Connecting to local partners
We connect international companies to key partners, both institutional and business service providers to help them set up, succeed and grow in Catalonia.
Catalonia Trade & Investment’s
Local Partners Network.
If you are an international company considering establishing or expanding your operations in Catalonia, we can help you connect to the local partners in Barcelona-Catalonia.
Our carefully selected and extensive network of institutional organizations and private companies will offer high-quality and trustworthy professional support to your project.
We offer the following services:
- Identifying those key institutional partners and service providers, both local and foreign, in line with your project’s requirements, across a range of disciplines.
- Introducing your project to your choice of partners.
- Organizing meetings with potential partners in your fact-finding visits to provide a first overview and initial free-of-charge advice on the subjects of your choice (legal, tax, labor, human resources, engineering, permits, logistics, etc.).
- Arranging introductory meetings to introduce the project and learn more about Catalonia’s specific business environment and the available partner services.
- Providing ongoing support in your dealings with your partners of choice.
Connecting to local partners
Testimonials.
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Wanhua
Michelle Long
Director of Wanhua Chemical Europe Innovation S.L.
"Catalonia Trade & Investment was extremely helpful in connecting our newly arrived company with local partners. They introduced us to universities and the institutional ecosystem, and through their extensive and diverse network of private Partners, gave us access to all kinds of service providers, which have been key to the success of our setup".
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Festo
Dr. Ansgar Kriwet
Member of the Management Board of Sales at Festo
"Catalonia Trade & Investment helped us connect to the ecosystem in Catalonia. They opened doors for us, gave us access to startups, to universities, and it has been a wealth of opportunities for us".
Our Institutional Partners.
We thank our Institutional Partners for their close collaboration and ongoing support in our task of attracting foreign investment to Catalonia and assisting international companies in their investment projects.
Embassies, Consulates & Trade Offices
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ABAE, BRUSSELS BUSINESS SUPPORT AGENCY
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AICEP PORTUGAL GLOBAL - TRADE & INVESTMENT AGENCY
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CONSULATE GENERAL OF SWITZERLAND BARCELONA
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DANISH MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS - DENMARK'S TRADE COMMISSION
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CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY IN BARCELONA
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CONSULATE-GENERAL OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA IN BARCELONA
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FLANDERS INVESTMENT & TRADE
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HONORARY GENERAL CONSULATE OF AUSTRIA IN BARCELONA
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NETHERLANDS BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICE BARCELONA
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QUÉBEC GOVERNMENT OFFICE IN BARCELONA
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SWISS BUSINESS HUB SPAIN
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WALLONIA EXPORT-INVESTMENT AGENCY
Foreign Chambers of Commerce & Business Associations
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AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN SPAIN (AMCHAMSPAIN)
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ASSOCIATION OF GERMAN SPEAKING EXECUTIVES
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BARCELONA SUIYOKAI ASSOCIATION OF JAPANESE COMPANIES IN CATALONIA
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BRITISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN SPAIN
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BELGIUM & LUXEMBOURG BARCELONA
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CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE FRANÇAISE DE BARCELONE
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CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INVESTMENT IN SPAIN
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DANISH BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF BARCELONA
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DE KRING, DUTCH BUSINESS CLUB BARCELONA
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GERMAN-SPANISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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HISPANIC SWISS ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION
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ITALIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - BARCELONA
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SWEDISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN BARCELONA
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THE JAPAN-SPAIN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (CEJE)
Explanatory note: In alphabetical order. Institutions from the top 20 investing countries and regions, according to the number of subsidiaries of each country established in Catalonia.
Our Network of Private Business service providers.
Get access to all kinds of service providers through our extensive and diverse network of Private Business service providers.
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Law and consultancy firms
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Business services and accounting firms
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Human resources and relocation agencies
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Engineering, construction and utilities companies
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Financial entities, private investors and investment funds
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Logistic companies
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Marketing and communication agencies
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Architecture, interior design and real estate agents
Are you a service provider? Join our Local Partners Network!
If you are a service provider that comes into daily contact with international companies with potential investment projects in Barcelona-Catalonia, join the Catalonia Trade & Investment’s Local Partners Network.