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Many expats dream of moving to Spain, retiring in the warm Costa del Sol, watching traditional flamenco performances in Seville and Grenada, or enjoying the cosmopolitan ambience of Madrid. Wherever the destination, expats will have to plan for their move to Spain, and relocation companies are a good place to start.
Will an expat need a visa or work permit? How easy is it to get the tax identification number – the NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero)? Where can newcomers find the best tortilla de patatas in Spain? Any question, big or small, can be answered by a relocation business. These firms specialise in mobility and relocation services for companies and individuals, offering pre-departure support, neighbourhood orientation, accommodation searches and lease negotiations. For families with children, relocation firms offer lists of recommended schools in Spain and can offer support with registration and visits.
Here is a list of local and international relocation companies that support a range of expat needs.
Relocation companies in Spain
Local companies
SIT Grupo Empresarial SIT Grupo Empresarial, also known as SIT Spain, is a family-owned mobility and relocation company. SIT provides international mobility, relocation and fine-art logistics to governmental organisations, embassies, multinationals, museums and galleries, and private art collectors. Their multilingual team of more than 200 employees offer various services including home searches, lease agreement support and utility installations, school searches and guidance on areas and suburbs. Website: www.sitspain.com | |
Mudanzas FlippersMudanzas Flippers, or Flippers Relocation Logistics, offer a relocation programme for individuals, couples and families moving to Spain. With their main offices in Barcelona and Madrid, Flippers Relocation Logistics' services include removals, legal assistance, as well as help searching for a new residence, and selecting schools, universities, babysitters and maids. Flippers Relocation Logistics also offers a programme for the end of an expat's stay. Website: www.flipers.co.uk | |
moving2valencia Relocation SupportFounded in 2008, moving2valencia offers support throughout the relocation process for expat individuals and businesses moving to the Spanish region of Valencia. Moving2valencia shares local knowledge of Valencia's neighbourhoods in their pre-move assistance package, and offers home and school-finding services. Website: moving2valencia.eu |
International companies
HelpxpatHelpxpat Relocation, is one of the specialist Spain destination service providers for relocating employees from overseas, our corporate relocation division provides each and every client with a dedicated account manager who is on hand to offer advice and support throughout the relocation process. Along with a dedicated property search, we provide information and advice on a wide range of services including repatriation, school searches, tenancy management, language training, removals, storage, spousal assistance, visa guidance and much more. We are also helping a large amount of clients and corporate companies who were relocation from Spain to the UAE. Website: www.helpxpat.com | |
SaneloWith offices in Spain and 37 other countries, Sanelo specialises in providing customised end-to-end domestic and international moving and relocation services. They offer five-star protection and coverage, first-rate packing, and expert guidance, all through a single point of contact. Sanelo is there to make things easier every step of the way. Contact them for more information on moving to Spain. Website: www.sanelo.com | |
SirvaSirva offers a full spectrum of relocation services for both corporate relocations and personal move customers. They are a global firm, based in Illinois but with offices throughout Europe too. Sirva can manage any move to Spain, and their services include home search, school search, moving services and pet relocation, and much more. Website: www.sirva.com | |
K2 Corporate MobilityK2 Corporate Mobility is an independent, international relocation firm that provides personalised packages to support every type of domestic and international transfer, short-term or long-term. Operating globally with streamlined, efficient and personalised services, K2 Corporate Mobility is worth considering when moving to Spain. Website: www.k2corporatemobility.com |
Further reading
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