Returning to the UK

Hi, not sure if the rules are the same for those who applied for Residency here (pre-brexit) but I have applied for Residency post-Brexit which has to be done in the UK. The rules for us are very specific, when (if) we are successful, we get a provisional residency which lasts 5 years with a number of conditions, financial etc. However one very clear requirement is that in any one year of those 5, we need to be resident in Spain of 10 months, ie no more than 2 months out of Spain in any one year.

A brave post by Andrea. I think Andymac has answered your question. I wish you only the best for a speedy and successful return to the UK.

Thank you Matthew. 

Believe me,  I wish I was brave! it has taken a very long time to formulate my message, I appreciate Andymacs response & hopefully any further advice 

Get yourself a good abogado - we used Maria and Esther at MundiAbogados - for a clear explanation of your legal position and grant them power of attorney for when you are not in Spain to cut down on the travelling etc.

I am also going back to the uk to live and I have had to cancel my pardon and my residentcia.The accountant wanted 100€ + iva and my solicitor did it for free. Have also  informed the tax office, and the D.W.P.  Hope that helps you. 

You have obtained Residencia pre end of transition period; that means under the “old” system.

For the first five years, in order to retain Residencia, you must comply with rules of continuous residency, meaning you must spend no more than 182 days in any year outside of Spain.  Whilst you retain Residencia, you will be considered tax resident in Spain and any income earned must be declared to Spanish tax authorities, as tax is payable in Spain on worldwide income.

After 5 years of continuous residency, you become a permanent resident and able to spend up to 5 years continuous out of Spain.

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