Many companies are selecting Barcelona or Spain as a location to set-up part of their operations. Seeing the opportunity to generate future jobs and a stronger community of start-ups, the Spanish government passed the Start-ups Law at the end of 2022 and also introduced a new category of visas for Remote workers.
More competitive tax rules for Start-ups
When companies are looking for investors, one of the key considerations is the tax regime.
Once you know what you want to accomplish, our experienced consultants have the tools and methods that allow you to reach all the way to success. One condition is that those affected by the changes get involved in the work thorugh workshops and other efforts. Involvement from key representatives from your business is crucial to success.
Who to talk to?
The first thing to do is check the information provided by the Spanish Government.
Once you are clear on the rules, you may need to contact a legal firm to help you navigate the paperwork. A quick search online will bring you to different law firms. Your local law firm may have an established relationship with a firm in Spain. If not, there are some big name firms like Cuatrecasas or Bufete RocaJunyent or international firms like Baker and McKenzie. Alternatively, you can find a good “Gestoria” or Accounting Firm and they can advise you on both legal and financial matters.
Co-working office spaces are a low-risk way of getting an office space. There will always be time to establish a more permanent presence if that is necessary.
There are many graduates coming out of the local Universities each year and a steady flow of Europeans coming to Barcelona to work. Attracting talent shouldn’t be a problem. Retaining talent may be more difficult, depending on your project and what you can offer.
Get support on managing payroll, finances and tax obligations. There are many gestorias that will provide this service remotely, which may help at the outset. You need to manage this at a high level in-house and depending on the operations, it may make sense to have an in-house team for this.
Connecting with your community
This is covered separately, but some co-working spaces may host other companies who are working in your area. Check Tech Barcelona and the companies at Pier One, Pier Three and Pier Seven..