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Who needs a NIE or a NIF?Foreigners who, due to their financial, professional and social interests, have any interestsin Spain, will be given, for identification purposes, a sequential number that is personal,unique and exclusive. This number will be the identification number and must appear onall the documents that are issued or processed to such person.Foreign natural persons or legal entities in Spain must have a Spanish NIE or NIF,among others, in the following cases of mercantile practice: when they are partners ordirectors of Spanish companies, to grant deeds of sale of real property and deeds relatedto rights over properties, to carry out any sort of financial transaction within Spain (forexample, opening a bank account) or completing any government form from the Spanish“Oficina de Extranjeros” (“Provincial Immigration Office”) or “Agencia Tributaria”(“Tax Agency”).When can I apply for a NIE?A NIE may be previously applied for in the consulate of the country of origin, or afterarrival in Spain, at the relevant Provincial Immigration Office (“Oficina de Extranjería”).However, it is advisable to begin application proceedings before initiating any formalitiesin connection with incorporating a company, to avoid delays in the process. The filing ofthe NIE application shall be made in person or by a legal representative. Representativesmust have a power of attorney authorizing them to act on behalf of the foreigner toobtain his NIE.A NIF must be requested as a requirement prior to incorporating a company in Spain orbefore making any delivery, providing or acquiring goods or services, collecting sums ormaking payments, or for the performance of any corporate or professional activity.What documents are necessary when applying for a NIE?For requesting a NIE you need:1. A standard form (Form EX15).2. Complete passport or travel identification or, when necessary, a valid identitycard.3. Statement of the reasons for the application, issued by a Notary Public.Applications submitted by the representative appointed by the person concerned areaccepted, if the following documents are attached:40