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
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Spanish nationality exams: all you need to know
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Spanish Visa Refusal Appeal
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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...
Latest News, Laws & Trends
How to Register as “Autónomo” (Self-Employed) in Spain as an Expat
Moving to a whole new country and working as freelance may sound intimidating - especially when it comes to completing all the necessary legal paperwork and paying taxes. But when it comes to Spain, becoming an autónomo or a freelancer as a foreigner is not as scary...
Why your Non lucrative Visa for Spain got Denied?
Hundreds of foreigners apply for the non-lucrative visa in Spain each year. And many of them make the same mistakes. Mistakes that can get your application rejected, costing you a lot of time and money. In this guide, we help you avoid that. We explore all the reasons...
Making a Will in Spain: Main Benefits and How to Draw One
Failing to plan is planning to fail. And when it comes to inheritance, this rule applies perfectly well. In this post you are about to learn how to draw up a will in Spain, which are all the benefits of doing it as a foreigner, all the costs associated, and you will...
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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.