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!
What Our Clients Are Saying
Meet our English-speaking lawyers
Cristian Balcells, CEO
Marta Lamora
Gonzalo G. Monclús
Marina Lozano
Alejandro Pérez
Laesa Bokoko
Beatriz Lategui
Jose Rodriguez
Inés Molina
Ana Fraga
Ainhoa Amorós
Jana Montraveta
Latest News, Laws & Trends
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ETIAS VISA: Travel Authorization to Europe
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Current Situation of the Golden Visa in Spain
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Spanish nationality exams: all you need to know
Obtaining Spanish nationality is not an easy process. Sometimes, it may take longer than expected due to complications or not meeting the requirements. However, we recommend that you seek guidance from the best experts who can guide you and manage all kinds of...
Spanish Visa Refusal Appeal
Many foreigners think that once they get their residency application rejected, the world ends and they have lost all chances to obtain residency in Spain. But nothing could be further from the truth. They still have 3 different options or steps to finally be granted...
Deportation from Spain for foreigners
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Guide on Moving to Spain from the UK
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Things to know before going to Spain
Spain may be paradise for many. As a country know for amazing gastronomy, perfect weather all year round and a vibrant atmosphere, there is no doubt many foreigners wish to visit (and even start living in the country). But this does not mean there aren’t plenty of...
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...
Corporate Tax in Spain
If you are here it is because you are considering opening your own business and would like to understand your tax obligations in detail, or because you already have one and want to optimize your taxes. Whatever the situation, you will find the answer in this guide....
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...
Non-Resident Tax in Spain: Income Tax for Non-Residents
Do you have a property in Spain but live less than 6 months in the country per year? Then hold on for a second. Because you need to pay non-resident tax. And failing to do so can have important penalties. But, luckily, in this article we explain in detail when exactly...
Latest News, Laws & Trends
Renting a property in Spain: complete guide for expats
Are you considering renting in Spain? Then in this complete guide you will find everything you need to know. We will navigate through the most important issues to consider. From market conditions to apartment prices, where to find a flat and which are the legal...
ETIAS VISA: Travel Authorization to Europe
Whether you want to travel to Spain or to any other European country, this article should be of great interest to you. You see, in a very short time, the already well-known visa to travel to Europe, the ETIAS form, will finally come into force. In this article, we are...
Current Situation of the Golden Visa in Spain
The residency by investment program has only a few weeks remaining. On April 3, 2025, the golden visa in Spain will be definitively eliminated. In this post, we explain everything you need to know about this upcoming change. We analyze the main reasons for its...
Our Office
We are comfortably located at the heart of Barcelona, and open for consultations online or in person.
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.
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