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We are Helping international clients thrive in Spain — legally, efficiently, and confidently.

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Madrid

Calle del Poeta Joan Maragall 15, 28020

Andalusia

Calle Larga, 47, 11403 Jerez de la Frontera

BE Aknowledged
in Spain

"As expats ourselves, we combine global expertise with practical insight to guide others through Spain’s legal, tax, and business landscape."

About Business Expats

Global Expertise. Local Business Support

Who we are

Business Expats is a next-generation consultancy helping international individuals and companies establish, grow, or regularize their presence in Spain.

We offer bilingual, cross-disciplinary support in tax, immigration, legal structuring, business setup, and digital assets.

Based in Madrid and Andalusia, we combine global expertise with local insight to help expats succeed legally and efficiently.

Our Story

Business Expats was founded by Paul de Sousa and Julio Sanchez with a clear mission: to challenge the traditional advisory model and make doing business in Spain simple, transparent, and accessible.
As expats themselves, Paul and Julio understand the unique challenges internationals face when navigating Spain’s legal and business systems. This firsthand experience drives their commitment to delivering more than just legal and tax services—they focus on creating people-first solutions built on trust, clarity, and long-term value.

Our Founders

Seasoned professionals who’ve navigated international life firsthand.

Our Offices

Strategic locations at your service

Julio César Sánchez - Business Expats Founder

Julio César Sánchez

Julio César Sánchez is an international tax expert with over 15 years of experience advising global clients on cross-border tax planning, corporate structuring, and regulatory compliance. He blends strategic vision with deep technical knowledge and a strong academic background, making him a trusted advisor for expats, startups, and international businesses navigating complex tax landscapes. Julio began his career as an international tax auditor for the Ecuadorian Tax Authority, where he coordinated key audits under the OECD’s BEPS framework and contributed to over $200 million in tax recovery. In the private sector, he has supported more than 600 clients across Europe and Latin America, optimizing their fiscal structures and ensuring full legal compliance — including for crypto-related activities, digital nomads, and high-growth ventures. As Co-Founder of Business Expats, Julio leads advisory services that empower individuals and companies to establish, expand, or regularize their presence in Spain. His areas of expertise include international taxation, digital assets, transfer pricing, and offshore structuring, always with a focus on compliance and long-term sustainability. A multilingual global citizen, Julio has lived in four countries and teaches in postgraduate and executive education programs across Europe and Latin America. He collaborates with institutions like IBFD and CIAT, and brings an educational approach to his consulting practice, translating complex regulations into actionable strategies that work.
Paul de Sousa - Business Expats Founder

Paul Antonio de Sousa

Paul Antonio de Sousa is a seasoned business development and expatriate advisory specialist with over 15 years of experience in international financial services. He brings deep expertise in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, cross-border banking, and international structuring. Paul advises clients on compliance, market entry, and global financial operations, delivering strategic guidance tailored to complex international environments. Before founding Business Expats, Paul built his career with leading corporate service providers and international banks, consistently specializing in business development across the LAC region. His strong regional insight and client-centric approach have established him as a trusted advisor to both private clients and institutions expanding internationally. Paul holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a concentration in Finance from Webber International University in Florida and an MBA from European University in Barcelona, Spain. He is multilingual, fluent in Dutch, English, Spanish, and Papiamento, with a strong command of Portuguese
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