Guidance for doing business in Barcelona.
Practical answers to French-speaking entrepreneurs’ questions: verified figures, first-hand experience and recommendations from the French Tech Barcelona community.
Fractional CFO: The 2026 Guide for French Startups
Why French startups use fractional CFOs: responsibilities, costs, the right timing, French-Spanish considerations and how to choose a provider.
Outsourcing Finance Leadership from Barcelona: What French Founders Should Know
French-Spanish taxation, group reporting and cross-border funding: why French founders in Barcelona outsource finance leadership and how to choose the right model.
How AI Is Transforming Startup Finance Leadership in 2026
Accounting automation, AI-assisted forecasting, anomaly detection and contract analysis: how startups actually use AI in finance in 2026, and where it still struggles.
The 5 Financial Challenges for AI Startups in Barcelona in 2026
GPU burn, hiring scarce talent, French-Spanish R&D tax credits, bilateral funding and exits: the specific financial challenges facing AI startups based in Barcelona.
Exploring Catalonia’s Startup Ecosystem: The 2026 Figures
Explore the official figures for Catalonia’s startup ecosystem: 2,403 startups, €1,131 million raised, European rankings and verified sector trends.
Hiring French-speaking talent in Barcelona: prepare your search
Define your needs, choose your channels and discover Talentboard’s recruiter process to meet French-speaking candidates in Barcelona.
Joining Barcelona’s Tech Community: Your Starting Point
New to Barcelona and don’t know anyone? A practical 90-day plan to explore the tech ecosystem, meet entrepreneurs and build your network.
Find an office or coworking space in Barcelona: prepare your choice
Shared desk, coworking or team office: define your needs, compare terms and discover French Tech Barcelona’s Officeboard.
Beckham law in Spain in 2026: eligibility, taxation and application
Understand Spain’s Beckham law: eligibility requirements, the 24% rate, application procedures and deadlines to check before relocating.
Cost of living in Barcelona for an entrepreneur: a sample 2026 budget
Build your Barcelona budget: housing, transport, health and coworking. An indicative expense breakdown to update with current prices.
Become self-employed in Spain in 2026: registration and tax steps
Prepare autónomo registration in Spain: AEAT form 036, RETA registration before starting, contributions and tax obligations for freelancers.
French-speaking tech events in Barcelona in 2026
Explore the 2026 French-speaking tech events calendar in Barcelona: MWC, 4YFN, French Tech Barcelona meetups and employment events.
Barcelona or another Spanish city: choosing a location for your startup
Choose a Spanish city for your startup: customers, team, languages, partners, offices and budget. A practical framework for French-speaking founders.
Coworking spaces in Barcelona: options to compare for your project
Coworking websites to browse in Barcelona and criteria for choosing: access, plans, spaces, services and conditions.
How to obtain a NIE in Spain in 2026: documents and procedure
Prepare your NIE application in Spain: the correct procedure, EX-15 form, fee form 790 code 012, documents and appointments.
Which visa should an entrepreneur choose to move to Spain in 2026?
Compare residence routes for entrepreneurs in Spain: entrepreneur, international remote work and non-lucrative residence. EU route and tax eligibility explained.
Useful resources for entrepreneurs in Barcelona: our 2026 selection
Resources for entrepreneurs in Barcelona: registration, contacts, financial management, recruitment and spaces within the French-speaking community.
Moving to Barcelona to start a business: prepare your activity and network
Prepare your professional arrival in Barcelona: residence, business activity, health coverage, tax and contacts in the French-speaking community.
Entrepreneur visa in Spain: step-by-step preparation in 2026
Prepare a non-EU entrepreneur residence application: project, ENISA file, supporting documents and submission to the UGE. Official sources and checks.
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