Corporate Immigration and International Mobility in Spain
Sterna Abogados advises companies of various sizes and sectors on the hiring, relocation, and authorization of foreign workers in Spain. We work with businesses, executives, highly skilled technical profiles, researchers, and intra-company transferees throughout their legal procedures.
Each case is handled directly by an assigned specialized attorney. Our goal is to minimize friction for both the company and the employee through a clear legal strategy, rigorous document preparation, proactive communication, and constant follow-up.
Our model combines exclusive specialization and legal integration with a close, discreet, and flexible service tailored to the operations, timelines, and mobility needs of each organization.
Services for Companies
Permits for executive profiles, directors, and specialized technical roles.
Onboarding students or recent graduates through internship permits.
Relocation within group companies for key staff or executives.
Other Corporate Immigration Services
Initial Assessment for Companies
We offer an initial consultation to evaluate your company’s international hiring and mobility needs.
We analyze the candidate profiles, hiring volume, and projected timelines to structure the most suitable collaboration framework—whether for one-off hires or ongoing corporate mobility requirements.
Residence and International Mobility for Researchers
We advise universities, research centers, scientific institutions, and R&D companies on onboarding and relocating foreign researchers in Spain.
We evaluate the researcher’s background and design the appropriate regulatory pathway to streamline their integration into your institution.
- Tailored advisory based on the researcher’s profile
- Work permits tied to specific research projects and activities
- Alignment of technical documentation between the institution and research focus.
- Verification of prior credentials and documentation for regulatory compliance
- Management of initial permits, modifications, and renewals to ensure uninterrupted activity
Immigration Training for Companies
We deliver practical training sessions for HR, People, and Talent Mobility teams managing the recruitment and relocation of foreign employees.
We tailor the training modules to your organization’s specific requirements, covering:
- International recruitment of foreign worker
- Permit renewals and compliance maintenance
- Handling changes in position, employer, or job statu
- Dependent family member relocation
- Employee postings and intra-EU mobility
- Best practices to avoid compliance issues in hiring workflows
B2B Immigration Partnerships
We partner with law firms, consultancies, and businesses looking to offer their clients specialized legal immigration solutions.
Our partnerships cover both corporate permits and standard procedures for individuals: Digital nomads, non-lucrative visas, entrepreneurs, residence permits, citizenship, arraigo procedures, and much more.
They trust us
Let’s Discuss Your Mobility Needs
Tell us about the profiles your company plans to hire or relocate to Spain. We will evaluate your global mobility needs and prepare a customized, efficient legal supervision proposal.