Relocation Services Spain: Stress-Free Move to Spain

Our Relocation Services in Spain

Spain offers various immigration options for international migrants. However, relocating to a new country for a longer term involves comprehensive and thorough planning. An international relocation process can be categorised into three broad phases:

• Pre-departure planning phase (including visas and immigration)
• Moving to the destination country from the country of origin
• Settling in the destination country

IAS offers end-to-end assistance with all the above relocation phases as well as international removals. Moreover, we understand that the same hat does not fit all as the immigration circumstances and requirements vary from person to person. So at IAS, our experts offer bespoke services tailored to suit our clients’ specific relocation needs, based on extensive consultations with them.

Here’s a brief overview of our most popular international relocation services:

• Pre-move planning: Helping with research, plan and prep your move to Spain, including mapping out a realistic timeline as well as calculating your budgetary requirements
• Immigration and visas: Starting with finding the most suitable visa/immigration option depending on your circumstances, to helping you with the visa application, document arrangement, and final submission, as well as providing legal assistance in case of a visa refusal or rejection
• Home and school search: Helping you with find a suitable accommodation in Spain to providing legal and official assistance with the actual buying process, as well as assisting with the search for the best schooling options for your children moving to Spain with you
• Settling-in support: Various services to help you settle in Spain, ranging from language and cultural training to helping you with tax, legal and other official requirements that you must fulfil as an immigrant
• Pet relocation: Ensuring that you transport your pet(s) to Spain in accordance with Spanish legal requirements (such as microchipping them, administering a rabies vaccine at least 30 days before their move, having a rabies titer test done etc.) as well as actually transporting them in the safest and most comfortable conditions
• Cultural and language integration: Supporting you and your family with orientation, cultural integration and language training

We will discuss some of the above services in detail in this article for your understanding.

Who We Can Help?

We help both individual migrants and foreign companies to move to Spain. Depending on the client types, e.g. moving as a family, a professional, a student, or an investor, or retiring in Spain, we offer specific assistance packages.

Moreover, given the fact that every immigrant’s needs are different, we offer an initial free consultation to understand your specific relocation and immigration requirements, and accordingly offer you personalised solutions.

With us, you have the freedom to opt for the end-to-end relocation assistance package, or for specific services as you need them. We put our clients in charge of their choices, while we concentrate on providing them with a smooth and hassle-free relocation experience, offering our expert services and guidance all along the way.

Departure Services

Our departure services can be classified into two distinct categories: pre-departure assistance to help you settle in your destination country, i.e., Spain in this context, and help with wrapping up your affairs in your country of origin/current residence.

The pre-departure assistance includes services like:

• Orientation programme and comprehensive information about your destination country
• Language training
• Visa and permit application, and document processing

On the other hand, as part of departure service we also help with:

• Home sales, rent and/or property management if you are a home/property owner in your current country of residence
• Filing notice for your rental lease cancellation, conducting check-out inspection, and following up with your landlord for return of security deposit, if you have a rented accommodation
• Coordinating with various relevant agencies to disconnect your existing utility services (gas, electric, etc.), landline, mobile services, internet etc.
• Deregistering from local governmental registers (where applicable)
• Forwarding of your mails to your Spain address
• Exit tax filing and other applicable legal matters
• Flight booking and transportation (airport pick-up/drop etc.)

Immigration and Visa Assistance

IAS is a well-known and trusted name when it comes to visas and immigration services. Our team of sympathetic immigration lawyers have the required knowledge, expertise and experience to assist you to move to Spain, whether you are an individual migrant or a foreign company/organisation seeking to enter the Spanish business scene.

We are here for you for every step of the process, starting from helping you decide which visa/permit option would be most suitable given your circumstances, to advising you on the required documentary evidence, to completing your visa/permit application on your behalf.

You may choose from any of our below packages and/or ask for more customisable services as required in your immigration situation:

• The Advice Package: Comprehensive advice from our professional immigration lawyers, tailored to suit your needs and situation
• The Application Package: Advice regarding eligibility and application process from a dedicated immigration lawyer, followed by actual assistance in completing and submitting your application form
• The Fast Track Package: A premium service offered in case you have a tight deadline for submitting your visa/permit application, where your case becomes a top priority for our lawyers
• The Appeal Package: Preparation of your appeal case by experienced and knowledgeable lawyers, and full legal representation in any hearings/tribunals on your behalf

To know more about the services we provide and how we can help you, please call us on +44 (0)333 414 9244 today to speak to our team of legal advisers and immigration consultants.

