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Real Relocations, Real Outcomes

A selection of cases handled by our team, illustrating how the process actually works for US and UK clients moving to Spain.

US Software Engineer Relocates via Digital Nomad Visa

Situation: A remote software engineer employed by a US company in Colorado wanted to relocate to Valencia while keeping his US job.

Solution: We assessed his eligibility for the Digital Nomad Visa, prepared the employer documentation and income verification, and coordinated the consular application from the US.

Result: Visa approved within 11 weeks; NIE and TIE processed after arrival in Valencia. He continues working for his US employer while resident in Spain.

Related: Digital Nomad Visa

UK Retiree Obtains Non-Lucrative Visa and NIE

Situation: A retired couple from Kent wanted to relocate to Alicante on private pension income, with no intention of working in Spain.

Solution: We prepared the Non-Lucrative Visa application, including proof-of-funds documentation from UK pension statements, and arranged private health insurance meeting Spanish requirements.

Result: Visa granted, NIE issued, and empadronamiento completed within their first month in Alicante.

Related: Non-Lucrative Visa

US Entrepreneur Registers a Spanish SL

Situation: A US-based founder wanted to open a Spanish subsidiary to hire local staff and access the EU market, while relocating under the Entrepreneur Visa.

Solution: We coordinated the SL company registration, notary appointments, business bank account setup, and the Entrepreneur Visa business plan submission.

Result: Company registered and business account opened within eight weeks; visa approved shortly after.

Related: Company Registration · Entrepreneur Visa

UK Freelancer Registers as Autónomo and Applies for Beckham Law

Situation: A UK freelance designer relocating to Barcelona needed to register as self-employed in Spain and understand her new tax obligations.

Solution: We handled her autónomo registration with the Spanish tax authority and social security, and reviewed her eligibility for the Beckham Law special tax regime.

Result: Registered as autónomo within three weeks; Beckham Law application submitted and approved, reducing her effective tax rate.

Related: Autónomo Registration · Beckham Law

What clients say

"They explained every document request in plain English, which made a huge difference when we were doing this from another country."

US Client, Digital Nomad Visa

"Straightforward, responsive, and honest about timelines. Our NIE and empadronamiento were done faster than we expected."

UK Client, Non-Lucrative Visa

"Setting up a company abroad felt daunting, but having one team handle the registration, notary, and bank account made it manageable."

US Client, Company Registration

About these cases. Details are illustrative of typical client outcomes; timelines vary by case and consulate. Spain Relocation is an independent consulting firm, not a government agency. See Who We Are for our full disclosure.

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