Relocate Now Expands to Spain, Simplifying Expat Life

In a significant move to cater to the growing expat community in Spain, the Portuguese startup Relocate Now has announced its expansion into the Spanish market. This development marks the company's first international foray, following its successful launch in Portugal in late February 2024.

A Rapidly Growing Demand

Since its inception, Relocate Now has garnered over 1,000 registered expats, highlighting the strong demand for streamlined relocation and living-abroad services. The startup's technology-driven approach has been refined over the first few months, incorporating valuable feedback from both internal and external sources.

Leadership and Market Focus

The Spanish operations of Relocate Now are led by Sergi Garcés, an experienced immigration and international tax lawyer with over 15 years of expertise in working with expats and startups. Garcés emphasized the vast potential of the Spanish market, noting the increasing number of expats seeking a vibrant lifestyle, work opportunities, and innovative tax benefits in Spain.

Comprehensive Services

Relocate Now offers a wide range of services designed to ease the relocation process for expats. These include:

• Relocation Services: Step-by-step guidance on immigration processes.
• Tax Services: Advisory and compliance tax services tailored for expats.
• Living Essentials Services: Assistance with healthcare solutions, opening local bank accounts, and other essential needs.
• Housing Services: Help in finding houses to rent or purchase, mortgage assistance, and utility bills management.
• Expats Community: An online community for networking and sharing living-abroad experiences.

CEO's Vision

Alvaro Araujo, CEO of Relocate Now, expressed his excitement about bringing the company's innovative approach to Spain. "We are thrilled to bring our technology-driven approach to relocation to Spain," Araujo said. "The Spanish expansion begins a new phase of our startup, and we are now prepared to work on faster international expansion while continuing to look for more local partnerships and non-core services opportunities that can add value for expats."

Economic and Housing Context

The expansion comes at a time when Spain's housing market is experiencing significant growth. According to recent forecasts, housing prices in Spain are expected to rise by up to 2.8% in 2025, driven by factors such as declining Euribor rates, improved economic outlook, and increasing consumer confidence[3].

Tax Incentives for Expats

For expats considering a move to Spain, the "Beckham Law" (Spanish Special Expatriates’ Tax Regime) offers a 24% flat tax rate on all income earned in Spain, making relocation more financially attractive. This regime, updated in January 2023 to include digital nomads, provides a favourable tax environment for non-residents[4].

Community and Business Integration

Relocate Now's entry into the Spanish market aligns with a broader trend of companies integrating into local communities. For instance, Nova Post, a logistics company that entered the Spanish market in April 2024, has established itself as a socially responsible and customer-centric provider, supporting local communities during crises and investing in extensive branch networks[2].

As Relocate Now begins its new chapter in Spain, it is poised to become a vital resource for expats navigating the complexities of relocation and living abroad, offering a one-stop-shop solution that simplifies the entire process. With its focus on local partnerships and community integration, Relocate Now is set to make a significant impact in the Spanish expat community.