Home Search Assistance

Even before you move to Spain, it is essential to find a suitable accommodation for yourself and your accompanying family members in the country. Many Spanish visas and residency permits require you to provide a residential address in Spain in order to submit a visa/residence permit application.

Our IAS team of relocation experts can help you with both temporary accommodation and long-term housing in Spain.

Temporary Accommodation

While relocating internationally, some of our clients prefer to move into temporary accommodations to start with, before they invest in long-term housing or other real estate. We start with scheduling a briefing call with you to understand your needs and expectations for your preferred temporary accommodation in Spain.

This is followed by short-term stay searches by our expert team members, who then prepare an in-depth report on likely properties, complete with detailed descriptions and images. If you would like, we can accompany you to property viewings and lease signings, including negotiation with the landlord or the renting agency on your behalf for favourable terms and conditions.

We also help with coordinating your arrival dates in Spain and collecting the keys on your behalf.

Long-Term Housing

We start with conducting a needs assessment to understand your requirements as well as preferences for property type, location, budget, and other key criteria. Based on the same, we perform a comprehensive search for available properties in your desired areas in Spain.

Once we have a list of preferred properties approved by you, we will work on scheduling property viewings. We will accompany you to these viewings, offering our guidance and expert advice on the spot. After you have zeroed in on your property of choice, we will negotiate and review lease agreements on your behalf to ensure fair and reasonable terms and conditions. We will also accompany you to the lease signing to provide our assistance as and when required.

Before you move in, our team will carry out a detailed inspection to confirm the property’s cleanliness, maintenance, and overall condition, and prepare an inventory report with photos for your perusal. We will also assist you with setting up essential utilities, (e.g. gas, electric, water, internet, phone services etc.) so that your new home is all ready for you and your family to move in.

School Search Assistance

Families relocating internationally often express concerns about finding suitable pre-schools and schools for their children. Our school search assistance programme as part of the relocation solutions package takes care of any challenges you may anticipate in finding educational centres in Spain.

First, we will schedule an intake interview with you and your family to understand your needs and preferences in the context of your child’s education. Next, we will gather detailed information about state, private, and international schools and pre-schools available in your residential area in Spain, and share the same with you.

Our report will also contain our recommendations regarding the most suitable schools, pre-schools and daycare centers based on your specific requirements, as well as detailed insights into seat availability and admission openings.

We can liaise with school directors/principals and schedule appointments with them on your behalf. On the appointment date, our specialist can accompany you for further support. We also assist with application forms and registration to ensure a smooth enrollment process for your children.

Settling-in Services

Once you have relocated to a new country (i.e., Spain in this context), there are usually a good number of official requirements that you need to fulfil, such as registering for your social security number or applying for your health card or tax registration.

For example, in Spain you would need to apply for the NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) which is a unique identification number assigned to foreigners living in the country. You will also have to apply for your TIE (Tarjeta de Identificación de Extranjero) card that serves as proof of your legal residency in Spain. 

Our relocation experts will assist you with every aspect of your settling-in process, e.g., from setting up your bank account to purchasing a car, area orientation, registering with authorities and the tax office, obtaining a driver’s license, obtaining required insurance policies (health, home, car, etc.) and so on.

Cross Culture and Language Training

Once  you and your family have settled in Spain, the next important part is your integration into your community and overall Spanish society. Keeping this in mind, we provide a thorough cultural training where the courses are designed to help you to:

• Deal successfully with local people from different walks of life
• Avoid culture shocks and interpersonal blunders
• Learn accepted social practices, prevalent business etiquettes, effective management, communication and negotiation styles, and the ways of interpersonal dealings in your daily life in Spain

We also offer assistance with Spanish language courses for you and your family. We can research the language schools and private tutors available in your residential area and prepare a list for your perusal, from which you can choose the most suitable option based on your availability and requirements.

Shipping Household Goods

Packing and transporting your household goods from your country of origin/residence to your destination country can prove to be a nightmare if not planned and handled properly. The safety of your personal goods during international shipment, especially when fragile items are concerned, depends on the professionalism and expertise of your shipping partner.

Our IAS team can assist you with shipping your household goods to Spain as well as taking care of the import duties, regulations, and filling up of various forms. Our reliable and efficient household goods shipment process ensures that your household items arrive safely at your Spanish residence and on time. We provide expert handling of fragile and bulky items.

