Spain
Becoming Autónomo in Spain: Your Practical Registration Guide Without Bureaucracy
Complete autónomo registration guide for Spain: required documents, tax obligations, social security, and how to avoid common mistakes
Guides & articles
Business and self-employment
Setting up a company, working as a freelancer or autónomo and issuing invoices in Spain and Portugal.
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Spain · Property
Buying Property in Spain: Complete Guide for Expats (2026)
NIE, lawyer, ITP/IVA taxes, notary escritura, registry. Full 8–12 week timeline + 10–15% extra costs. Golden Visa ended April 2025 — what it means for buyers. Not legal advice.
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Spain · Documents & IDs
TIE Card Spain: The Real Guide (What to Expect and How to Avoid Delays)
Understand Spain's TIE card, how it differs from the NIE and EU registration certificate, and what to check before applying or renewing.
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Portugal
How to Issue Recibos Verdes on Portal das Finanças
A current, source-backed guide to choosing and issuing a fatura, recibo or fatura-recibo, checking VAT and IRS fields, and correcting mistakes.
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Spain · Visas & residency
Moving from Employee/A1 to Self-Employed on Spain’s DNV
Already hold Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa? Learn how to coordinate UGE, A1 coverage, AEAT and RETA when moving from foreign employment to genuine self-employment.
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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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Spain
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
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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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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Portugal · Visas & residency
Portugal Golden Visa 2025: What Changed, What Stayed, and What It Means for You
Discover the latest Portugal Golden Visa updates for 2025 — new investment options, citizenship timeline changes, and a simple step-by-step process explained by the E-Residence team.
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Portugal
Portugal as an Ideal Launchpad for Starting a Business: Tips and Resources
Portugal, a European country known for its rich history and breathtaking landscapes, has seen an emergence of a vibrant entrepreneurial culture in the past decade. Its strategic location, coupled with a conducive business environment, has put it on the global map as an attractive hub for startups and businesses. This in-depth guide aims to equip
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Portugal · Visas & residency
Portugal D7 Digital Nomad Visa
Key Info about Portuguese Digital Nomad Visa It is vital to discuss new alterations that appeared in connection with the digital nomad visa Portugal (September 30th, 2022 was the day of the official publication of those) if you are a person who is interested in receiving it. Well, it is a new law No. 18/2022
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Portugal
How to Register as a Freelancer in Portugal?
Portugal offers its residents genuinely attractive opportunities. Freelancing here is particularly appealing.