NIF question

Started by MLA, January 12, 2014, 14:45:20 PM

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MLA

Hi I have looked on the forum to see if there is any advice on obtaining an NIF number but can't see anything specific.  We have just bought a place in El Cotillo and have been told that we need to go to the Town hall in person to obtain an NIF. Can anybody advise us on what we need to take and where/when we need to go?  Thanks Martin

beachlife

The NIE is used for confirming your identification whereas, if you wish to carry out any fiscal function such as opening a bank account, buy a property, car, boat etc it is referred to as an NIF (fiscal) number. Application requirement and the document issued are the same. So in effect if you have an NIE as you have bought a property just use that when you are required to give a NIF .