Regional headquarters
Barcelona is ranked the fourth best European city in which to set up a business and is the best city in terms of the quality of life of its workers, (annual study by Cushman & Wakefield). Several factors make Catalonia a good place to establish regional headquarters:
- Barcelona airport is ranked the ninth 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 most competitive in Europe.
- Barcelona is noted for its prestigious medical services, which are widely acclaimed throughout the world.
- Catalonia has numerous educational programmes provided by more than 725 public and private primary and secondary schools. It is also home to 17 international schools which offer the educational programmes of their respective countries of origin.
- Catalonia offers a favourable tax system for employees and company headquarters and holding companies.
A dynamic business atmosphere with over 3,300 foreign companies and numerous local companies offers a wide range of professional opportunities for the families of executives and employees.