Banking
While not always legally required, a Spanish bank account dramatically simplifies life in Spain and often becomes a functional necessity. It will be important for paying taxes, administrative fees, and most landlords wont look at applicants who don’t have a local bank account. The problem is aggravated by the fact that most Spanish banks are hesitant to work with foreigners.
Fortunately, we know which banks are expat friendly, and can have you up and running in no time!