The position of a gestor is not one that exists in the UK so is often not readily understood. You may have heard it in the context of tax returns or other administrative procedures, and you may at some point have been advised to visit one, so here is an explanation as to what a gestoria is and what the gestor does .
A gestor is, essentially, an administrator. They exist as an interface between the you and the authorities or public services. As well as handling the processing of your finances and submission of tax returns they will happily perform a range of other activities. The administration relating to your car, insurance, getting utilities accounts and so on.
In many respects you could liken them to administrators in a legal practice or accounting firm, and your gestor may well work within such a company, or they may be independent. Either way you will most likely deal direct with them on straight-forward matters such as the above.
The value of their service is in saving you the time and hassle of undertaking such tasks yourself. They know the intricacies of Spanish administrative bureaucracy, as well as knowing with whom to speak to get things done quickly.
The services of a gestor are most likely to be of interest to people moving to Mallorca. They will charge a fee for their services but they will save you huge amounts of time and ensure things are done quickly and properly. They will estimate up front how much each task should cost.
If you run a small company in Mallorca then the gestor can also do your company accounts. For larger companies a contable or accountant is more suitable, although some gestors are also contables whilst others are also abogados (lawyers). A gestor however is not a licensed professional in their own right. They are administrators with experience and good contacts.
If you would like an introduction to an experienced and well-reputed Gestor please email us and will will help out.
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