We handle the paperwork and bureaucracy.
You focus on building and enjoying your new life in Barcelona.
Let us help you with everything you need.
Every year vast numbers of people from all around the world come to Barcelona for the culture, quality of life and more than 300 days of sunshine. Some decide to go a step further and settle in the city. But any international move, whether for work, study or investment, entails bureaucratic, legal and administrative challenges that can turn your dream into a nightmare. Having the right help makes all these tasks less overwhelming and opens your horizons in the city.
At BCN Horizon we provide a comprehensive support service for expats in Barcelona based on personal service, quality, transparency and empathy. Our professional and efficient legal concierge service guarantees clear communication at every stage of the process. Plus we help you make the city your home through social activities and cultural and linguistic immersion. Check out our range of services !
We conduct in-depth analysis of each case and offer tailored support at all stages of relocating and settling: from finding a home for the family and schools for the kids, through registering a business and helping you navigate complex administrative processes, to planning and coordinating essential everyday services.
Contact us and together we will choose the services that best suit your needs. We will take care of everything you need to make your life easier.
SERVICES
LEGAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AND MEDICAL ADVICE
Dealing with Spanish officialdom, immigration requirements and the real estate market can feel like being lost in maze without a map, especially if you are not yet confident in the language. But you don’t have to go it alone: the key to a soft landing in Barcelona and Catalonia is to have the right local support. With us, you will not only have a lawyer, interpreter or agent, but also an ally who will be by your side at the bank, the notary office and the immigration office, with certified interpreters ready to act if necessary.
The communication and culture gap is often a major obstacle. Dealing with notaries, banks or government agencies requires clear and formal communication. Here is where certified interpreters and a bilingual management service become indispensable: they ensure that every statement, document and contract is legally valid and perfectly understood by both parties.
Read more about specific examples of procedures we can help you with:
Immigration and administrative procedures
Handling residence permits, visas and nationality, compulsory registration in the Municipal Register of Inhabitants, obtaining a residence or cohabitation certificate, registration as an AREA parking resident, registering pets, obtaining a digital signature, recognition of driving licences, mobility, public transport and vehicle registration.
Insurance
Social Security registration, private medical insurance, life insurance, home insurance.
Family procedures
Advice on marriage, divorce and inheritance procedures, as well as property and school searches.
Business procedures
Advice on incorporating companies, opening bank accounts, assistance with commercial contracts and obtaining business licences. Assistance with setting up a business, investing or working in Barcelona or registering as self-employed.
Taxation and other tax aspects
Personal and corporate through our trusted agents.
Medical appointments
We help you make the appointments you need and go with you if language is an issue.
All this with the necessary certified translations of the documents you need. We are here to help you!
Property Advice
Renting or buying a home in Barcelona is no easy task. Negotiations and legal requirements may be quite different from those you are familiar with. Any misunderstandings can cost you a lot of headaches and thousands of euros.
The solution? Professional advice to guide you in protecting your investment and your peace of mind.
Whether you decide to rent or buy we can help you find the right home, check and sign the relevant documentation, and take care of the necessary paperwork.
RENTALS
In Barcelona there are various types of rentals depending on the length of stay, use of the property and the applicable regulations. The main ones are: long-term rentals, temporary or short-term rentals (up to 11 months), and tourist rentals. You may need one or another at different stages. We will advise you and help you to check the contracts to make sure they are legally compliant.
BUY
If you decide to buy a property, we can also help you with signing earnest money agreements and the deed of sale. We will go with you to visit the apartments and bring a surveyor if you have doubts about their condition or feel more confident having a local specialist present. This is an extremely important step and should be taken with professionals by your side.
Finding schools
Your choice of school directly affects your children’s academic, emotional and social development and their ability to adapt to a new environment, especially in international cities such as Barcelona.
One of the crucial factors is the language of instruction. Choosing a school that teaches in a language the child speaks or wishes to learn can help them settle in and improve their language skills. The school’s culture and educational philosophy are also determining factors. There are schools with different approaches that may be more or less in tune with each family’s values.
