may have to pay in Spain. These include car tax, VAT, property taxes, stamp duty, capital gains and inheritance and gift tax. Jargon guide to the various terms used in currency conversion market; the meaning of terms such as: Stop loss order, Rollover, Floating exchange rate. If you don't understand your bank or broker, perhaps the answer is here. Understanding the terminology in the bank, on your chequebook or bank statement and when using the ATM: a useful glossary of Spanish banking words and phrases. Information on buildings and contents insurance for a house or second, holiday home in Spain: the legal obligations of a homeowner, and what options of cover they may expect for their property. Information on inheritance tax (ISD) in Spain: what it is, when it's payable, which heirs must pay, whether nationality is taken into account, how to calculate what's due and how to defer payment. Information on the types of life insurance available in Spain and how the policies protect the insured, either for a fixed period of protection of for the whole of their life. Also information for beneficiaries on making a claim. Information directly from the European Union. Factsheets include contact information on employment services in Spain, taxes in Spain, education and the recognition of diplomas in Spain and the government of Spain. Information which answers the questions: Who is considered liable - residents, non-residents - for income tax in Spain? When and where should income tax be paid? What are the penalties for non-payment? What Spanish tax allowances and credits are there? Understanding QROPS and how this might be relevant to UK pension policyholders who have settled, or intend to settle, in Spain. Certain taxes, including the Plusvalia, must be paid after a property purchase transaction takes place in Spain. In addition to these, there are annual local taxes due on a property which must be paid by the owner. An introduction to pension entitlement for foreigners living in Spain. Information on who has the right to claim a Spanish pension, how the rules differ for foreigners from various EU and compliant countries, claiming and how pensions are calculated. Information on Spanish taxes: general taxation on income, how it's calculated, when to pay tax, what exemptions there be and more. Information on changes to the Spanish tax system in 2007: the new Income Tax Act and the Tax Fraud Prevention Act of 2007 and the impact they have on non-resident foreigners looking to buy property in Spain. An overview of the pensions and taxation in Spain, and the role of the supplementary pension for both retirees to Spain and those who have retired from 15 years or more employment in Spain. Information on the new tax regime for inbound employees posted to Spain: who is eligible and what the features and benefits of this regime are to the employee. Since 2008, wealth tax no longer applies in Spain; find up-to-date information on the current status of Spanish wealth tax. Key information to understand the various types of Spanish will available, and how to go about making one. Also an overview of the inheritance implications for a foreigner and their family resident in Spain. Information about wills for UK citizens in Spain: whether a British will is valid or if a Spanish will is necessary; how the estate and will is handled by the notary, gestor or lawyer after death; and when the Escritura of Partition can be drawn up. ^ Top of Page ^ Food & DrinkSelection of cookery books for the wines and foods of Spain from the AngloINFO Bookshop. Understanding Spanish cuisine. Find out about the history of Spanish cuisine, the different types of tapas and the regional specialities to be found throughout the country. Where to find the freshest local produce: find out which days of the week the market comes to the towns and villages of the provinces of Cadiz and Huelva. Find out about the different Spanish wines; their classifications, different grape varieties and the regional specialities including Cava and Vino de Jerez. ^ Top of Page ^ Health, Fitness & BeautyFind out what to expect from the medical system in Spain if you're moving there to live and work or to retire. Understand how to register with the system and what to do in the event of an emergency. Emergency services: the numbers to call if you need the fire brigade, police or an ambulance. Also numbers to contact drug help, poison control and emergency doctors and hospitals. EU Factsheets on the social security and employee protection and allowances for the Spanish employee. Includes information on maternity insurance, life insurance and unemployment benefits. Information from WHO (the World Health Organisation) and the Spanish Ministry of Health on the current state of influenza in the country, and the risk of pandemics. Needing a doctor? Got an ache? Here is a comprehensive list of English medical terms and descriptions, and the Spanish translation for everything from parts of the body to common sicknesses, aches and ailments to help you communicate a medical problem. Information for the mobility, sight or hearing impaired living in or visiting the Costa de la Luz, including contact details for Spanish organisations and facilities. Information on the law of January 2011 concerning the banning of smoking in public places in Spain. Understand the places it affects and the fines which can be experienced for anyone breaking the law. Information on the Spanish national health care, with details on who benefits, where and how to register with the authorities and what contributions and benefits to expect. English-speaking support groups and meetings for AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) following the 12 Steps programme, drug aid, cancer support meetings, AIDS and more. See this page for contact information. Information on who to contact and how to proceed in the event of an unwanted pregnancy. Also information on family planning clinics. ^ Top of Page ^ Home & GardenImperial/American to Metric (Fahrenheit to Celsius/centigrade) conversions for length and area, air, body and oven temperatures, and US to UK to Euro clothing conversion tables. Information on the Spanish domestic power available, wall socket plugs and voltage of kitchen and living room (fridges, TVs) appliances. This is the place to discuss and share useful information on local law, money, banking, mortgages, tax and finance issues. Spain, especially the east coast areas, can experience intense rain and wind storms in the autumn months. These storms, known as gota fria, can take you by surprise unless you know what to expect and are prepared. Make sure you know what to do. This is the place to discuss anything related to your house, villa or apartment, whether indoors or outside and share useful information on gardening, building, renovation, furnishing, swimming pools and terraces. Information on what to do when moving from Spain; including notifying schools and residency officials, closing bank accounts, ending contracts for utilities and insurance, exporting cars and moving pets.
