--- title: Moving from Reno to Spain: Traslado de Residencia url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/spain/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [International moving through partner carriers](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/) - Moving from Reno to Spain # Moving from Reno to Spain Spain's tax agency grants a customs franchise and a VAT exemption for household goods when you have lived outside the EU for at least 12 consecutive months, and you request both inside the import declaration with no earlier application. The goods must be declared within 12 months after you establish residence. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) Spain's rules for a change of residence sit on the Agencia Tributaria website under franchises and exemptions. They apply Regulation (EC) No 1186/2009 and add Spain's own VAT and IGIC exemption. The agency replaced its earlier information note in 2026, so check the current note before you file. O'Brien's Moving & Storage books overseas moves through Bekins and partner international carriers; the text below covers the Spanish side. ## The core test The applicant must have resided outside the customs territory of the Union for at least 12 consecutive months before the move, and must move or intend to move their habitual residence to Spain. Proof of the earlier residence can be a consular deregistration for Spanish nationals or, for other nationalities, any document that communicates or requests the change of residence to an authority in the country of origin. ## No separate application The Agencia Tributaria says the customs franchise and the VAT exemption are requested in the import declaration itself, with no prior application. In box 37.2 you use code C01 for the customs franchise and code 101 for the VAT exemption. Because the declaration is the application, the documents behind it have to be ready when the shipment arrives. ## Timing Goods must be declared for free circulation within 12 months after you establish residence in the Union's customs territory. They can also be declared before the move if you commit to settling within 6 months and provide a guarantee where needed. | Item | Published rule | | --- | --- | | Prior residence outside the EU | At least 12 consecutive months | | Declare goods | Within 12 months after residence starts | | Declare before moving | Commit to settle within 6 months, guarantee if required | ## What is excluded and what is included Alcoholic products, tobacco, commercial means of transport and professional equipment (other than portable tools of mechanical or liberal arts) fall outside the franchise. Private motorcycles and cars with their trailers, camping caravans, pleasure boats and private aircraft can be included if the conditions are met; the agency keeps a separate page on vehicles in a change of residence. ## Making the declaration easy to support With no prior filing, the paper trail is your safety net. O'Brien's prepares an itemized inventory and condition report before packing and an itemized written estimate, so the household can show exactly what moved. A free in-home estimate includes 10 free heavy-duty boxes. Call 775-359-6683 or see [how overseas moves work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-overseas/). ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Agencia Tributaria, Traslado de residencia: franquicias y exención de impuestos](https://sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es/) - [EUR-Lex, Regulation (EC) No 1186/2009](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2009/1186/oj) ### Free in-home estimate - An O'Brien's estimator walks through your home - A written, itemized estimate - 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep [How our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [International moving through partner carriers](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/) - [Moving overseas: how international household moves work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-overseas/) - [FAQ: International moves](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/international/) - [Free in-home moving estimate (plus 10 free heavy-duty boxes)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/) International moves ## Read next - [Moving from Reno to France](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/france/) - [Moving from Reno to Netherlands](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/netherlands/) - [Moving from Reno to Ireland](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/ireland/) - [Moving from Reno to New Zealand](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/new-zealand/) - [Moving from Reno to India](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/india/) - [Moving from Reno to Canada](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/canada/) - [Moving from Reno to Mexico](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/mexico/) - [Moving from Reno to United Kingdom](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/united-kingdom/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### Do I apply for the franchise before shipping? The agency says no separate prior application is needed; the request is made in the import declaration using the stated codes. ### What proof of prior residence works for a non-Spaniard? For other nationalities the agency accepts any document that communicates or requests the change of residence to an authority in the country of origin. ### Has the Spanish guidance changed? The agency issued a replacement information note in 2026, so confirm the current wording on its website before you file. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) J Jennifer C. August 3, 2023 Customer service, packers, and loaders were very responsive, professional, and did an overall great job. C Christy R. March 25, 2023 All of the above! Have used o'briens several times in the past and always had great timely service! ### Owner's reply Christy thank you so much, not just for the 5 star review but also for continuing to stay a O'Brien's Customer. We appreciate your repeat business and you know we love talking with you anytime! You know where to find us when you need us! J Jessica D. February 14, 2023 I have always had a really good experience with Obriens delivery service. I've been a girl scout volunteer for 6 years now and they are always very friendly and helpful. Thank you for all you do!! ### Owner's reply Jessica, thank you so much for the kind words. We love the Girl Scout cookie distribution time. It gives us the chance to interact with you ladies that are out there making a difference in our community every day! Thank you for everything you do. ## Get your free, in-home moving estimate An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070