You may choose from our standard or express delivery based on your needs. We also offer door-to-door service, which means that we will coordinate pickup and delivery of your goods depending on your convenience and availability for a hassle-free shipping experience.

Tax Services

Understanding how to pay your income and other taxes in a new country can be confusing if not challenging. Our tax experts at IAS can take care of this aspect, too. Once you arrive in Spain, we will schedule a video call with you to provide a comprehensive tax briefing, followed by a written report summarising your tax implications in the country based on your circumstances.

We also help with:

• Facilitating the application process for your digital certificate and PIN Code
• Completing the registration procedure with the tax authorities
• Submitting requests for a special regime and communicate your arrival for withholding purposes, where applicable
• Filing the required declarations regarding the special regime, residency, or non-residency status, as applicable
• Preparing and submitting your Wealth Tax Declaration (Model 714)
• Declaring foreign assets, if any, using Model 720
• Filing the Temporary Tax on Solidarity for Large Fortunes using Model 718, if applicable
• Completing Forms 151, Model 100, and Model 210 on your behalf
• Completing deregistration with the tax authorities and communicating your exit from the special regime and for withholding purposes, as applicable

Corporate Relocation Services

At IAS, we receive various enquiries from foreign business clients, starting from how to send their overseas employees to Spain on work assignments, how to invest into an existing Spanish business, how to incorporate and manage a subsidiary, to how to set up a new business or start-up in the country and immigrate with family, etc.

Our corporate relocation experts have helped several companies and organisations to relocate and expand abroad, as well as to relocate their staff. IAS can assist you with business setup, compliance management, work permits and visas, technology and equipment acquisition, and finding suitable business premises among many other such necessary procedures.

We also offer employee housing and transfer support, logistics and transport management, orientation and guidance services for your company transferees and their families, visas and immigration, international taxation, as well as assistance for returnees.

Regardless of what your requirements are and/or how complex your situation is, our team of experienced lawyers will take care of the legalities and bureaucratic formalities involved in the process, leaving you free to focus on launching and running a successful business venture in Spain as well as settling there with your eligible family members.

Why Choose IAS Relocation Services

We have talked so far about how our team of expert immigration lawyers and relocation specialists can help you navigate through the policies and processes involved in moving to Spain.

However, keep in mind that relocating to Spain comes with its own challenges. Starting from navigating Spain’s complex bureaucratic system, purchasing or renting an accommodation, opening a bank account, registering for a NIE card, purchasing health insurance (where applicable) to actually moving to Spain physically, it takes a lot of paperwork and a thorough understanding of how the Spanish bureaucratic and administrative systems work.

Our IAS team not only can help you through the process, but also complete some of the tasks on your behalf so that you can concentrate on settling down in Spain as well as integrating with the Spanish society. Our promise of exceptional relocation service stands on the three following pillars:

• Local presence in Spain and a bilingual team
• Years of experience in successful relocations
• Extensive partnerships with real estate agents, schools, and local tax and legal experts

Relocation Process Overview

Your relocation journey with IAS starts with a free, no-obligation consultation, in-person or through video calling, with our experienced and friendly relocation professionals. Once we have thoroughly understood your needs and you are confident to go ahead with us, we will go ahead to sign a contract with you.

Based on your requirements, you can take our entire relocation assistance package, or choose the ones you need from the full range of our services. We offer personalised solutions so as to effectively fulfil your relocation needs.

Next, you will have a dedicated relocation professional assigned to your move. They will oversee all the logistics concerned with your move to Spain, and will see the process through from the first consultation to you settling into your new life. Our team will provide hands-on assistance with every aspect of your moving process, so that you can concentrate on settling in the new country.

Our team will provide 24/7 assistance to answer any questions you may have, or to deal with any issues that may arise in the moving process. With our careful relocation planning and scheduling, and the use of only the highest-quality removals and transport services, we promise to ensure you a complete peace of mind throughout the relocation process.

Call us on +44 (0)333 414 9244 today or reach out to us online for further information, or if you have any questions.

Ready to Start Your Relocation Journey Today?

International relocation is a major life event not only for you but your family members. We at IAS fully understand the emotional impact of international relocation, being part of several individuals’ as well as their families’ relocation journey.

That is why we endeavour to take care of all the official and logistical sides of your relocation process, so that you can concentrate on its emotional aspects–leaving your home and settling in a new destination with your near and dear ones.

Connect with our international relocation experts today on +44 (0)333 414 9244 and kick off your relocation journey to Spain!