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Birth, Death, Marriage Certificates
Birth Certificates
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Apply online: Official copies of Spanish birth certificates (Certificado de Nacimiento) may be requested online. A full birth certificate (Certificado Literal) can be downloaded immediately with Cl@ve is a system aimed at unifying and simplifying electronic access by citizens to public services. Cl@ve Digital IDExternal link (opens in new tab) or eID is a set of services provided by the European Commission to enable the mutual recognition of national electronic identification schemes (eID) across borders. European Digitial IDExternal link (opens in new tab) or sent to your address by mail. Multilingual certificates, or certificates required for a specific purpose (first request for Spanish ID or passport) will be delivered by post.

Apply by post or in-person: It is also possible to apply for birth certificates through the Civil Registry OfficeExternal link (opens in new tab) where the birth was registered by post or in person (Go to the Civil Register appointments page to consult the procedures listed in the dropdown menu in the application form appointmentExternal link (opens in new tab) (in Spanish) required), including through a Spanish ConsulateExternal link (opens in new tab) when the birth was registered at the consulate and the applicant is registered as a resident in the area of the consulate's jurisdiction.

Spain: documents (UK Knowledge Base)
Spain: documents (UK Knowledge Base)
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This section gives HM Passport Office operational staff information about documents from Spain

Marriage Certificates
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Apply online:Official copies of Spanish marriage certificates (Certificado de Matrimonio) may be requested online. If available, the marriage certificate can be downloaded immediately with Cl@ve is a system aimed at unifying and simplifying electronic access by citizens to public services. Cl@ve Digital IDExternal link (opens in new tab) or eID is a set of services provided by the European Commission to enable the mutual recognition of national electronic identification schemes (eID) across borders. European Digitial IDExternal link (opens in new tab) or sent to your address by mail.

Apply by post or in-person: It is also possible to apply for marriage certificates through the Civil Registry OfficeExternal link (opens in new tab) where the marriage was registered by post or in person (Go to the Civil Register appointments page to consult the procedures listed in the dropdown menu in the application form appointmentExternal link (opens in new tab) (in Spanish) required), including through a Spanish ConsulateExternal link (opens in new tab) when the marriage was registered at the consulate and the applicant is registered as a resident in the area of the consulate's jurisdiction.

Death Certificates
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Apply online:Official copies of Spanish death certificates (Certificado de Defunción) may be requested online. If available, the death certificate can be downloaded immediately with Cl@ve is a system aimed at unifying and simplifying electronic access by citizens to public services. Cl@ve Digital IDExternal link (opens in new tab) or eID is a set of services provided by the European Commission to enable the mutual recognition of national electronic identification schemes (eID) across borders. European Digitial IDExternal link (opens in new tab) or sent to your address by mail.

Apply by post or in-person: It is also possible to apply for a death certificate through the Civil Registry OfficeExternal link (opens in new tab) where the death was registered by post or in person (Go to the Civil Register appointments page to consult the procedures listed in the dropdown menu in the application form appointmentExternal link (opens in new tab) (in Spanish) required), including through a Spanish ConsulateExternal link (opens in new tab) when the death was registered at the consulate.

Guidance: When someone dies in Spain
Guidance: When someone dies in Spain
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The process when a British national dies in Spain including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.

Criminal Record Certificates
Criminal Record Certificates - apply online
Criminal Record Certificates - apply online
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Spanish Criminal Record Certificates (Certificado de Antecedentes Penales) can be obtained online (Cl@ve is a system aimed at unifying and simplifying electronic access by citizens to public services. Cl@ve Digital IDExternal link (opens in new tab) required).

Criminal Record Certificates - postal and in-person applications
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Requests for a Spanish criminal record certificate can be submitted by post or made in person to a Regional OfficeExternal link (opens in new tab) of the Ministry of Justice or to the Central OfficeExternal link (opens in new tab) (in Spanish) in Madrid. From abroad, applications can also be submitted in person at a Spanish ConsulateExternal link (opens in new tab)

Notary Services
Last Will and Testament Certificates
Last Will and Testament Certificates
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A Last Will and Testament Certificate (Certificado de Actos de Última Voluntad) can be obtained online with Cl@ve is a system aimed at unifying and simplifying electronic access by citizens to public services. Cl@ve Digital IDExternal link (opens in new tab) or by applying to the Central OfficeExternal link (opens in new tab) (in Spanish) (in-person and by post) or a Regional OfficeExternal link (opens in new tab) (in-person) of the Ministry of Justice. The Last Will and Testament Certificate confirms whether a deceased person has made a will and indicates the notary where any will is registered so that a copy of the will may be obtained.

A Death Insurance CertificateExternal link (opens in new tab) (in Spanish) can also be obtained to confirm whether a deceased person has life insurance coverage.

