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From 3 January 2012 the Spanish authorities have changed the rules on how foreign property buyers obtain their fiscal identification number or NIE. A power of attorney is no longer acceptable and every purchaser has to attend in person, either in Spain or at their local Embassy.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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An NIE, abbreviation for N\u00famero de Identificaci\u00f3n de Extranjero, is essential for the Spanish tax authorities to keep track of non-resident property owners and the payment of taxes on income and wealth. The number must be obtained by the time deeds are signed at the notary and purchasers are recommended to apply around one month before signing if attending a Spanish police station in person or two months if applying via a consulate or embassy overseas.<\/p>\n

Chris Mercer of Mercers Ltd\u00a0comments, \u201cWe have never, in 28 years of trading, had a problem with buyers obtaining their NIE in person. Admittedly it can be a hassle but if people are pre-warned and prepared they simply accept it. Of course no one likes hanging around for anything but Spain is legendary for its bureaucracy, and most people are aware of that, so it\u2019s expected and almost part of its charm.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chris continues, \u201cWill the new rules deter anyone from buying a home in Spain? I very much doubt it. We can still recommend fiscal representatives who will help with the legwork, the translations, the notarized property details and passport copy and there are even companies out there who will stand in the queue for a small fee. Mercers\u2019 property buyers are not buying multi-million pound homes and anyone who is, is likely to be doing so through an offshore company anyway. They are ordinary people who don\u2019t mind a few tedious hours at a police station to get the home of their dreams in the sunshine and at a bargain recession price to boot.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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