Difference between NIE and TIE in Spain
NIE and TIE are often confused, but they are different things. The NIE is a permanent tax number. The TIE is a residence card with an expiry date.
Practical guides on inheritances, powers of attorney, NIE, donations and notarial procedures
See more from Notaría Online on GoogleNIE and TIE are often confused, but they are different things. The NIE is a permanent tax number. The TIE is a residence card with an expiry date.
The last will certificate is issued by the Ministry of Justice and shows whether the deceased made a will and before which notary. It is requested online for 3.84 euros after waiting 15 business days from the date of death. It is mandatory for processing any inheritance.
The general power of attorney grants broad powers while the special power of attorney is limited to specific acts. Learn the differences to choose correctly and avoid problems in banking or property management.
After nationality is granted by the Ministry of Justice, you have 180 days to take the oath or pledge before the Civil Registry or a notary. We explain the required documents, renunciation of previous nationality and the cost of the procedure.
Knowing the types of wills, the requirements, and the procedure before a notary allows defining the distribution of assets and reducing family disputes. This guide details the steps, documents, and key questions to formalize it.
Revoking a power of attorney requires executing a revocation deed before a notary (fee of 60-90 euros) and notifying the attorney-in-fact, preferably by certified mail. The revocation takes effect from notification. We explain the full process.
The European Commission is preparing a new legal form that allows incorporating a company valid across all 27 Member States in 48 hours, fully online. Expected by 2027. We explain what it is, how it works and what it means for Spain.
A bank policy signed in 30 minutes between Madrid and Mallorca, a power of attorney from a hospital trolley, a signing from Dublin on Saint Patrick's Day, and three property sales from a divorce. Real cases from this week.
The IIVTNU taxes the increase in urban land value on transfers. We explain who pays, the deadlines, the two calculation methods after RDL 26/2021 and when it does not apply.
Without a will, the estate is distributed by intestate succession under the Civil Code: first descendants, then ascendants, then the spouse and finally collateral relatives up to the fourth degree. The notarial procedure costs between 200 and 400 euros and adds 1-2 months to the inheritance process.
Royal Decree 1426/1989 sets notary fees in Spain. We explain the sliding scale, the real cost of each document and the 10% discount a notary can apply.
Civil partnerships in Spain cannot file joint income tax returns, lack inheritance tax allowances in many regions and face different requirements for survivor pensions. We compare both figures in detail.