BarcelonaDesk

About BarcelonaDesk

Based in the Eixample district of Barcelona, this small practice combines a gestoria, an accounting team and lawyers under one roof. It presents itself as an all-in-one office for private individuals and companies, with a particular emphasis on foreigners who need to set up or run a business in Spain. The firm states that its staff work in English, and it describes experience with international companies and with expats and foreign investors. Typical engagements start with incorporating a Spanish company, often through a power of attorney when the owner is abroad, and continue with monthly bookkeeping, tax filings and payroll. Legal work covers commercial, labour, real estate and inheritance matters, plus immigration support such as work permits and investor visas. Mergers and acquisitions advice, restructuring and commercial contracts complete the range.

Services

Company incorporation covers choice of structure, name certificate, statutes, notarial deed, mercantile registration, tax identification number, tax payment forms and help with a bank account and a postal address. Ongoing accounting includes bookkeeping for a monthly fee, quarterly and annual tax declarations, financial statements, VAT numbers, payroll and social security administration. Tax advisory addresses personal and corporate returns and dealings with the tax authority. Legal services include labour, commercial and real estate law, residence and work permits, mergers and acquisitions, and restructuring or insolvency matters.

• ✓ Company formation: offered
• ✓ Accounting and bookkeeping: offered
• ✓ Tax compliance: offered
• ✓ VAT: offered
• ✓ Payroll: offered
• ✕ Audit: not listed
• ✓ Bank account assistance: offered
• ✓ Residency and visas: offered
• ✕ Corporate secretarial: not listed
• ✕ Virtual office: not listed