Spain Relocation Attorney | Visa, Property & Tax Coordination | Based in New York
The most common complaint in cross-border relocation is fragmentation: a visa lawyer who never speaks to your property agent, a tax advisor who contradicts your immigration strategy, and no one who owns the full picture. The Full Relocation Advisory keeps the Spain-side legal work coordinated through one Spain-licensed attorney, including visa and property matters, while independent qualified professionals handle tax, U.S. law, sworn translation, or other specialist work outside that direct legal scope. You keep one coordinated timeline and a clear point of contact without presenting third-party specialist work as attorney work.
Constantin Razvan Gospodin Florea, Spain-licensed attorney — ICATF Colegiado No. 5961
What I handle directly vs. what I coordinate
Handled directly (legal license required)
- Visa eligibility assessment and application strategy
- Document review and filing with BLS/consulate
- Property due diligence and contract review
- Notary deed attendance and registration follow-up
- Coordination of Beckham Law vs. general-regime analysis with an independent tax professional
- Coordination of Modelo 149 and tax-compliance work with an independent tax professional
- FBAR/FATCA/Modelo 720 cross-obligation review
- Coordination of wealth-tax and inheritance-tax exposure analysis
Coordinated through personal network
- Health insurance policy selection and enrollment
- Municipal registration (empadronamiento)
- Moving company selection and coordination
- Local contacts and service providers in Spain
- School placement guidance (information and referrals)
- Utility setup and local service connections
- Bank account opening coordination
- One-year post-arrival check-in schedule
Tax questions on this matter are handled through our network of professional collaborators in Spain, not directly by Spain Law NYC.
Geographic honesty: where the network is strongest
My personal network of local contacts, service providers, and municipal relationships is strongest in Tenerife and the Canary Islands, where I have practiced law for over a decade. For clients relocating to Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, or other mainland cities, the Spanish legal work is handled directly within scope, while tax and other specialist matters are coordinated with independent qualified professionals. The local coordination network is simply less deep, which I will explain upfront.
I do not pretend to have a local network in every Spanish city. What I do promise is that the legal work is done right, and the coordination is done transparently — with full disclosure of what I know directly and what I source through trusted partners.
Milestone-based payment structure
At engagement
Due diligence, document review, and initial strategy planning begin immediately.
At filing
Visa application submitted, property contract signed, or tax work coordinated with the appropriate independent professional — depending on your timeline.
At TIE issuance
Final payment due upon successful visa approval and TIE card issuance, or property registration completion.
For very complex estates or high-asset relocations, a personalized consultation may be recommended before a fixed quote is provided. "Starting at $12,000" is the standard rate for a family or executive relocation with standard complexity.
What's included in the Full Relocation Advisory tier
Included
- Visa & Residency and Property Purchase legal work, plus Cross-Border Tax Coordination where needed
- Integrated timeline across all three workstreams
- Health insurance policy selection and enrollment coordination
- Municipal registration (empadronamiento) and local service setup
- Moving logistics and local contact coordination (Tenerife/Canary Islands network)
- One-year post-arrival compliance and check-in schedule
Not included
- All government fees, notary fees, and property taxes
- Private health insurance premiums (paid directly to insurer)
- Moving company costs
- Real estate purchase price and related taxes
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in the Full Relocation Advisory package?
Do you personally handle moving logistics?
What if I only need part of this service?
One advisor. One timeline. One accountable relationship.
Book a free 15-minute introductory call to discuss service fit and timing. Detailed document review and individualized legal advice are handled through a paid legal consultation or active engagement.
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Last reviewed: September 21, 2026. Official sources control current procedural requirements. Spain Law NYC explains the Spanish-law context and the scope of professional assistance; requirements can change, so the linked authority should be checked before filing or acting.