Business Location Service
in Barcelona-Catalonia

Find the best business location in Barcelona-Catalonia with free government support

Catalonia Trade & Investment is the Catalan Government's agency helping international companies identify the ideal location for their investment project. We provide free and confidential site selection services for companies establishing or expanding operations in Catalonia.

Talk to a Business Location Expert

Find the right location for your investment project.

Choosing the right business location is one of the most important decisions you'll make when expanding internationally.

Whether you're looking for office space, industrial land, a manufacturing facility, a logistics hub or an R&D campus in Barcelona-Catalonia, our local experts help you identify the locations that best match your operational, technical and business requirements.

Instead of spending months researching the market, you'll receive a tailored shortlist of suitable locations, expert local advice and a dedicated project manager to guide you throughout the process.

Who this service is for

Our Business Location Service supports international companies planning to:

  • Open a subsidiary or branch in Catalonia
  • Establish a European or EMEA headquarters
  • Launch an R&D or innovation center
  • Build or expand a manufacturing facility
  • Set up a logistics or distribution hub
  • Open new corporate offices
  • Consolidate operations in Southern Europe
  • Evaluate Barcelona-Catalonia as a business location

Business Location Service
Testimonials.

  • Kronospan

    Javier Martínez

    Board Member & Head Legal Department at Kronospan

    “Our biggest challenge was to find a 25-hectare urban site that could accommodate all of our service requirements. Thanks to the support of Catalonia Trade & Investment, which put us in touch with the right government decision-makers, we overcame all obstacles and successfully identified a suitable site.”

  • MPS

    Enric Rodriguez

    General Manager of MPS Spain

    “Catalonia Trade & Investment has provided excellent landing assistance. They helped us find suitable locations, establish local connections, and attract talent.”

Our Business Location Service

At Catalonia Trade & Investment, our experts combine in-depth knowledge of the local market with a broad network of public and private partners to help you make confident location decisions.

We provide support with:

  • Site selection based on your technical and business requirements
  • Industrial buildings, office space, land and business parks
  • Logistics platforms and distribution centers
  • Business centers and flexible office solutions
  • Comparative analysis of different locations
  • Infrastructure and transport connectivity
  • Utilities availability (electricity, water, gas, fiber optics)
  • Urban planning and zoning regulations
  • Permits and licensing requirements
  • Market prices and commercial negotiations
  • Introductions to local real estate providers and developers

 

Your site selection journey in four steps

  1. Understanding your project: Every investment project is unique. Your dedicated project manager begins by understanding your business objectives, operational requirements and long-term growth plans. Together, we'll define the key criteria for your ideal location, including workforce availability, infrastructure, logistics, sustainability goals and access to your customers and suppliers.
  2. Identifying the best location: Based on your requirements, we prepare a tailored shortlist of business locations across Barcelona-Catalonia. We compare suitable office space, industrial land, manufacturing facilities and logistics sites, providing you with objective information on infrastructure, connectivity, utilities, costs and the local business ecosystem so you can make an informed decision.
  3. Exploring your shortlisted locations: Once you've identified the most promising options, we arrange customized site visits and introduce you to the key organizations involved in your project. Depending on your needs, you'll meet local authorities, real estate partners, industrial park managers and other stakeholders who can help you assess each location from both a business and operational perspective.
  4. Supporting your investment decision: Our support doesn't end with the site search. We continue working alongside your team throughout the decision-making process, providing guidance on permits, regulations, investment incentives and other practical considerations. Our goal is to help you establish your operations in Barcelona-Catalonia as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

 

Why choose Catalonia Trade & Investment?

As the Catalan Government's investment agency, we've helped hundreds of international companies establish successful operations in Barcelona-Catalonia through free, confidential and personalized support.

Working with us means you'll benefit from:

  • A dedicated project manager
  • Objective, independent location advice
  • Free and confidential support
  • Access to an extensive public and private network
  • Local market expertise
  • Faster site selection and decision-making
  • Long-term support before and after your investment