Foreigners who wish to purchase property in Spain must be aware that all buyers need a Spanish NIE-number. This should be applied for a good amount of time in advance at the Spanish embassy in the country of residence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Generally, the number is referred to as NIE which is an abbreviation for N\u00famero de Identidad de Extranjero that translated into English indicates an identification number for foreigners.<\/p>\n
It can be compared to the Danish Personal CPR Number, that similarly identifies a person in Denmark in relation to the Danish public authorities, etc.<\/p>\n
All foreigners can apply for a Spanish NIE-number through the Spanish Embassy in the country of residence.<\/p>\n
For further information about NIE-application and fees, please contact the Spanish embassy in your home country. <\/p>\n
All foreigners with economic, professional or social relation to Spain.<\/p>\n
This means that a NIE-number is acquiered if you as a foreigner e.g. wishes to buy a property in Spain, found a Spanish company or if you as a heir needs to distribute estate \/ heritance in Spain.<\/p>\n
This is also the case for foreigners who will be incoporated as administrators or board member of a Spanish company.<\/p>\n
As soon as possible.<\/p>\n
In relation to the purchase of property or the foundation of a company in Spain, it is when you make the decision to buy the property or to found the company. <\/p>\n
Yes, you can apply for a Spanish NIE-number through a local police station.<\/p>\n
Often this is more expensive as you<\/p>\n\n\n