Real Relocations, Real Outcomes
A selection of cases handled by our team, illustrating how the process actually works for US and UK clients moving to Spain.
US Software Engineer Relocates via Digital Nomad Visa
Situation: A remote software engineer employed by a US company in Colorado wanted to relocate to Valencia while keeping his US job.
Solution: We assessed his eligibility for the Digital Nomad Visa, prepared the employer documentation and income verification, and coordinated the consular application from the US.
Result: Visa approved within 11 weeks; NIE and TIE processed after arrival in Valencia. He continues working for his US employer while resident in Spain.
Related: Digital Nomad Visa
UK Retiree Obtains Non-Lucrative Visa and NIE
Situation: A retired couple from Kent wanted to relocate to Alicante on private pension income, with no intention of working in Spain.
Solution: We prepared the Non-Lucrative Visa application, including proof-of-funds documentation from UK pension statements, and arranged private health insurance meeting Spanish requirements.
Result: Visa granted, NIE issued, and empadronamiento completed within their first month in Alicante.
Related: Non-Lucrative Visa
US Entrepreneur Registers a Spanish SL
Situation: A US-based founder wanted to open a Spanish subsidiary to hire local staff and access the EU market, while relocating under the Entrepreneur Visa.
Solution: We coordinated the SL company registration, notary appointments, business bank account setup, and the Entrepreneur Visa business plan submission.
Result: Company registered and business account opened within eight weeks; visa approved shortly after.
Related: Company Registration · Entrepreneur Visa
UK Freelancer Registers as Autónomo and Applies for Beckham Law
Situation: A UK freelance designer relocating to Barcelona needed to register as self-employed in Spain and understand her new tax obligations.
Solution: We handled her autónomo registration with the Spanish tax authority and social security, and reviewed her eligibility for the Beckham Law special tax regime.
Result: Registered as autónomo within three weeks; Beckham Law application submitted and approved, reducing her effective tax rate.
Related: Autónomo Registration · Beckham Law
What clients say
"They explained every document request in plain English, which made a huge difference when we were doing this from another country."
"Straightforward, responsive, and honest about timelines. Our NIE and empadronamiento were done faster than we expected."
"Setting up a company abroad felt daunting, but having one team handle the registration, notary, and bank account made it manageable."
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