International Lawyers in Spain
Immigration, taxes, business & real estate for expats made simple
Our Legal Services
Personalized step-by-step legal assistance
We help foreigners move to Spain with ease, and make sure all their legal needs are covered.
Personalized Legal Assistance
You will received tailored help adapted to your needs and preferences.
A Stress-free Process
We’ll guide you step-by-step throughout the whole process, and manage everything for you.
An Experienced Team
We are an international group that speaks your language, and works fast to get what you need.
Our Legal Services
55+
Nationalities
We’ll get the job done.
95%
Success Rate
10+
Years of Experience
We’ll get the job done.
55+
Nationalities
95%
Success Rate
10+
Years of Experience
Our Most Popular Services
Our lawyers are ready to help with any legal process for foreigners in Spain. These are some of the most requested services and procedures.
Based in Barcelona, helping foreigners all over Spain
No matter where you’re based in Spain: our international lawyers are ready to help. If you are in the Barcelona area, we will be happy to meet you at our offices. But, if you are elsewhere in Spain, we can also help you online.
At Balcells Group, we will:
Be next to you, step by step. Our goal is simple: allow you to enjoy a seamless and efortless journey as a foreinger in Spain while managing for you all the boring legal stuff.
We will make sure you are legally protected and find the solution that best suits your needs and those of your relatives.
Our lawyers are ready to meet your needs
We speak your language. We understand your situation. And we will help you with the legal solution you need.
Let’s make things happen!
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Latest News, Laws & Trends
Student Visa in Spain: Requirements & Application Process
Do you want to study in Spain as a non-European citizen? Then your first step is to apply for a student visa in the Spanish territory - and you should know that studying in the country has many advantages, especially as a foreigner. In this article, we’ll not only...
Entry Requirements to Spain Without a Visa
It is possible that your country of origin does not require a visa to travel to Spain. While it is true that this makes the process much easier, it does not eliminate the need to comply with a series of other essential requirements. Thus, in this article we are bout...
Invoices in Spain: What to Include, VAT, How to Send Them and More
Whether you are a self-employed individual (freelance) or a company, sending invoices to your clients will be essential. That's the way to justify and to get paid based on the products sold or services performed. However, many companies or individual workers are...
What is the Permanent Residency in Spain and How to Get It
Is there a way to legally reside in Spain long-term? Do I have any advantages if I have been living in the country for a long period? The answer to both questions is yes, and it is called permanent residency. A residence authorization with many advantages that will...
9 Pitfalls when buying a property in Spain
At Balcells Group we have helped many clients worldwide with their real estate issues. Many times, after they obtain their residence permit, they want to buy a property to live in. And that is the moment when doubts start arising. Doubts regarding the taxes one needs...
Schengen Visa Online: Step-by-step online application
If you are planning on traveling to Europe, most likely you will need a Schengen visa to enter this area. In this article we explore what exactly is this visa and how it works, its requirements, and most importantly: how to obtain it. The European Council recently...
Salaries in Spain: Average and Minimum Wage
What is the minimum wage in Spain? And how much can you expect to earn on average while working in the country? In this article you will find the answer to these questions, with updated data by sector/profession and region. We will go over a general overview of the...
Guide to Property taxes in Spain
One of the first steps when starting your new life in Spain is buying your house. And that is no small thing. It involves an important amount of money. But, how much exactly? Is the agreed price with the seller the total amount you'll end up paying? (Hint: it is not)....
Spanish residency for UK citizens
Are you from the United Kingdom and looking to move to Spain? Then keep reading. In this article you will learn how to get residency in the Spanish territory as a UK citizen. We will explore your different options and alternatives, and the requirements you must meet...
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Moving to Spain
At our offices, we deal over and over again with foreigners from all around the world who have decided to settle in Spain. And we repeatedly see the same mistakes made. Mistakes that with a bit of preparation and careful thought could be more than avoided to ensure a...
Double Taxation Agreement in Spain
If there is one way foreigners in Spain (including workers, investors, pensioners, and any other category) can avoid paying more tax than what they should, that is for sure double tax treaties. But anything worthwhile has its costs, and in this case, that translates...
New Immigration Regulation in Spain: All Changes
The Spanish Immigration law has finally been approved, and we now have the official text with all changes coming. It was on the 19th of November of 2024 when the government approved the new Regulations of the Immigration Act, and on the 20th of May 2025 (6 months...
How to Move Spain as an European Union Citizen: Get the EU Registry Certificate
Would you like to know how to move to Spain as a European Union citizen with your family? Then keep reading, because in this article we are going to teach you how. We are going to highly the process to get the EU registry certificate and everything you need to know...
Latest News, Laws & Trends
Student Visa in Spain: Requirements & Application Process
Do you want to study in Spain as a non-European citizen? Then your first step is to apply for a student visa in the Spanish territory - and you should know that studying in the country has many advantages, especially as a foreigner. In this article, we’ll not only...
Entry Requirements to Spain Without a Visa
It is possible that your country of origin does not require a visa to travel to Spain. While it is true that this makes the process much easier, it does not eliminate the need to comply with a series of other essential requirements. Thus, in this article we are bout...
Invoices in Spain: What to Include, VAT, How to Send Them and More
Whether you are a self-employed individual (freelance) or a company, sending invoices to your clients will be essential. That's the way to justify and to get paid based on the products sold or services performed. However, many companies or individual workers are...
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Our Offices
We are comfortably located in the heart of Barcelona for easy access. We’re open from Monday to Friday for consultations online or face-to-face. Schedule a meeting with one of our lawyers.