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Your English-speaking lawyer in Spain for property and business

Buying a home, setting up a company or dealing with an inheritance in Spain? We handle the legal side from start to finish — in English, with a fixed fee agreed before we start.

A law firm, not an agency. We act only for our clients — we don’t sell property or take sides in a deal.

5.0 on Google · 25 reviews 10 years helping foreign clients Madrid Bar no. 137442 English & Spanish
How we can help

The two things foreigners ask us for most

Buying property in Spain

Independent legal checks, NIE, Spanish bank account, contracts and completion at the notary — so you don’t buy a home with debts, charges or planning problems.

  • Land Registry, planning and debt checks
  • Reservation and arras contracts reviewed
  • Power of attorney, so you don’t need to travel

From €1,990 + VAT, fixed in writing

Setting up a company in Spain

Your Spanish limited company (SL) fully operative in as little as four days — company name, statutes, notary, Commercial Register and tax ID.

  • NIE for foreign directors and shareholders
  • Bank certificate and share capital
  • Annual accounts and corporate secretary afterwards

Fixed fee agreed before we start

Madrid · Málaga · Costa del Sol

One lawyer, from the first call to the notary

A fixed fee agreed in writing, everything explained in English, and a direct line to your lawyer by WhatsApp.

Google reviews

What our clients say

5.0 on Google · 25 reviews

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★★★★★ It’s hard to write a review that captures Alejandro’s professional and human quality. He advised us through a very complex property purchase and was with us every step of the way, for months — always with the right answer and the right advice. A specialised lawyer who is much more than that. And not just us: the other parties involved also congratulated him on his active, hands-on role. An adviser for life. Or rather, one who sorts your life out.
Denís IglesiasGoogle review · translated from Spanish
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Es difícil poner una reseña que condense la calidad profesional y humana de Alejandro. Nos asesoró en un proceso muy complejo de compraventa. Nos acompañó en todo momento, durante meses. Siempre con la respuesta y el consejo adecuados. Un abogado especializado que es mucho más que eso. Y no solo nosotros, también las otras partes implicadas en el proceso le felicitaron por su papel activo y operativo. Un asesor para toda la vida. O más bien, que te resuelve la misma.

★★★★★ My experience couldn’t have been better — for his professionalism, personal treatment and rigour. I recommend his services without any hesitation.
Carlos Jandali FeuGoogle review · translated from Spanish
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Mi experiencia es inmejorable, por profesionalidad, por trato personal y por rigor, sin duda alguna recomiendo la contratación de sus servicios.

★★★★★ I found SCI online and contacted Alejandro without knowing anything about him, to help me end a rental contract. He replied quickly and within a few days the documents were ready. I really liked that we had a relationship of trust from the very first moment, so the work was done fast. Thank you very much!
Eduardo HierroGoogle review · translated from Spanish
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Encontré los datos de SCI en internet y contacté con Alejandro sin saber nada de él para que me ayudara con la terminación de un contrato de alquiler. Me atendió rápido y en unos días tenía los documentos preparados. Me gustó mucho que desde el primer momento tuvimos una relación de confianza y así se pudo realizar el trabajo de forma rápida. ¡Muchas gracias!

★★★★★ I contacted them to set up a company quite urgently and they helped me with everything! Within a week I could already operate with it. Very professional.
José Luis EscalonillaGoogle review · translated from Spanish
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Contacté con ellos para crear una empresa con cierta urgencia y me ayudaron con todo! En una semana ya podía operar con ella, son muy profesionales.

★★★★★ A great team, always available to answer every question about our business. Highly recommended.
Javier Catalán PérezGoogle review · translated from Spanish
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Gran equipo, siempre disponibles para resolver todas las cuestiones relacionadas con nuestro negocio. Muy recomendable.

Your lawyer

Hi, I’m Alejandro

I’m a Spanish lawyer registered with the Madrid Bar (no. 137442). For the last 10 years I’ve helped foreign buyers, investors and entrepreneurs buy property, set up companies and settle in Spain.

Every matter is handled or supervised by me personally, and you can reach me directly by WhatsApp or video call.

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How we work

Simple, clear and fixed-fee

  1. Tell us what you need

    Send the form or a WhatsApp with a short description of your case.

  2. Fixed-fee quote

    A written quote within 24 working hours. No surprises later.

  3. We handle it

    Paperwork, notary, registries and the tax office — in person or with a power of attorney.

  4. You stay informed

    Clear updates in English at every step, until the matter is closed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do you only work with foreigners?

No. Most of our clients are foreign buyers, investors and entrepreneurs, but we also advise Spanish individuals and companies, in English or Spanish.

Where do you work?

In Madrid and across the Costa del Sol — Fuengirola, Mijas, Benalmádena, Marbella and Málaga — and remotely anywhere in Spain.

How much do you charge?

We agree a fixed fee in writing before we start, so you know the cost from day one. Property purchases start at €1,990 + VAT.

Can you help me if I am not in Spain?

Yes. We work by email, WhatsApp and video call, and with a power of attorney we can sign at the notary on your behalf.

Free first conversation

Tell us about your case

A short call is usually enough to tell you what you need, how long it takes and what it costs.

SCI Legal · Alejandro Cayuela, abogado · Ilustre Colegio de la Abogacía de Madrid, no. 137442 · +34 664 218 119 · alejandro@scilegal.es

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