Driving Licence Exchange update

2023-03-16T10:55:17+01:00

In a move that will bring relief to many UK expats living in Spain and vice versa, the UK and Spain recently reached an agreement to allow for the exchange of driving licences between the two countries. The agreement, which was announced in February 2023 and is effective as of [...]

Driving Licence Exchange update2023-03-16T10:55:17+01:00

UK Driving Licence New Deadline

2021-12-30T15:27:53+01:00

As you know, we have been waiting for an official update on a potential agreement between the UK and Spain with regards to the exchange of UK driving licenses for Spanish post Brexit. Unfortunately, there is still no good news for those who either did not or could not register their [...]

UK Driving Licence New Deadline2021-12-30T15:27:53+01:00

Do I need new life insurance in Spain?

2021-11-19T13:33:41+01:00

Do I need new life insurance in Spain? NO longer part of the EU, the UK is now a ‘third country’ and operates outside of the EU’s economic structures. Following Brexit, the UK’s relationship with the EU has changed and expat residents should realise that this new situation could have [...]

Do I need new life insurance in Spain?2021-11-19T13:33:41+01:00

Inheritance Tax

2017-11-08T09:53:17+01:00

Here at Albox Insurance we quite often get the same question asked by clients, which is: Do my children who are not residents in Spain have to pay inheritance tax on our property? The answer is not quite straightforward, As each region has it's own tax laws, Currently in [...]

Inheritance Tax2017-11-08T09:53:17+01:00

Children In Cars

2017-09-25T14:56:44+02:00

In Spain, all children measuring 135cm or less in height must ride in the rear seats of any vehicle, irrespective of their age, and in addition to the requirements of the correct seat being provided to their size and weight. Their are a number of exception to the rule, [...]

Children In Cars2017-09-25T14:56:44+02:00

Documents to carry

2017-09-25T14:56:52+02:00

A COMMON question that often crops up for drivers in Spain is what documents must be carried in the car with you. Here we have the answers...   The ITV card This is the official document which relates to the technical inspection of the vehicle.   [...]

Documents to carry2017-09-25T14:56:52+02:00

Summer Driving

2017-09-25T14:57:07+02:00

It's that time of year, summer is hear and with comes an influx of tourists. Holidaymakers who rent a car may also be driving on the opposite side of the road to their home country, so you need to be extra vigilant around these drivers and try to anticipate any mistakes [...]

Summer Driving2017-09-25T14:57:07+02:00

Fines for not moving

2017-09-25T14:57:08+02:00

NOT washed your car in a while? Well be careful, you could be fined for that! Many drivers are unaware they could be fined without even being on the road or moving their car, but these fines do exist and are real. Even if the vehicle isn’t moving, the lights, reflectors and number plates [...]

Fines for not moving2017-09-25T14:57:08+02:00
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