- Legal Planning Prior to Relocation
From the early stages, the lawyer identifies the appropriate visa (employment, highly skilled, non-profit, TIE), provides guidance on deadlines and documentation, and avoids premature or erroneous submissions that could lead to refusal or delays.
- Advice on Contracts and Employment Status
Reviewing and adapting contracts to Spanish and international legislation (including payments, length of posting, benefits) ensures that the rights of the expatriate professional and his or her family are protected, avoiding abusive clauses or conditions that violate labour coexistence rules.
- Administrative Formalities and Foreigners
The lawyer coordinates:
- Application and collection of NIE/TIE.
- Registration with the Social Security and Tax Authorities.
- Consular registration and enrolment.
- School fees if there are children.
- Homologation of diplomas or driving licences.
These steps are not merely bureaucratic: they are essential to avoid administrative sanctions and to activate the relocated person’s labour, tax, and health rights.
- International Taxation and Double Taxation Treaties
Poor tax planning can result in duplicate payments or penalties. The lawyer analyses agreements between Spain and countries of origin, optimises tax obligations and plans the taxation of cross-border income.
- Advice on Family Reconciliation and Complementary Visas
When the worker moves with family, the lawyer advises on family reunification, common-law marriages, and permits for spouse or partner, ensuring legal residence for all.
- Support Throughout the Stay and Departure
The lawyer advises on permit renewals, extends the period in Spain, supervises changes of employment or innovation in projects. He also facilitates departure, cancellation of utilities, handover of housing, and deregistration in the consular register.
- Conflict Prevention and Resolution
In the event of delays or refusals with administrative deadlines, the lawyer files administrative and contentious appeals, avoiding unexpected blockages.
- Strategic Advice to Companies
For employers, a lawyer plans mobility policies, designs adjusted remuneration packages (salary, benefits, taxation), and coordinates the integration of the employee and his or her family.
The intervention of the lawyer in the relocation process in Spain is essential and goes far beyond a mere accessory formality. Their role guarantees solid legal security at every stage, from obtaining the visa, drafting and reviewing contracts, to managing the various administrative procedures involved in the process. In addition, the lawyer comprehensively protects the relocatee’s assets and tax situation, ensuring that all decisions are made with knowledge and foresight to avoid unnecessary risks. The lawyer also ensures that the rights of both the employee and his or her family are effectively guaranteed, facilitating a smooth legal and personal adaptation. In the event of incidents or appeals, the lawyer provides quick and effective responses, minimising possible negative impacts. Finally, it develops personalised strategies that adapt to both individuals and companies, thus optimising all the legal and administrative aspects involved in the relocation.
