Comments on: Tax Allowances in Lanzarote – 2010

By: admin

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:14:38 +0000

Hi Sue. Do you have an Asesoria that sorts out your tax? If so, then they can get it for you (ours did).

If not – then is it directions to the office that you’re after?

Elle xx

By: Sue

Sue — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:32:30 +0000

Hi, I wonder if yo can advise me where in Arrecife I go to get a new Social Security number. Everyone I asked pointed me in different directions and now I have walked around for 2 hours and still dont now where to go
Many thanks
Sue

By: admin

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:24:08 +0000

Hi there Jay. You don’t get child benefit in the same way as you would in the UK or Ireland here… although there is a payment of a very small amount (I think €25 per kiddie per month) that is payable twice a year. This is only paid however, if you are working, paying into the state system… and earning less than €10k per year (I also have heard it’s only for kids under 3 – but I’m unsure about that). You can claim it if you are working for a UK company whilst living here… but I don’t know if that works the same with Ireland I’m afraid. I know that some mothers have been able to claim benefit from Britain because their kids’ Dad still is a taxpayer in Britain. You would need to check with your local office in Ireland as to whether that applies there also.

This link may help too! http://www.seg-social.es/Internet_6/Trabajadores/PrestacionesPension10935/Prestacionesfamilia10967/index.htm Clcik the British flag at the top if that still takes you to a Spanish page.

Elle xx

By: jay

jay — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:39:23 +0000

hi im looking into moving to pdc in lanzarote from ireland im a single mum of 4 girls my mum is moving with me so we can share childminding while each one works, is there such thing as child benefits,, and is it best to go over with return ticket and try set up or to set up before we leave ireland???

By: admin

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:22:37 +0000

Sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis, Rachael.

A real toughie this one, as there doesn’t seem to be a hard and fast rule..

Those kinds of benefits are contribution based – and so at first glance it would seem that you’re not entitled to them. However, we are not legal advisors… and I would advise you to go to the Social Security office in Arrecife as a first move. Do take a Spanish speaker with you.

The DWP in the UK may also be able to advise you of your rights. Here are a couple of links for you to have a look at.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/BritonsLivingAbroad/Moneyabroad/DG_4000102
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/FinancialSupport/Introductiontofinancialsupport/DG_073387
http://ukinspain.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/living-in-spain/pensions-benefits/faq-pension-benefits/faq-general/dla

However, be warned that applying for this is not simple… and certainly not guaranteed. But at least it gives you somewhere to start.

The very best of luck hon.

Elle xx

By: Rachael Atkinson

Rachael Atkinson — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:02:56 +0000

Hello i wonder if you can help me ,
i moved to lanzarote, and while i was here i got diagnosed with ms,im found it difficult to work , i got tired and kept having a relapse therefor couldnt work, thing is when i did work i was not on contract so have never paid into the system ( tax and everthing else ) i get my medication as i use social security of my boyfriend, im just really confused of what i can do, and if i can get disability benifts, any adive will be greatly recived

Many thanks Rachael Atkinson