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DarioMartin wrote on Wed May 25, 2022 2:11pm:
It’s not just driving a UK plated car that is the problem. Being on the Padrón makes you quasi-resident in Spain under Spanish law … and therefore liable for Spanish tax.
You could find AEAT chasing you for large sums in the future.
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The other issue is of course that UK licences are now no longer valid for residents … see point about Padron making you quasi-resident.
If you’re non resident and on the Padrón, you should de-register as arguing with both DGT / Guardia Civil and Hacienda is an uphill struggle
Thanks to every one for their advice.
Nigel
