Legal Services for Expats in Spain – Complete Guide

Work, live, buy property, or retire in Spain with expert legal help.


🌍 Why You Need an Expat Lawyer in Spain

Moving to Spain as a foreigner can be exciting—but it also involves complex legal decisions around visas, taxes, housing, and residency. A qualified expat lawyer in Spain helps you navigate these challenges with clarity and security.

At BorderlessLawyers.com, we provide legal services tailored specifically for expats, remote workers, retirees, and international investors.


⚖️ What Does an Expat Lawyer in Spain Do?

An expat-focused legal team assists with:

  • 🛂 Immigration & Visa applications

  • 🏠 Real estate purchases and rentals

  • 💼 Business setup & freelance registration

  • 💶 Tax residency planning & declarations

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family law & inheritance

  • ⚖️ Dispute resolution & litigation support

  • 📄 Spanish bureaucracy: NIEs, empadronamiento, health cards


🧳 Legal Help for Every Stage of Expat Life

✈️ 1. Before You Move to Spain

  • Visa eligibility assessment

  • Pre-move tax advice

  • Power of attorney setup

  • Property due diligence

  • Company or self-employment registration

🏠 2. Once You Arrive

  • Residency card applications (TIE)

  • Padron registration & social security

  • NIE number processing

  • Rental contract review or home purchase support

📈 3. As You Settle Long-Term

  • Annual tax filings & planning

  • Wills & estate planning under Spanish and international law

  • Resolving landlord or business disputes

  • Applying for permanent residency or nationality


🛂 Immigration & Visas – Legal Help for Every Route

Borderless Lawyers assists with all major Spanish immigration options:

Visa Type Who It’s For
Digital Nomad Visa Remote workers with foreign income
Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) Retirees or passive income expats
Golden Visa Alternatives Property-based or entrepreneur visas
Student Visa Non-EU students in Spain
Self-Employed Visa Freelancers or small business owners
Family Reunification Bringing relatives to live in Spain

Each visa has paperwork, timing, and legal nuances—we guide you step-by-step in English.


🏠 Buying or Renting Property in Spain as an Expat

Our legal team helps with:

  • Contract review and arras agreements

  • Title and land registry checks

  • Coordination with notaries and registrars

  • Avoiding tax traps for non-residents

  • POA options to buy remotely

We’ve helped expats from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and South Africa buy safely in Spain—whether it’s for living, investing, or vacation.


💶 Spanish Taxes for Expats – Simplified

We help you determine:

  • Your tax residency status

  • How to avoid double taxation

  • What Spanish and international tax rules apply

  • Whether to declare foreign assets (Modelo 720)

  • How to file as a freelancer, landlord, or retiree

Borderless Lawyers has English-speaking tax lawyers and accountants who specialize in cross-border taxation.


👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family, Inheritance & Long-Term Planning

Our expat legal team also advises on:

  • Writing Spanish wills that respect international law

  • Accepting inheritance in Spain (with or without a will)

  • Understanding gift and succession taxes

  • Navigating separations or divorce across jurisdictions

  • Cross-border child custody agreements


✅ Why Expats Choose Borderless Lawyers

  • ✔️ 100% English-speaking legal team

  • ✔️ Built for international clients in Spain

  • ✔️ Flat-fee services and no language confusion

  • ✔️ Remote support or in-person across Spain

  • ✔️ Fast turnaround and friendly, client-first approach


🔍 Ready to Speak to an Expat Lawyer in Spain?

Legal life in Spain doesn’t need to be a struggle. With the right support, it’s smooth, clear, and safe.

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