The combination of a high standard of living with competitive costs makes Catalonia one of the best places to live.

• Barcelona airport is ranked the 9th busiest airport in Europe in terms of passenger traffic and ranks among the European airports that have shown the greatest increase in activity. Located 7 km from the city centre, it is served by almost 80 airlines flying to 150 destinations around the world.

• The price of renting office space in Barcelona is one of the lowest in Europe.

• A dynamic business atmosphere with 3,300 multinationals and numerous local companies provides for a wide range of professional opportunities for the families of executives and employees.

• Barcelona stands out for the prestige of its medical services, which are renowned within the international medical community.

• Catalonia has a wide range of educational programmes provided by more than 725 top-quality public and private schools. It is home to 17 international schools that offer the educational programmes of their respective countries of origin.

• Catalonia offers a favourable tax regime for employees as well as for headquarters and holding companies.