Spain · Documents & IDs
How to apply for a Spanish NIE from the UK or Ireland
Find the Spanish consular office for your UK or Irish address, check its NIE appointment route, and compare the local document requirements.
Guides & articles
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Practical guides to NIE, NIF, taxes, bank accounts, visas and relocation in Spain and Portugal.
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Portugal · Banking
How to Open a Bank Account in Portugal Online?
Compare direct and assisted routes to opening a Portuguese bank account online, with ActivoBank and novobanco examples, eligibility checks and client steps.
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Portugal · Banking
How to open a bank account in Portugal?
Prepare documents, compare Portuguese bank accounts and fees, and understand the opening steps, with official sources and account-specific checks.
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Portugal · Banking
Opening a Portuguese Bank Account Without Residence: Step-by-Step Process
Prepare to open a personal bank account in Portugal before moving: foreign-address checks, tax identification, documents and bank-specific opening routes.
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Portugal · Visas & residency
How to Get Citizenship in Portugal
Compare the main routes to Portuguese citizenship, see what changed in 2026, and learn why documents, fees and filing methods vary by case.
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Spain · Business
How to Set Up a Company in Spain: Steps, Costs and Taxes
Learn how to form a Spanish company: choose a legal form, prepare founder IDs and capital, sign the deed, register the company and understand the 2026 tax baseline.
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Portugal · Business
How to start a business in Portugal?
Learn how to start a business in Portugal as a company or self-employed worker: choose a route, prepare the required details, register, and complete the relevant tax and social-security steps.
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Portugal · Visas & residency
Portugal D7 Visa: Passive-Income and Retirement Guide
Understand Portugal D7 eligibility, proof of income, documents, and the route from the competent Portuguese consular post to an AIMA residence permit.
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Spain · Banking
How to Open a Bank Account in Spain as a Non-Resident (2026 Guide)
Step-by-step guide on how to open a bank account in Spain as a non-resident. Discover the requirements, documents, timelines, and top banks for foreigners in 2026.
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Spain · Documents & IDs
Spanish NIE Requirements for Non-EU Citizens: Full Document Checklist
Official NIE document baseline for non-EU citizens: EX-15 form, Modelo 790 Código 012 fee receipt and proof of your reason — plus what depends on your case.
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Portugal · Taxes
Portugal crypto and tax residence: what to check before relying on old NHR guidance
Old claims about NHR and crypto are not a substitute for current Portuguese tax rules. Check tax residence, the transaction facts, and current official guidance.
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Portugal · Taxes
Portugal NHR and IFICI: what changed and what to verify
A factual overview of the end of the NHR regime for new cases, transition rules, and the need to verify IFICI eligibility under current Portuguese tax guidance.