🇪🇸 Can Foreigners Start a Company in Barcelona? Yes — both EU and non-EU citizens can open a company in Barcelona. Spain encourages international business activity, especially in innovation, services, and real estate sectors. You can register: As a sole trader (autónomo) As a company (usually an SL — Sociedad Limitada) Through a branch or […]

From Development to Long-Term Value Once a real estate project is completed, foreign and institutional investors face critical decisions: Should we lease and hold? Refinance and reinvest? Sell the asset or units immediately? Transfer it to a REIT or fund vehicle? Each option involves legal, tax, and operational consequences — and requires ongoing legal oversight.

Why Joint Ventures Are Common in Spanish Real Estate Real estate projects in Spain often involve joint ventures (JVs) between: 🇪🇸 Local developers with land, permits, or execution capability 🌍 Foreign capital providers, asset managers, or institutions 🤝 Family offices or funds seeking exposure to Spanish assets Joint ventures help: Share development risk Combine financial

Why Construction Permits Are Crucial in Spain Starting construction without proper licenses in Spain can result in: ⛔ Stop-work orders 💸 Fines or administrative sanctions 🏚️ Forced demolition 🕰️ Delays in occupancy or resale Developers must navigate both municipal and regional licensing systems, with different rules depending on project size, location, and land classification. 🗂️

Why Zoning Laws Matter for Developers in Spain In Spain, zoning and urban planning rules — known as planeamiento urbanístico — control everything from land use to build height, density, and infrastructure requirements. Failure to comply with local planning regulations can lead to: 🛑 Rejected permits 🏗️ Demolition orders 💸 Fines and liability ⏳ Delays