Document verification
Verify Apostille issued in Spain
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Spain Trade and Business News
How to start a business in Spain: Guide for expats
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When starting a new life in Spain, many expatriates consider starting a new business too. This guide covers everything you need to know, plus common concerns many expatriates face when setting up a business in Spain.
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The 2023 Guide to Business in Spain
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Summarizes the main regulatory aspects governing investments in Spain. This publication is useful not only for investors who are dealing with the Spanish regulatory system for the first time, but also for those who already have some prior knowledge and wish to learn more about the most important aspects of setting up and growing a company in Spain.
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What is the Beckham Law in Spain How expats can make BIG savings on income tax
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Meant to attract foreign talent to the country, the law essentially allows foreign residents working in Spain to pay taxes as non-residents during their first six years in the country.
3 Of The World's Best Places To Live In Your 60s
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When you're no longer tied to a location by work and family obligations, theres a world of great options out there but wheres best to live when youre in your 60s
What are the requirements to set up a company in Spain (In Spanish)
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Los requisitos para crear una empresa pueden variar en función del tipo de negocio o de la comunidad autónoma en la que se vaya a emprender.
How Spain's Rise as a Popular Destination for American Expats is Impacting the Local Housing Market
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Among expat groups buying property in Spain, Americans paid the second-highest prices, after the Danes, with an average of up to 2,837 euros ($3,119) per square meter.
Six key differences between buying a property in Spain and in the UK
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If you're thinking about buying property in Spain and have previously bought one in the UK, you'll find a few significant differences in the house buying process between the two countries.
How to change your surname after marriage or divorce in Spain
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While it's not usual for Spaniards to change their last names when they get married, it is possible for foreigners who want to do so.
These are the social security rules applicable to workers relocated abroad
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A new piece of legislation defines in detail the cases in which relocated workers will be treated as having registered status for social security purposes, such as in the absence of a bilateral agreement ...
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Setting up a company in Spain What you need to know
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Spain is an attractive country for many foreign companies wishing to establish and expand their business in Europe. However, incorporating a company in Spain can be complex and requires careful planning.
Spain Hopes to Lure Digital Nomads to Save Dying Villages
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Spain hopes to help save struggling communities like Sárnago by offering visas and tax incentives to digital nomads, who work from their laptops around the world
How to buy a home in Spain and wrestle with the post-Brexit visa rules
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Britons are once again on the move to Spain, but those who need a visa face delays and a great deal of bureaucracy
Spanish companies eye expanding investments in Egypt
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Spains Trade Minister Xiana Méndez Bértolo applauded the Egyptian economys positive growth during the COVID-19 pandemic and discussed the wide horizons of future projects during 2021
Tax cuts and visas: Spains new law for startups, investors and digital nomads
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The Spanish government approved its Startups Law, which aims to attract startups, foreign investors, and remote workers with special visas and tax incentives. Here's everything you need to know.
Snapshot: foreign investment law and policy in Spain
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A concise guide to foreign investment law and policy in Spain, including policies and practices, main laws, scope of application and more.
Investing and Doing Business in Spain: The Webinar Video Replay
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Investing and Doing Business in Spain: A Legal Perspective. Managing Distribution Channels in Spain. Foreign Direct Investment in Spain.
Morocco, the discreet destination of Spanish investors
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Even though the Spanish agricultural sector has always considered Morocco as a competitor, in recent years more and more Spanish businessmen from this sector have settled in the African
Pakistan, Spain Agree To Increase Cooperation In IT Sector
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Pakistan and Spain on Wednesday agreed to increase cooperation in the field of Information Technology (IT) and Telecommunication for mutual benefit of their public and business communities
How to relocate your business to Spain - what you need to know
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How to relocate your company to Spain. If your business can operate anywhere, why not move to Spain and take advantage of its tax incentives
Iberian Top 50 lawyers in Business Law
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We present the top 50 lawyers from some of the most relevant Business Law practice areas in the Iberian Peninsula. In order to make this selection we conducted an analysis of the leading lawyers working in private practice in Spain and Portugal, taking into account their positioning in the practice.
Egypt makes first exports of chemical products to Spain, Argentina
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Egypt makes first exports of chemical products to Spain, Argentina
Pakistan and Spain agree to boost mutual cooperation
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Pakistan and Spain have agreed to further increase the frequency of bilateral political exchanges
Spain Passes New Royal Decree-Law 242020 to Protect Jobs and Boost the Economy EMEA - July 2020 - Lexology
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On Friday 26 June, Spain's new Royal Decree-Law 242020 (RDL 242020) came into force, aimed at protecting jobs and supporting businesses in the
Preparing and filing transfer pricing documentation in Spain
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An overview of the legal and practical considerations surrounding the preparation and filing of transfer pricing documentation in Spain.
Spain machine learning as a service market Outlook 2020 On a verge to Create Booming Growth Cycle
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Spain machine learning as a service market is expected to gain market growth in the forecast period of 2020 to 2027.
Spain losing battle to undo 2012 labour reform
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The major reforms were carried out by leader Mariano Rajoy under a 2012 deal with eurozone partners in return for a financial bailout.
10 Madrid-based startups to watch out for in 2020 and beyond
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The Spanish capital has experienced growth in the number of startups, investments, and success stories, making it one of the most popular startup destinations in Europe. Here are 10 startups that are taking advantage of the citys innovative flair and will be likely making the headlines in 2020.
Made in Madrid, by Hand
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In the Spanish capital, shoppers looking for high-quality clothes and accessories can still find them — or have them made to order.
Who’s Afraid Of Spain’s First Left-Wing Coalition Government?
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The Socialist Party (PSOE) has signed an agreement with the anti-austerity party Unidas Podemos “to form a progressive coalition government” in Spain. The alliance with the leftist group has raised concerns among investors
Spain to prioritise investment in Nigeria - Envoy
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“Nigeria and Spain have many things in common; also we have security threats in common, for us the security and stability of Nigeria is very important.
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