International Lawyers in Spain
Immigration, taxes, business & real estate
More than legal advice: a personal journey. Our international team provides tailored legal support to help you navigate every stage of your life in Spain.
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Personalized step-by-step legal assistance
We help foreigners move to Spain with ease, making sure all their legal needs are covered.
Personalized Legal Assistance
You will receive 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 team that speaks your language and works efficiently to get you what you need.
We'll get the job done.
Our Most Popular Services
Our lawyers are ready to help with any legal process for foreigners in Spain. These are some of the services our clients request most often.
Based in Barcelona, helping foreigners all over Spain
No matter where you are based in Spain, our international lawyers are ready to help. Meet us in Barcelona or work with our team remotely from anywhere in the country.
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Get legal support wherever you are in Spain.
Lawyers experienced in assisting foreign clients.
One team to help with the legal side of your life in Spain.
At Balcells Group, we stay by your side
Our goal is simple: make your legal journey in Spain easier, clearer and less stressful.
Every case starts by understanding your needs and goals.
Our team identifies the strategy that best fits your case.
We stay involved throughout the journey so you are never left alone.
Our lawyers are ready to meet your needs
We speak your language. We understand your situation. And we will help you find the legal solution you need.
Let’s make things happen.What do our clients think?
International clients trust our legal team to guide them through immigration procedures in Spain with clarity and personalised support.
Meet our English-speaking lawyers
Cristian Balcells
Marta Lamora
Ana Fraga
Laesa Bokoko
Beatriz Lategui
Ines Molina
Marta Casarramona
Blanca Pamies
Marina Lozano
Susana Franco
Camila
Paula Lopez
Mar Catalan
Learn more about living and moving to Spain
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Latest News, Laws & Trends
How to calculate autónomo Taxes in Spain
If you're self-employed in Spain, you pay three main things: Income Tax (IRPF), VAT (IVA), and Social Security contributions (cuota de autónomo, under the RETA regime). None of them are optional, but once you understand how each one works, calculating what you owe...
Working Holiday Visa in Spain
Have you considered working in Spain while travelling and getting to know the country? If so, you will need a Work & Holiday Visa. In this article, we provide all the information you need if you are considering applying for this type of visa. Read until the end to...
EU Long term residence permit
Would you like to obtain a permanent residence permit both in Spain and in any other EU country that allows you to live + work? Then keep reading, as in this article, we explore all the keys you must understand to apply for and obtain the EU long-term residence...
US-Spain Tax Treaty: explained
If you are a US expat living in Spain, this post is for you. Because no matter your situation, you are liable to taxes in Spain. But do you also need to pay those taxes in the US? Will you pay twice for the same income? In this article, you will find all the answers...
Long Stay Visa for Spain
Looking to stay in Spain for more than 90 days? Then you must apply for a long-stay visa, and this article will be your go-to guide. Find all your available options, requirements, application process, and some frequently asked questions you cannot miss. Keep reading...
Temporary residence permit in Spain
If you are looking to stay in Spain for more than 90 days, then you must apply for a temporary residence permit. This will allow you to live (and in some cases to work) in the country, and keep renewing until you finally obtain permanent residency. In this article, we...
Spanish citizenship by last name: myth or legal path?
You have probably seen the list too. That same list with a set of surnames, which, if yours is on it, would allow you to obtain Spanish nationality directly. But is this real? Is it possible to obtain Spanish nationality just because of your surname? If my surname is...
How to Retire in Spain: Residency, Where to Live, Money & More
We could start by highlighting everything that Spain has to offer. But let's avoid the typical "sun, perfect weather, great food,..." statement. We all know that. So now that you are already convinced about how amazing Spain is, let's dive deep into what's important....
How to Renew Your Non-Lucrative Visa in Spain
In this article, you'll discover everything you need to know to successfully renew your non-lucrative visa. We'll explore the complete list of requirements, how to effortlessly navigate through the renewal process step by step, when exactly you'll have to start it,...
The Job Seeker Visa in Spain
Time is valuable, and many of us would surely wish for more of it. In case you you are a student in Spain who would like to eventually work in the country, we have good news for you. The job seeker visa for Spain will give you more time to stay in Spain while you look...
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...
Latest News, Laws & Trends
How to calculate autónomo Taxes in Spain
If you're self-employed in Spain, you pay three main things: Income Tax (IRPF), VAT (IVA), and Social Security contributions (cuota de autónomo, under the RETA regime). None of them are optional, but once you understand how each one works, calculating what you owe...
Working Holiday Visa in Spain
Have you considered working in Spain while travelling and getting to know the country? If so, you will need a Work & Holiday Visa. In this article, we provide all the information you need if you are considering applying for this type of visa. Read until the end to...
EU Long term residence permit
Would you like to obtain a permanent residence permit both in Spain and in any other EU country that allows you to live + work? Then keep reading, as in this article, we explore all the keys you must understand to apply for and obtain the EU long-term residence...
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Immigration
Visas, residence permits and Spanish nationality.
Business
Company formation, corporate law and legal advice.
Taxes
Tax residency, planning and international taxation.
Real estate
Property purchases, sales and legal due diligence.
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