Relocate Now Expands to Spain, Simplifying the Expat Experience

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 marks the company's first international market expansion since its launch in Portugal in late February 2024.

Rapid Growth and Demand

Relocate Now has already garnered over 1,000 registered expats in Portugal, highlighting the strong demand for global expat services. The startup's technology-driven approach to simplifying the relocation and living-abroad experience has been well-received, and this success is now being replicated in Spain.

Leadership and Market Focus

The Spanish market will be led by Sergi Garcés, an experienced immigration and international tax lawyer with over 15 years of experience working with expats and startups. Garcés emphasized that the Spanish market offers a vast opportunity, with a growing number of expats seeking a vibrant lifestyle, work opportunities, and tax benefits. Relocate Now aims to facilitate the relocation process, reducing the bureaucracies and uncertainties associated with moving to Spain.

Comprehensive Services

Relocate Now offers a range of services designed to make the expat experience smoother:

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

CEO's Vision

Alvaro Araujo, CEO of Relocate Now, expressed excitement about bringing the company's technology-driven approach to Spain. "The first months of our startup were crucial for collecting feedback to improve our software. We are now prepared for faster international expansion while continuing to seek local partnerships and additional services that add value for expats," Araujo said.

Economic and Housing Context

The expansion comes at a time when Spain's housing market is expected to see significant growth. According to CaixaBank, housing prices in Spain are projected to increase by up to 2.8% in 2025, driven by lower Euribor rates and improved economic conditions[3].

Tax Incentives for Expats

For expats moving to Spain, the Beckham Law, also known as the Spanish Special Expatriates’ Tax Regime, offers a 24% flat tax rate on all income earned in Spain. This regime, updated as of January 1, 2023, to include digital nomads, provides a favourable tax environment for foreign workers and investors[4].

Relocate Now's entry into the Spanish market is poised to make a significant impact on the expat community, offering a one-stop-shop for all relocation needs and helping to navigate the complexities of living abroad in Spain.