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International Legal Advisory \u00b7 Madrid \u00b7 Barcelona<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Your gateway to live<\/span>
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Boutique legal practice specialising in cross-border real estate transactions and immigration solutions for international clients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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GLOBAL MOBILITY<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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REAL ESTATE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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About<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

A personal approach to international law<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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A Madrid-based boutique practice led by Jos\u00e9 Mar\u00eda Guti\u00e9rrez Arroyo and Eugenia Akulova, both members of the Madrid Bar. We advise an international clientele \u2014 from Europe, the United States, and the CIS \u2014 on the three things that matter most when engaging with Spain: buying the right property, securing the right residency, and structuring the right investment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

<\/span>Immigration & Residency
\n<\/span>Real Estate & Investment
\n<\/span>International Taxation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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What we do <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Two pillars, one destination<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Whether you're relocating your life or your capital, we handle every legal dimension of your move to Spain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Global Mobility<\/h4>\n

Residency & Immigration<\/h3>\n

End-to-end support for individuals and families moving to Spain \u2014 from visa strategy to tax residency planning.<\/p>\n

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  • \u2014<\/span> Digital Nomad & Entrepreneur Visas<\/li>\n
  • \u2014<\/span> Non-Lucrative Residency\n<\/li>\n
  • \u2014<\/span> Investment-Based Residency\n<\/li>\n
  • \u2014<\/span> Work Permits<\/li>\n
  • \u2014<\/span> Tax Residency & Beckham Law\n<\/li>\n
  • \u2014<\/span> NIE \/ TIE \/ NIF Processing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    Real Estate<\/h4>\n

    Property & Investment<\/h3>\n

    Full legal coverage for cross-border property transactions \u2014 from due diligence to notarial completion.<\/p>\n

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    • \u2014<\/span> Property Due Diligence & Registro\n<\/li>\n
    • \u2014<\/span> Arras & Purchase Contracts\n<\/li>\n
    • \u2014<\/span> Notarial Deed Coordination\n<\/li>\n
    • \u2014<\/span> Non-Resident Tax (IRNR \/ ITP)\n<\/li>\n
    • \u2014<\/span> Corporate Holding Structures\n<\/li>\n
    • \u2014<\/span> AML\/KYC Compliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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      Spain is more than a destination. It's a decision<\/span>.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

      Whether you're drawn by the lifestyle, the market, or the climate \u2014 we make the legal path clear.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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      Global Mobility<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

      Every path to Spain is different.
      \nWe find yours..<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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      Immigration law is complex, but your goal is simple. We organise our advice around what you want to achieve \u2014 not around visa categories you've never heard of.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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      I want to\u2026<\/h5>

      Work remotely from Spain<\/h3>\n


      \nSpain's Digital Nomad Visa allows remote workers employed by foreign companies to live legally in Spain for up to five years. We handle the full application, including Beckham Law qualification and employer certification.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Digital Nomad Visa<\/span>
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      Make Spain home, without working<\/h3>\n


      \nThe Non-Lucrative Visa is the path for those who want to live in Spain supported by their own savings or passive income, without taking local employment. We build the financial dossier, coordinate health coverage, and manage the consular process \u2014 so the only thing you have to focus on is settling in.
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      \n Non-Lucrative Visa<\/span>
      \n Passive Income<\/span>
      \n Consular Filing<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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      Move with your family
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      \nMoving a family is never just paperwork. We coordinate every legal dimension \u2014 visas for spouses and children, EU family member cards, schooling and healthcare registration \u2014 so that what matters most, settling in, is the only thing you have to focus on.
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      \n Family Reunification<\/span>
      \n EU Family Card<\/span>
      \n Dependents<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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      Launch your startup or go self-employed<\/h3>\n


      \nSpain's Startup Law has turned Madrid and Barcelona into two of Europe's fastest-growing entrepreneurial hubs. We design the legal backbone of your venture \u2014 from the Startup Visa and corporate vehicle to shareholder agreements and fiscal optimisation \u2014 so you can focus on building the company.<\/p>\n

