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Expat Guide expat spain Featured Personal Finance 

Definitive Guide To Spain´s Beckham´s Law

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan living in spain, personal finance

Madrid Metropolitan´s financial expert, Antonio Rodriguez shares with reader the definitive guide to Spain´s “Beckham Law.” The special tax regime for

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Sanchez Unveils Housing Reforms & 100 Tax On Non EU Buyers

January 14, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan Perdro Sánchez, SPAIN, spain news

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has unveiled his government’s plan to address the country´s housing shortage and reverse the

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British Benevolent Fund Leads New Year Honours In Spain

December 31, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan brits in spain, living in spain, spain news

The treasurer of British Benevolent Fund, Charlie Wilson, has been awarded an MBE in the 2025 New Year´s Honours List

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Five Classic Films To Learn Spanish

September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan learn spanish

The Madrid Metropolitan has teamed up with Gymglish to give you FREE SPANISH content to help you learn the second

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UK Embassy Urges Brits In Spain To Get TIE Card

August 9, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan brexit, living in spain

The British Embassy in Spain is highlighting newly published guidance on the Entry-Exit System to British nationals in Spain: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees_en. The

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How to say “Financial Advisor” in Spanish

June 19, 2024June 23, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Business, expat spain

If you’re looking for a talented financial advisor in Spain, Peter Dougherty is the clear choice. Peter is American. But

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Brits In Spain Urged To Get TIE Card Ahead Of EU Border System

May 14, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan

The British Embassy in Madrid has launched a campaign for British residents in Spain to exchange their green certificates for

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Spain To Scrap ” Golden Visas”

April 11, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

Spain plans to scrap so-called ‘golden visas’ that allow people from outside the European Union to obtain residency permits if

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St. Patrick’s Family Day Party Tickets On Sale

March 4, 2024March 5, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan st patricks day, What's on Madrid

Madrid´s vibrant Irish community is coming together again this year for the annual St. Patrick’s Family Day Party, which is

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Brits In Spain Get The Vote Back

January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan brexit residency spain, expat spain

After over 20 years, many broken government manifesto promises, a European court decision and Brexit, British citizens living abroad have

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Fewer “Puentes” For 2024 As Madrid Public Holidays Revealed

January 1, 2024January 1, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, spain bank holiday, spain fiestas

The Official Spanish State Gazette has released the official list of all 14 public and bank holidays throughout Spain in

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Financial Planning for Americans Living in Madrid

October 24, 2023October 30, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, living in spain, personal finance, What's on Madrid

Shane Clark is an American expat living in Spain and founder of EuroAmerican Financial Advisors, an investment advisory firm for

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Obligatory Pet Insurance Set To Take Effect

August 16, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in spain, pets spain

The latest animal welfare law is set to come into force in Spain from next month and will mean that

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UK Embassy Issues Last Chance Appeal For Driving Licence Swap

August 12, 2023August 13, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan brexit residency spain, spain news

The British Embassy in Madrid has issued a last chance appeal as the window for exchanging UK-Spain driving licences enters

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Visitors Guide To Health Care In Spain

August 7, 2023August 7, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Health

Spain is the second most popular destination for international visitors in the world. Over 100 million international tourists come attracted

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Court Adds Bullfighting To “Bono Cultural Joven” Youth Scheme

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan bullfighting, isabel diaz ayuso, spain politics

The Spanish Supreme Court has ruled that bullfighting and taurine spectacles should be included in the activities that can be

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Polishing Up On Your Español Before Visiting Madrid

January 30, 2023March 1, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan learn spanish

If you’re planning a visit to Madrid, brushing up on your Spanish language skills is an excellent way to get

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HM Hospital’s New Madrid Health Testing – Prevention Is Better

January 21, 2023January 22, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Health, spain hm hospitals

Now is the time to take care of yourself! One of Madrid’s leading private hospitals, the HM Sanchinarro Hospital has

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Guide To New Spanish Urban Low Emission “Eco Stickers”

January 15, 2023January 14, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan dgt, driving in spain, spain news

January 1st saw the implementation of the new Spanish DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) environmental ECO car sticker which is

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Friday The 13th – Unlucky For Some But Not In Spain….

