City Council & Regional Government

It depends on the type of activity. Activities classified as low-impact can open through a prior declaration, without waiting for a licence. Classified activities (bars, workshops, factories, etc.) require an activity licence, which can take several months to process. At Gestoría Gala we tell you exactly what you need and handle the whole process.

For low-impact activities with a prior declaration, you can open the day after filing it, although the Council can review it afterwards. For classified activity licences, the legal deadline is usually 3 to 6 months, though it varies depending on the municipality and workload. We actively follow up your file to speed things up as much as possible.

Yes, you have 1 month to file an appeal for reconsideration from the notification of the final penalty. If the appeal is rejected, you can take it to the administrative courts. The most common grounds for success are defects in the notification, lack of clear signage, or errors in the vehicle or owner details. At Gestoría Gala we review your case free of charge.

The Junta de Castilla-La Mancha publishes annual grant calls for: setting up a business, hiring unemployed people, digitalisation (Kit Digital), improving competitiveness, energy saving and sector-specific grants. At Gestoría Gala we monitor active calls and let you know as soon as one matches your profile.

IBI (property tax) is calculated based on the cadastral value of the property. If you believe the cadastral value is wrong, you can request a review from the Land Registry (discrepancy correction procedure) or appeal the bill with the Council. You can also request a cadastral inspection if the property’s surface area or use is registered incorrectly.

Yes, the residency registration certificate (empadronamiento) is a key document for most immigration applications, including social rootedness (arraigo social), permit renewals and family reunification. It proves how long you have lived in Spain and in the municipality. At Gestoría Gala we help you register and obtain any certificates you need.