Knowledge base

Explanations of the Spanish letters foreign residents receive most often: taxes, fines, municipal charges, and when you need help.

• Understanding a Spanish letter

  Received a Spanish official letter and no idea what it says? ClaroSpain explains what kind of letter it is, who sent it, the amount and the deadline.

• IBI in Spain (property tax)

  IBI is the Spanish property tax. How it works, who levies it, what it costs and what to do when an assessment arrives.

• IVTM in Spain (vehicle tax)

  IVTM is the Spanish vehicle tax, levied by the municipality. Who pays, how much it costs and when the bill arrives.

• Waste charge in Spain (tasa de basura)

  The tasa de basura is the Spanish municipal waste charge. Who pays, how much it is, and what other municipal charges exist.

• DGT fine in Spain

  Received a traffic fine from the DGT? An explanation of the 50% discount, the objection periods and licence points.

• Spanish tax letters

  IBI, IRPF, form 210, IVTM, requerimiento or liquidación? An overview of the tax letters you can receive from Spain and who sends them.

• Gestor or do it yourself?

  What does a gestor do, when can you handle it yourself, and when do you need a lawyer? An honest assessment per situation.