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
Alicia Arrua
Marina Lozano
Alejandro Pérez
Laesa Bokoko
Beatriz Lategui
Jose Rodriguez
Inés Molina
Ana Fraga
Ainhoa Amorós
Jana Montraveta
Latest News, Laws & Trends
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...
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...
Invitation letter for Spain: to enter as a Foreigner
Many of our clients ask us the same. How can I bring a family member or friend to Spain so she can visit the country for a certain period of time? The answer is simple, and how to do it quite easy: an invitation letter for a visa. What is it all about? And how do you...
Can I Get Residency in Spain if I Buy a Property?
If you are considering investing in Spain... keep reading. Because chances are you will be able to obtain a 3-year residence permit with additional advantages as long as you meet the requirements we will see below. Next, you will find everything you need to know about...
25 Business Ideas to Start in Spain as an Expat
The entrepreneur spirit has risen among citizens from all regions in the world. And the truth is that starting your company and becoming your own boss is now easier than ever before. In that sense, Spain is the perfect place to initiate your own project. Hence, many...
CIF and NIF in Spain: Spanish Tax Identification Numbers
If you are going to live in Spain or carry out any kind of legal or financial procedure, you will need a tax identification number. Depending on your situation, that tax ID can be called NIF or CIF, which at the same time can be equal to your NIE or DNI. But enough...
Entrepreneur Visa for Spain: Set up your company & Get the residency
With the implementation of the Entrepreneur’s Law, Spain has grown into one of the most thriving entrepreneur hubs in Europe. Foreigners from all over the world are applying for the Entrepreneur Visa to start a company in Spain and gain residency in the country, among...
How to Pay Fee 790/012 for your TIE/Fingerprints
If you are in the process of obtaining your residency card or renewing it, you will find this article really useful. Because there is an administrative payment that you must make, and in this article we explain how. Keep on reading to find out everything you need to...
Buying a property in Spain: Requirements and Steps
Buying property in Spain does open quite a few opportunities for you. Whether you would like to rent out a house, move to the country, or obtain citizenship, you have a range of places in Spain to choose from. However, the purchasing process can seem intimidating and...
Latest News, Laws & Trends
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...
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...
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.
Clients and Partners
