Business & Services
Self-employment in Spain: costs, registration and reduced tax rate
Anyone working on their own account in Spain is generally registered as an „autónomo“. For start-ups, the ‘cuota reducida’ offers relief on…
Working in Spain
Working in Spain: jobs, employment law, contracts, job applications, social security and career guidance for residents.
Living in Spain
Pregnancy on the Costa Blanca: Prevention and maternity protection
Pregnancy involves a great deal of organisation – medical, professional and administrative. Anyone living on the Costa Blanca benefits from the Spanish healthcare system…
Business & Services
Labour on the Costa Blanca – Jobs, Labora, Recognition 2026
Anyone embarking on a new career on the Costa Blanca is entering a diverse market.
Career & Finances
Unjustified cancellation on the Costa Blanca – rights & help
Dismissals are never pleasant – and under Spanish employment law, they are often more complex than many people realise.
Info
Holidays 2026 on the Costa Blanca – bridges & time out
2026 is set to be a great year for anyone who likes to plan a long weekend – or simply get away for a…
Health & Lifestyle
Digital detox – less screen time, more peace and quiet in everyday life
Once the summer holidays are over, the calendar quickly fills up again: work, appointments, family WhatsApp groups and the constant stream of…
Living in Spain
How to make a fresh start on the Costa Blanca
Moving to Spain is often dismissed as "emigration light". However, anyone wishing to settle on the Costa Blanca for the long term…
Living in Spain
Your guide to living and working on the Costa Blanca
Anyone wishing to live or work on the Costa Blanca for most of the year must familiarise themselves with the necessary administrative…
Living in Spain
Your pension entitlements abroad
Working life doesn’t always go to plan. More and more people are taking the opportunity to change jobs and the…
Career & Finances
Working on the Costa Blanca
Labour legislation in Spain and Germany differs significantly in a number of areas, including contract law, taxation and employees„ rights. However,…