Documents & IDs
Número de soporte: where to find it on your TIE, green certificate or NIE
Find the soporte number on your foreigner card (TIE), EU citizen registration certificate or NIE certificate, and enter it in the correct official format.
Guides & articles
Spain
NIE and TIE, bank accounts, company formation, the digital nomad visa and moving to Spain: practical guides for foreigners.
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Documents & IDs
Padrón in Spain: the expat guide to empadronamiento (certificate, documents, renewal)
What the padrón municipal is, why expats need it, which documents town halls typically ask for, how the certificate differs from the volante, and when a registration must be renewed. Based on Spain's national rules and official municipal examples.
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Business
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
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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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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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Documents & IDs
NIE appointments in Alicante and Valencia: offices and where to apply
Find the official NIE offices in Alicante and Valencia, avoid confusing NIE with TIE appointments, and check the separate route from Dublin.
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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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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.
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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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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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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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Documents & IDs
NIE Appointment in Spain: Official Information and What to Prepare
Find the official NIE assignment route, the official appointment link, and the documents the National Police lists for the procedure.