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
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...
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...
Spanish citizenship by descent: Spain Grandchildren Law
The Grandchildren Citizenship Law or Law of Democratic Memory has been extended and you can still apply for it. This allows children and grandchildren of Spaniards to obtain Spanish nationality directly, without the need to live in Spain for any minimum period of...
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...
How to File your Income Tax Return in Spain
If you are a foreigner living in Spain, this really interests you. It is highly likely that you need to file your income tax return, and in this article, you will learn exactly how. We will analyze how the process works, how much exactly you need to pay, all the...
Taxes in Spain for Expats: For Residents and Non-Residents
Taxes are everywhere. And moving to Spain won't make them go away. In fact, they will become a crucial part of your new life in the country (no matter if you are a tax resident or not). But that is why we have created this article. After you finish reading this post,...
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...
Latest News, Laws & Trends
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...
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...
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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.
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