At BCN Horizon you will receive the advice you need to make the process of finding a school quick and easy.
Organising events
Barcelona stands out not only for its cultural attractions, Mediterranean climate and excellent infrastructure. It is also an ideal setting for corporate events, conferences, brand launches, weddings, trade fairs and private celebrations. If you want your event to be a success, leave it in our hands and trust in our creativity, strategic planning and knowledge of the local context.
As conference interpreters, we have worked at countless international events and congresses and know just the right professionals to help us make your event a success. Every detail will be meticulously taken care of: from design of the event, through selection of the venue, to coordination of suppliers, logistics, communication and hosting the attendees, including technical aspects such as audiovisuals, catering, decoration, furniture, transport and accommodation.
Would you like us to help you make your personal celebrations even more special? Birthday parties, baby showers… with BCN Horizon your event is guaranteed to be a success.
We can also help you organise your wedding, with certified interpreters who will guide you through every administrative step (pre-wedding interviews, wedding ceremony). We will also help you find the most magical location for your special day and arrange all the details.
Cultural immersion
Don’t just move to Barcelona: make the most of its potential and get ready for a full-fledged cultural immersion.
Key services we provide to help you achieve this:
Practical tips for your neighbourhood
Tell us which neighbourhood you are most interested in and we will go with you on an initial practical visit to discover the best restaurants, shops, markets and special places.
Social life
We will provide you with information about the most relevant social activities you can join to start meeting local people and other expats.
Barcelona Guided Tours
We offer you the possibility of hiring an official tourist guide who will help you discover the city on a personal tour focussing on the areas that interest you most, with special emphasis on the neighbourhood you are moving to.
Wine tourism
Are you interested in the world of wine? We can arrange trips to wine regions that you will never forget. We will coordinate everything and provide you with a completely personalised package including travel, visits to vineyards and wineries, tastings, meals and accommodation in the case of multi-day trips.
Personal shopper service
New life, new clothes: refresh your wardrobe with totally personalised advice. We will go with you to the best shops in Barcelona and give you tips to make you feel better than ever.
Language classes
Although Barcelona is so cosmopolitan that initially you will be able to get by relatively easily speaking only English, to truly integrate we recommend that you learn one of the two local languages: Spanish and Catalan. We offer dynamic, fun, personalised private classes designed specially for an English-speaking audience.
Private tuition
For children born abroad to enable them to get quickly up to speed.
Cooking
Do you want to learn how to make the most traditional Spanish dishes? We will help you find the cooking course (in English) that best suits your needs.
WHO WE ARE
We are two professionals who each have more than 25 years of experience in translation, interpretation and communication. We are also certified interpreters appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Our passion has always been facilitating cultural and linguistic understanding, but with BCN Horizon we have decided to expand our services to offer comprehensive support to people who want to open their horizons in Barcelona. See all the services we can offer and contact us.
POBLENOU
Although we know the whole city like the back of our hand, both BCN Horizon partners live in Poblenou and we are totally in love with our neighbourhood. If Poblenou is the area you have chosen to live in — congratulations! You have the sea, the beach, cultural life, constant social activities and the best local shops on your doorstep with a unique ambience that we will help you discover.
See all the services we can offer you. With our help you will soon feel as much at home as we do.
WHY US?
- ONE-STOP SHOP: all the services you may need in one place: don’t worry about a thing – let us help you so moving is a stress-free experience.
- We have both spent years living abroad and know how frustrating it can be to deal with bureaucracy, but also how wonderful it is to immerse yourself in a new culture.
- We are certified interpreters, so we can go with you to notaries, courts and public authorities as professionals accredited by the Spanish government ministry.
- We are two woman entrepreneurs, each with more than 25 years of experience, and are determined and flexible.
- Unlike large agencies that are cold and impersonal, tailored, empathic and personal service is guaranteed at BCN Horizon.
- We have an extensive network of partners in different fields: lawyers, agents, health professionals, teachers, etc. for any specific needs you have. Contact us and we are sure to be able to help you.
With our assistance, you will not just move to Barcelona: you will find your place in the city and feel right at home.