
The most common accounting mistakes expats make when running a business in Spain
Accounting and tax mistakes expat business owners in Spain make most: late registration, wrong Social Security status, VAT invoices, records and deadlines.
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Accounting and tax mistakes expat business owners in Spain make most: late registration, wrong Social Security status, VAT invoices, records and deadlines.

Spanish VAT for expat business owners: 21%, 10% and 4% rates, why Spain has no registration threshold, the EU 10,000 euro rule, returns and refunds.

A first-year checklist for a new business in Spain: census registration, VAT returns, corporate tax, accounting books, annual accounts and payroll deadlines.

Autónomo, SL, SA or branch? Compare liability, minimum capital, tax on profits and Social Security before you set up a business in Spain as a foreigner.

Inheritance tax for heirs on the Costa del Sol: Andalusian rules, relationship groups, the 1 million euro reduction, the 99% relief and deadlines.

How expats and businesses can choose an accountant and tax adviser on the Costa del Sol: what to look for, questions to ask, fees and the taxes involved.
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