January 13, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spanish traditions

Today is Friday the 13th – traditionally a day of bad luck in the western world – but not in

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2023 – Madrid’s Bumper Bank Holiday Year

January 2, 2023January 2, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain bank holiday, spain fiestas

Madrileños will be enjoying a bumper year for public holidays in 2023. The official list has been published and whilst

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Are you thinking of moving to Spain as a Digital Nomad?

October 27, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, digital nomad, working in spain

The Madrid Metropolitan talks to Antonio Rodriguez about tax and visa for those thinking of making the digital move to

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Spanish Police Swoop On Kinahan Crime Cartel

September 16, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan kinahan, spain crime news

The Spanish National Police have busted a huge money laundering operation linked to Ireland’s once mighty Kinahan Cartel. Footage of

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Spain Minimum Wage Set To Increase To €14,000 A Year

February 11, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, What's on Madrid

Despite considerable opposition from employers and business associations, the left-wing coalition government of Pedro Sanchez, have succeeded in raising the

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Relief As Covid Travel Restrictions Eased To UK

January 25, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan SPAIN COVID NEWS

People travelling from Spain to England will no longer be required to take a COVID test on arrival, the UK

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New Year Relief As Brexit Driving Licence Extended

January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan brexit residency spain

The British Embassy have announced another extension to the validity of UK licences in Spain past the December 31st deadline,

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5 Facts About Healthcare in Spain

November 4, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan expat spain, health and wellbeing, living in spain

Everything to know before retiring in Spain In Spain the majority of healthcare comes out as a sort of social

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Expat Spain: Problems And Solutions For Raising Your Family Abroad

October 30, 2021October 31, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan kids and family madrid, living in madrid, living in spain

Madrid resident and international parent coach, Denise Suarez addresses common issues readers of the Madrid Metropolitan may face when raising

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UK Embassy Advises Brits In Spain To Get TIE Card

October 28, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan brexit residency spain, living in spain

Just over a year since the Withdrawal Agreement TIE (Tarjeta Identidad de Extranjero) was launched, the latest figures published by the

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Spain´s New Pet Laws & Animal DNI Explained

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in spain, spain news

The Spanish Government is set to introduce a series of new pet laws aimed at controling the industry, increasing owner

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Non Resident Spanish Homeowners – Save Hundreds On Your December Tax Return

October 25, 2021October 26, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan expat spain

The December deadline to file for non resident property taxes in Spain is close. If you are a non-resident who

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Tax Deadline Looms For Non-Resident Spanish Property Owners

October 6, 2021October 13, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan expat spain, living in spain

The clock is ticking for all non-resident owners of property in Spain to pay their annual taxes – even if

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Massive Surge In UK Residency TIE Card Applications

August 22, 2021August 22, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan brexit residency spain, living in spain

The British Embassy in Madrid, has released the latest figures on the number of UK nationals who have applied for

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How A Vaccinated Brit Resident Still Needs To Quarantine And Take PCR To Get Home

August 12, 2021August 15, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid covid, SPAIN COVID NEWS

Vickie Scullard, a British resident in Madrid explains how she was faced with extortianate costs to comply with UK travel

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Five Reasons Why You Should Retire in Spain

June 3, 2021October 31, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, living in spain

Five Reasons Why You Should Retire in Spain If you have clicked on this article, it probably means that you

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Brits In Spain To Get Votes For Life As 15 Year Rule To Be Scrapped

May 29, 2021May 29, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan brexit residency spain

Three million British citizens living overseas – including the estimated nearly 400,000 who live in Spain will given the right

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Moving To Spain – Sinéad´s Story

May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Business, relocation

The Madrid Metropolitan catches up with Sinéad Galvin, honorary Madrileña, Irish expat, bilingual mum of three to talk to her

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Spain To Finally Say Adios To Its “Libro de Familia”

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in spain, spain news

A staple part of Spanish family life is set to disappear with the replacement of the “Libro de Familia” booklet,

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New Spanish Driving Rules & Speed Limits Set To Take Force

April 30, 2021April 29, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, living in spain, spain news

The final elements of the DGT ( Directorate-General for Traffic) new road and  traffic regulations are set to come into force

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2021 “Declaracion De La Renta” Guide

April 28, 2021May 13, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan expat spain, living in madrid, living in spain

April is the cruelest month or so goes the line from T.S Elliot – it is also the month that

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Are you Eligible For US Relief Check In Spain?

March 14, 2021March 14, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan expat spain

On March 11th, the US Congress approved the latest coronavirus stimulus package that will benefit millions of Americans wherever they

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