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Moving Your Life And Business To Spain – with Chris Goodacre

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It’s hola from Malaga this time as Desmond speaks to Chris Goodacre in Malaga, Spain!

Chris helps British citizens and ex-pats to relocate from Britain to Spain, aiding in various compliance issues and ensuring that their lives transition seamlessly.

In this highly insightful conversation, Desmond and Chris discuss the impact of Brexit, the changing attitudes of British holiday-goers, the correct procedures when it comes to operating a business in Spain, and the many challenges he faces in integrating British people into the Spanish way of life.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Brexit has proved very challenging for Chris, and the imminence of it threatens his livelihood greatly. But conversely, it has been a huge boon to his business in the run up to the actual split from the EU. It has also made many ex-pats who already live there, put their business matters in order before the deadline passes.
  • If you’re an ex-pat and you’ve done your paperwork beforehand. you’re going to be okay as you will be a part of the EU. Freedom of movement will still be an issue, though.
  • Between 2004 and 2007, there was a lull in British visitors to Spain. This was due to Bulgaria and other eastern European destinations suddenly becoming more affordable and fashionable. 
  • Some people choose to operate their businesses in Spain, but opt to remain living in Britain. In these cases, they require a Spanish-based business administrator. Business administrators have to be residents of Spain.
  • Things like registering vehicles, changing insurance policies, and ensuring tax and MOTs are in place, are among the most common problems Chris deals with. Many ex-pats grumble when they are faced with legal issues, and plead ignorance, but as Chris advises, they cannot afford to be complacent.
  • As few as ten percent of British ex-pats attempt to learn the Spanish language. But as Chris points out, there is hardly a need to do so if they relocate to the Costa Del Sol, as it has been so colonised by the British and British-speakers.

    • BEST MOMENTS

    ‘Of course I hate Brexit. I live on the Costa Del Sol!’

    ‘You’ve got to get in before we get out’

    ‘People lose their blame on the plane’

    ‘One of my biggest bugbears is “But in England…”'

     VALUABLE RESOURCES

     

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    Chris Goodacre LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-goodacre-17675127/?locale=en_US

    ABOUT THE HOST

     

    I don’t know how this works, but you’re here now listening (hopefully) about my exciting life, so I’m going to try and make this worth your while. I never got inspired at school, I was too busy trying to impress my peers, chasing girls, and being a fool to get inspired. I rejected school. But let me tell you something for free! That was a mistake! I spent the next 15 years in jobs I hated, with no direction, lacked purpose, and motivation for life. Yes, big words, but that was me in a box. A slave to the system! Fast forward to today, and well, I’m not sitting in my ivory tower or anything, but I love life and my career. Yeah, it’s both painful and exciting rolled and wrapped up into one giant subway, and who doesn’t love subway rite? The point is, you only get one life, don’t waste it pursuing things you care nothing for, invest in YOURSELF and grow as a person, be the best YOU by putting YOU first!  

     

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