Services
Comprehensive Relocation Package
Our Comprehensive Relocation Package provides end-to-end support for individuals, professionals, and families moving to Madrid. Whether you’re applying for a Digital Nomad Visa, Non-Lucrative Visa, or any other long-term residency, we guide you through the entire process, from visa application and document preparation to finding your new home, enrolling your children in school, and setting up utilities. We even offer cultural orientation and language integration to ensure you feel comfortable and confident in your new surroundings.
Key Features
Visa Guidance and Documentation:
Digital Nomad Visa: Ideal for remote workers or freelancers, we guide you through demonstrating your employment status, proof of income, and securing private health insurance. We help gather the necessary documents and ensure they are appropriately translated and notarized where required.
Non-Lucrative Visa: If you plan to live in Spain without working, we assist with proving financial stability through bank statements or investment income, preparing health insurance, and other visa-specific documentation.
Work Visa: If you’ve secured employment in Spain, we assist with employer documentation, proof of your job offer, and submitting all related paperwork through the Spanish consulate or embassy.
Application Submission and Follow-Up: We help you complete all visa forms, submit your application to the appropriate Spanish consulate, and track your application’s progress, ensuring a smooth approval process.
Housing Search
Neighborhood Recommendations: Based on your lifestyle, budget, and needs (proximity to schools, work, and public transport), we suggest the best neighborhoods in Madrid. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly area like Chamberí or a trendy, urban district like Malasaña, we match you with ideal options.
Personalized School Enrollment Assistance (Public, Semi-Private, or International)
Public Schools: Free education in Spanish, ideal for families looking for complete cultural immersion. We assist with registering through the local education authority based on your residency.
Setting Up Utilities (Electricity, Water, Internet)
Electricity and Gas: Madrid’s leading providers include Iberdrola, Endesa, and Naturgy. We assist with initiating or ensuring you’re not left in the dark.
Public vs. Private Healthcare:
We explain the differences between public and private healthcare in Spain, helping you decide which option is best for your family. Spain’s public healthcare system is highly regarded, but many expats also choose private health insurance for faster access to specialists and shorter wait times.
Private Insurance Setup: We assist you in choosing and enrolling in a private health insurance plan tailored to your family’s needs. Popular providers include Sanitas, Adeslas, and Mapfre, offering extensive family coverage.
Accessing Healthcare:
If you are eligible, we help you register with Spain’s public healthcare system, ensuring you and your family access healthcare facilities. This includes assistance with getting a Tarjeta Sanitaria, the Spanish health card, for each family member.
Pediatric and Family Health: We provide recommendations for pediatricians, doctors, and specialists, ensuring that your family’s healthcare needs are covered.
Cultural and Language Integration Support (Including Spanish Lessons and Local Insights)
Spanish Lessons: We connect you with reputable language schools or private tutors tailored to your proficiency level and goals, from beginner to advanced. For example, schools like Tandem Madrid or Inhispania offer structured classes to help you quickly adapt.
Financial and Tax Advisory Services
Managing finances while living abroad can be complex. Our Financial and Tax Advisory Services ensure you remain compliant with local and international tax laws, avoid double taxation, and make smart financial decisions while living in Madrid. From opening a Spanish bank account to planning your taxes, we provide expert advice and ongoing support.
Key Features:
Financial and Banking
We help you open a Spanish bank account, which is essential for managing your finances in Spain. We advise choosing the best bank and account type based on your needs.
Tax Guidance
We connect you with tax professionals who specialize in expatriate tax issues, helping you navigate the complexities of Spanish and international tax laws.
We may provide ongoing support to ensure you remain compliant with tax regulations in Spain and your home country, including guidance on avoiding double taxation.
Understanding Spanish Tax Laws
Navigating Spain’s tax system can be complex, especially for expatriates. We recommend you connect with tax professionals specializing in expat taxation to ensure you understand and comply with Spanish and international tax laws.
Tax Filing Support
We offer information on preparing and filing your Spanish tax returns, ensuring that all deductions and credits are applied correctly. This includes support for freelancers and business owners.
Currency Exchange and International Transfers
We offer guidance on the best currency exchange and international transfer services and platforms for clients earning income abroad or needing to transfer money internationally.
The U.S.-Spain Tax Treaty (also known as the “Convention Between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Spain for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion”) is an agreement designed to prevent citizens and residents of one country from being taxed twice on the same income by both Spain and the U.S. It provides clarity on how certain types of income should be taxed and sets rules to avoid or minimize double taxation.
Post-Relocation Support and Integration Service
Settling into a new country doesn’t stop once you’ve moved into your home. Our Post-Relocation Support and Integration Service ensures that you and your family fully integrate into Madrid life with ongoing assistance. We help you renew visas, manage bureaucratic paperwork, improve your Spanish, and connect with local services and communities.
Key Features:
Ongoing Government Paperwork Assistance
Visa Renewals: Many visas, including the Digital Nomad Visa and Non-Lucrative Visa, require renewal before they expire. We help you track deadlines, gather necessary documents, and submit applications to renew your visa, ensuring you avoid any lapses in residency status.
Residency Application: If you plan to stay in Spain for a long time, we will assist you with applying for permanent residency. This involves submitting proof of residency, financial stability, and meeting the government’s requirements. We guide you through this process, ensuring your paperwork is correctly filed.
Additional Legal Requirements: From registering with local authorities to managing tax obligations, we help you with all the administrative tasks of living in a new country.
Language and Cultural Integration
Language Lessons: We connect you with Spanish language schools or tutors, offering various learning options—whether you’re looking for intensive courses, conversational Spanish, or a relaxed language exchange. Learning Spanish will help you navigate daily life, from grocery shopping to socializing with neighbors.
Cultural Orientation: To help you thrive in Madrid, we offer cultural insights, including local customs, etiquette, and how to interact socially in Spain. We introduce you to Madrid’s cultural calendar, from festivals to local traditions, helping you understand and appreciate the city’s vibrant culture.
Support for Children: If you have children, we provide resources to help them adapt to their new environment. This may include enrolling them in cultural workshops or extracurricular activities to ease the transition.
Local Service Recommendations
Healthcare: Do you need a doctor or pediatrician? We recommend trusted medical professionals to assist with registering for Spain’s public or private healthcare system.
Childcare: If you need daycare, a nanny, or after-school care, we help you find reputable childcare providers. We can also connect you with extracurricular activities for your children, such as sports or art programs.
Home Services: From finding cleaning services and maintenance professionals to pet care, we help you set up essential home services. This removes the hassle of finding and vetting local providers, so your daily life runs smoothly.
Social and Professional Networking
Expat Communities: Madrid has a vibrant expat scene, and we help you get connected. Whether you join an expat Facebook group, attend social events, or participate in local meetups, we ensure you meet people with similar interests and backgrounds.
Professional Networking: Building a professional network is critical for those moving to Madrid for work. We organize and invite you to business events, networking sessions, and professional groups to help you establish valuable connections.
Cultural and Social Events: To further integrate, we provide information on local cultural activities, from neighborhood festivals to city-wide celebrations like San Isidro or Madrid Pride, where you can meet locals and expats and immerse yourself in Madrid’s social scene.