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Gestoria
A gestor is a concept that many foreigners, new to Spain, have trouble
understanding as the profession simply does not exist in their home
countries. Gestors came into being because traditionally
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bureaucracy in Spain was complicated (and to large degree
continues to be).
In other words, the Gestor is a profession dedicated principally to
helping you with Spanish Bureaucracy. Luckily there are many English
speaking Gestors in the popular costal towns on hand to help.
Every Spanish town has at least one Gestor. They are a necessary part of
life because Spanish government and council officials are notoriously
slow and nit-picking. Bureaucratic procedures are archaically complex
and have to be slavishly followed to the letter.
However, rather than single-handedly wrestling with these bureaucrats
you can sit back and let a Gestor do the slog for you. A Gestor is
generally efficiently attentive to there's clients and the fees are
normally very reasonable. Gestors are professionals and also belong to a
Colegio.
Gestor is a general purpose consultant who can make your life in Spain
much easier. Working in an office known as a Gestoría, they acts as an
intermediary in your relations with the various official bodies. They
knows the workings of many council and local government corridors and is
usually able to obtain an official permit or document far quicker than
you could on your own – even if you were fluent in Spanish.
Warning
Although a Gestor will advise you on what you can claim and what you
should not claim when completing any income or allowance sections of a
form, remember it is you who signs the form at the end of the day and
you are responsible for your own declaration.
Be aware that a Gestor is not a Lawyer or a Tax Consultant and in
certain specialist areas it may be necessary to seek the advice of these
more qualified professionals.
Services
If you are not resident in Spain, then a Gestor will make sure that the
bills get paid and that your home is still there and waiting for you
when you return.
The average Spaniard would not consider trying to obtain certain permits
and licences without
using a Gestor. So why try to survive without using a Gestor?
Typically, a Gestor will be able to handle the following matters for
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Taxes |
Administration
of income and wealth tax for residents and non-residents
alike. Payment of local taxes such as rates (IBI), rubbish,
and car tax for Spanish vehicles. |
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Conveyancing |
A Gestor can handle all of the
legal work and tax payments required for a property purchase
or sale. |
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Vehicles |
They can arrange for change of
ownership and addresses to be registered, as well as helping
with paperwork involved in obtaining a Spanish driving
license and importing vehicles. |
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Business |
If you decide to set up a
business, then a Gestor will offer essential advice on
preparing employment contracts and paying social security
contributions. |
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NIE residency |
A Gestor can help you obtain a
residency permit.
They can also arrange for your national foreigner
identification number (NIE) to be issued. You will need this
number after buying a local property. |
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Insurance |
Many Gestors are insurance
agents and can arrange insurance for your life, house, and
car. |
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Wills |
Your Gestor can give you
advice on preparing a will for your Spanish property, as
well as liaising with the local notary for the signing of
the will. |
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Permits |
Your Gestor can also arrange
for your fishing and hunting licenses to be issued – as well
as a gun license. |
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In addition to the above you will find your local
Gestor a source of information and practical advice for resolving the
various administrative problems that appear in everyday life. |
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