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If you intend to purchase a property in Spain Now or later
You Must Have a NIE Number

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A NIE number ( Foreign Identification Number/ numero de identificacion de extranjero ) is a necessity in all fiscal or legal matters in Spain including the purchase of property. These identification numbers are used to track individual's financial and official activities in Spain. It is roughly equivalent to the DNI number each Spanish subject is given for national identification purposes. The NIE always starts with "X" and is followed by seven numbers and a letter. Your number is personal to you: It is not transferable and neither does it expire.

Obtaining a NIE number is quite easy and should be a priority upon arrival. If you are not able to read or speak Spanish to do the paperwork, you can use a local Abogado/Solicitor. Ideally if you are using a solicitor make sure you have a firm appointment for when you are coming over this is most important.

You must apply for your NIE in person at the Oficina de Extranjeros (Foreigners´ Department) at the nearest Policía Nacional (National Police Headquarters). Take with you someone who speaks Spanish if you are unsure, but it really is quite a straightforward process.

The application process is quite easy. Go to your local National Police Station, to the Departmento de Extranjeros (Foreigners Department) and ask for the NIE application form.
The following documents must be submitted to the police station to obtain a NIE number:

1• You will need to complete and sign the application form and have three photocopy taken
2• Hand in your Passport and make sure you have three photocopies and six photographs with you
3• You will need to give an Address in Spain (you can use a friend's or often your Abogado/Solicitor can help)
4• Additionally they will ask you why you want the NIE number. The usual answers are: "to open a bank account" or "to buy property."

You are not contacted when the NIE is ready, so it is up to you to periodically check if it is ready (just another one of the reasons for using a local Abogado/Solicitor). Start asking a week after you have dropped off the application. The process takes two to three weeks, then you will be issued a NIE number, which you collect from the police station. The NIE document is received in an officially stamped, A4 size document, bearing your name, date of birth and your NIE number. Keep track of this NIE registration, as different bureaucratic processes require the original document. Always turn in photocopies - Keep the original in a safe place.

NIE Numbers are needed when:

Applying for a business permit
Applying for a driving license in Spain or for an international license
Applying for a mortgage or other type of loan.
Buying or selling property in Spain
Buying a vehicle
Employment
Inheritance of assets in Spain
Insuring Property
Opening a bank account
Paying taxes
Signing onto the national Social Security Health plan

We can if you wish, help you with the following 3.

1: It is Possible to start the opening of a Spanish Bank Account prior to your Arrival by using in this instance your passport number. If you would like one of the Local International Banks to contact you, please send us just your Name and Address.

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2: If you will be requiring the use of a local Abogado/Solicitor for your private affairs, please e-mail us with a few of your details and we will arange for you to be contacted by a Legal representative.

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3: REMEMBER YOU WILL NEED FOREIGN CURRENCY FOR YOUR PROPERTY Purchasing a property abroad can be a very stressful but an exciting time. Once you have found your dream property you will need foreign currency to complete the purchase. This can range from two payments for a re-sale or up to four payments if you are having a new property built. With this in mind it is usually a good idea to get in touch with one of the Currency Agents. They tend to offer a far better exchange rate than the Local High Street Bank. You will, however, need to register with them. This is a legal stipulation to stop the very serious problem of "money laundering".

Two of these Companies can be contacted at either of the following:

You will need us by the time you buy or Possibly before.

NIF and CIF Numbers

These are Fiscal and Commercial numbers respectively. By taking your NIE document to Hacienda they will supply you with a credit sized card bearing your NIF number. This, of course, will simply be the same as your NIE number, but in a convenient size. CIF numbers are issued to identify businesses and commercial entities such as SL and SA (Limited Liability and Public) Companies.

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