Opening a small activity in Spain – classes, consulting, a shop or studio – looks simple, but involves permits, registration, tax and immigration rules. Mecan Legal aligns your residence status, legal structure and tax obligations so you can start “small” with confidence and without surprises from the tax office or town hall.
Buying a parking space or storage unit in Spain seems simple, but some garages are short-term concessions and others are inseparable annexes to a flat. This guide explains the basic legal checks you should make so the unit you reserve can really be sold and rented as you expect.
Inheriting a property in Spain with siblings can be a gift or a serious source of tension. Mecan Legal helps you accept the inheritance, register the home, decide whether to sell, rent or buy out a share and, if needed, end co-ownership through legal channels while protecting family relationships as far as possible.
Being involved in a car accident in Spain as a foreigner, whether in your own car or a rental, is stressful and confusing. Mecan Legal guides you through the first steps, dealing with insurers and calculating your losses so you can claim fair compensation, whether you remain in Spain or return home.
Constant noise, unauthorised works or uncontrolled tourist rentals can ruin your life in Spain. Mecan Legal helps you understand how communities of owners work, what your rights are as a foreign owner or tenant, and when it is time to move from informal complaints to a clear legal strategy.
If you are separated in Spain and want to move abroad with your child, you need more than a plane ticket and good intentions. Mecan Legal reviews your custody situation, assesses international relocation options and builds a legal strategy to request a change of residence or protect your contact rights.
If your visa or residence permit has been refused in Spain, it does not have to be the end of your plans. Mecan Legal reviews your full file, identifies the real weaknesses and designs an appeal or re-application strategy that respects deadlines and gives you a stronger second chance.
Buying an existing chain in Spain can be the fastest way to enter the market, but also one of the most complex legally. At Mecan Legal we guide you through target selection, due diligence, tax structuring and rebranding so you can acquire a network of stores or service units and adapt it safely to your brand.
If you already run boutique hotels or hostels at home, Spain offers vibrant cities and strong tourism, but also very specific rules. Mecan Legal helps you choose your model (owned, leased, managed or franchised), secure the right buildings and coordinate licences, staffing and tax so your Spanish roll-out is solid from day one.
If you have a strong brand and want to grow in Spain, partnering with a local investor can speed up your roll-out. At Mecan Legal we structure your joint venture, from shareholder agreement to premises and exit paths, so the chain grows with brand control, clear governance and a fair return for both partners.
