Who this is for
A Spanish job offer or a self-employment project.
Residence permits and immigration in Spain
Work residency
A Spanish job offer or a self-employment project.
The issue to resolve
Assess employed and self-employed authorisations as separate procedures.
Legal work
Assess employed and self-employed authorisations as separate procedures. Review of facts, applicable rules and documents; preparation of the legal position. Drafting, filing, negotiation or representation is performed within the agreed instructions.
Information to start with
Passport and current status; employer, role and contract for employment; project, funds, qualifications and licences for self-employment.
Main stages
Initial assessment → scope and terms → document review → preparation of actions → discussion of the next stage. The sequence depends on the matter and the representative’s authority.
What affects timing
Timing depends on documents, the other party and the competent authority. A statutory period is not a promised completion date; suspensions and appointment availability are assessed separately.
Fees and separate expenses
Fees and scope are set out in an individual proposal. Translation, apostille/legalisation, fees, notary, court representative, experts, travel, appointments, in-person attendance and tax services are not included without express agreement.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What should I bear in mind for this service?+
A contract alone does not authorise work; applicable employer and labour-market requirements must be assessed.
What is needed for an initial assessment?+
Passport and current status; employer, role and contract for employment; project, funds, qualifications and licences for self-employment.
Consultation
Let's review your case and build a strategy
Send a description of your circumstances and any approaching deadline or signing date. Scope is discussed after assessment.
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