A reminder of the organisations, utility and service providers and other companies you may need to contact if you are moving house in Spain - whether moving to another province, a different "Town Hall" or just around the corner. Moving in? Information on the essential services in Italy and how to get them connected to your home or office in the Costa de la Luz. Who to call and what paperwork to have handy in order to get your electricity, water and gas. ^ Top of Page ^ Property & Real EstateLooking for a house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums. Spanish real estate is a complex area, so before you get in contact with local realtors or real estate agents who have property for sale on the Costa de la Luz you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in purchasing property in Spain. When reading the property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are English translations of the key Spanish real estate words and phrases. Looking to rent out your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums. Looking to sell your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums. The facts you need to know about renting a house or apartment in Spain: the contract, the deposit, the lease and the legal obligations of the landlord and the tenant. When searching the property classifieds for a house or apartment to buy or rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are English translations of the key Spanish real estate words and phrases. ^ Top of Page ^ Shopping & StyleFREE classified ads for the Costa de la Luz - got something spare or something you want? Tell everyone here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums. Spanish chain stores that supply the basic furniture, home furnishings (curtains, carpets, cushions) white goods and electrical appliances (fridges, stoves, kettles, washing machines and tumble dryers, dishwashers, TVs and computers) for your home. What to do and where to call if you credit cards or telephones are lost or stolen in Spain. ^ Top of Page ^ Sport & LeisureInformation on the beaches of Spain, including water quality, beach safety, access for people with disabilities and the risks related to swimming. The clocks change twice a year moving from winter (standard) time to summer time and back. Find out when, and how Spain's time relates to the rest of the world. Information on fishing, angling and the permits required for the fresh water rivers, lakes and dams of Cadiz and Huelva, as well as sea fishing off the Costa de la Luz. Information includes contacts for local fishing associations. Information for the golfer on golfing in Spain: the Golf Federation, the requirements to play (the handicap system, medical certificates) with information on who to contact locally. Information on the rules on boat licences and sailing permits, the sea safety recommendations, maritime weather and more, with details of the ports and harbours and links to local sailing associations. The place to talk about the world of sports, games, exercise and leisure activities. The latest sports news from around the world, courtesy of The AngloINFO Newsroom - from cricket and (various kinds of) football to motor racing and athletics. Information on the facilities on the Costa de la Luz for outdoors activities: walks, hikes and cycling activities in the Cadiz and Huelva provinces. This international cycling race takes place each year in Spain, over three weeks in September. Find out more about the race and its history, how the teams work, the meaning of the various jerseys and the route map for this year. The latest happenings from around the world of yachts and yachting - stories from media sources around the globe collated in The AngloINFO Newsroom. ^ Top of Page ^ Travel & TourismSince 2006 airport security rules have been tightened with regard to passengers' handbaggage and items (liquids and electronic equipment) that may be taken onboard. See this page for the current restrictions on flights in the EU, UK, US, and more. Details and contact information on bus services for transportation in Cadiz and Huelva provinces. How to get in touch with Jerez and Seville Airports. With up-to-the minute flight information links to bus, taxi, lost property and airport information. Access to interactive maps of the region that let you get right down to the level of individual street addresses! From 5 November 2006 new security rules apply to all EU airlines and flights from all airports throughout Europe. The rules apply to carrying liquids and electronic equipment. See this page for full details. Launched June 2004, the "Health Card" is for EU residents to use to access medical resourses when travelling outside of their EU country of residence. Information on getting to and around Spain by bus, train and plane. Find out about the Spanish regional airports and the public transport networks and how to use them. Taking a holiday on the Costa de la Luz? Going on vacation in Spain? Information on finding the right place to stay: self-catering, bed and breakfast, hotel or youth hostel, find out more. Information and links for tourists on the Costa de la Luz, with details on accommodation, flights and airports, museums, tourist services and must-see sights along the coast of Cadiz and Huelva. Route maps and booking information for the national rail service, regional trains and the urban train network: to help you find your way around Cadiz and Huelva provinces. The information you need when planning a visit to the provinces Cadiz and Huelva, or along the Costa de la Luz - from anywhere in the world - or from within Spain itself. Printed guides to the country in the AngloINFO Bookshop - buy online! | 
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