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      \n Entrepreneur Visa
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      Tax residency planning<\/h3>\n


      \nBecoming a Spanish tax resident has implications across every jurisdiction where you hold assets. We analyse double taxation treaties, exit taxes, and IRPF\/IRNR implications before you move.<\/p>\n

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      Relocate through your employer
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      \nCompanies transferring talent to Spain need speed and certainty. We handle Highly Qualified Professional applications, intra-company transfers, and the Beckham Law regime that can reduce your tax burden during the first years \u2014 working directly with your HR or mobility team when needed.<\/p>\n

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      From the first viewing to the
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      Buying property in Spain as a non-resident involves legal, tax, and compliance layers that most agents won't mention.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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      Real Estate<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

      From search to keys. Every step, covered.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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      We guide you through every phase of the transaction \u2014 so nothing is left to chance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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      Before you make an offer<\/h6>

      Most problems in a Spanish property transaction are visible long before the contract is signed \u2014 if you know where to look. We examine the property's legal and urban status, its ownership history, any outstanding debts or restrictions, and the viability of the use you have in mind. You walk into the negotiation knowing exactly what you are buying, and what you are not.<\/p>\n

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      The full legal dossier<\/h4>

      Spanish real estate carries layers of risk that no estate agent will mention. Unlicensed extensions that prevent future registration. Community debts that transfer to the new owner. Inspection certificates that block insurance. Zoning rules that quietly limit what you can do with the property. Our due diligence turns all of this into a single clear file on your desk \u2014 so the decision you make is an informed one, not a hopeful one.<\/p>\n

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      The down payment agreement<\/h4>

      The down payment agreement is the first binding step of any Spanish property purchase \u2014 and the one most commonly mishandled. We draft or review the contract so that the deposit you hand over is protected, the deadlines work in your favour, and the penalties reflect the real balance of the transaction. For corporate buyers, we add the additional approvals and escrow mechanisms that make the agreement enforceable on both sides.<\/p>\n

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      Signing & registration<\/h4>

      Completion day is when the transaction becomes real. We coordinate every detail with the notary, verify that funds flow correctly, and handle the inscription of the property in your name. If you cannot attend the signing in person, we can act for you under power of attorney \u2014 so you receive the keys without ever needing to fly in.<\/p>\n

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      The relationship that lasts<\/h4>

      Owning Spanish property as a non-resident carries annual obligations that are easy to miss and expensive to get wrong. We take care of your yearly filings, anticipate what each new law change means for you, and make sure you benefit from every treaty advantage available between Spain and your country of residence. For most of our clients, this becomes the longest part of the relationship \u2014 and often the most valuable.<\/p>\n

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      When it's more than a home<\/h4>

      When Spanish property is part of a broader investment strategy, the structure matters as much as the asset itself. We design and implement the right vehicle for your situation \u2014 a Spanish company, an international holding, or a hybrid of both \u2014 and coordinate every cross-jurisdictional detail: corporate formation, intercompany lending, capitalisation analysis, and the source-of-funds documentation that meets both Spanish and international compliance standards.<\/p>\n

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      At a Glance<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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      Languages<\/h3>

      ES \u00b7 EN \u00b7 RU<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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      Jurisdictions<\/h3>

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      Offices<\/h3>

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      Partners<\/h3>

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      Cross-border expertise<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

      Connecting jurisdictions<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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      We coordinate across legal systems so you don't have to.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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      Spain<\/h3>

      Full-spectrum advisory: immigration, real estate conveyancing, non-resident taxation (IRNR, ITP, IP), and corporate structuring through Spanish SLs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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      UAE \/ ADGM<\/h3>

      ADGM and RAK ICC holding structures for Spanish property investment, MOFA legalisation, and CDI treaty optimisation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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      United Kingdom<\/h3>

      Powers of attorney, Hague Apostille processing, and loan\/guarantee structures with Spanish tax implications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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      Let's discuss your project<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

      Every engagement begins with a confidential consultation to understand your goals and design the right strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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