{"id":19802,"date":"2015-01-15T13:32:24","date_gmt":"2015-01-15T12:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=19802"},"modified":"2016-10-04T11:55:46","modified_gmt":"2016-10-04T09:55:46","slug":"business-top-reasons-to-come-to-barcelon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/business-top-reasons-to-come-to-barcelon\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons To Come To Barcelona For Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Tell-People-About-Your-Experiences.png\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-11305 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Tell-People-About-Your-Experiences-300x200.png\" alt=\"Barcelona 10 things to do after a trip\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>More and more companies are looking to Barcelona as a location where they can set up and do <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/barcelonas-best-co-working-spaces-business-travel\/\">business<\/a> from. In fact, in the past few years, we have seen quite a substantial increase in the number of foreign companies in Barcelona setting up.<\/p>\n<p>So why is it that so many companies have decided to now make Barcelona their home?<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/business-top-reasons-to-come-to-barcelon\/#Reason_1_-_Well_Connected_And_Accessible\" title=\"Reason 1 &#8211; Well Connected And Accessible\">Reason 1 &#8211; Well Connected And Accessible<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/business-top-reasons-to-come-to-barcelon\/#Reason_2_-_Large_Diversified_Activities\" title=\"Reason 2 &#8211; Large &amp; Diversified Activities\">Reason 2 &#8211; Large &amp; Diversified Activities<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/business-top-reasons-to-come-to-barcelon\/#Reason_3_-_Successful_Investment_From_Foreign_Companies\" title=\"Reason 3 &#8211; Successful Investment From Foreign Companies\">Reason 3 &#8211; Successful Investment From Foreign Companies<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/business-top-reasons-to-come-to-barcelon\/#Reason_4_-_Key_Strategic_Drivers\" title=\"Reason 4 &#8211; Key Strategic Drivers\">Reason 4 &#8211; Key Strategic Drivers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/business-top-reasons-to-come-to-barcelon\/#Reason_5_-_Human_Capital_In_Barcelona\" title=\"Reason 5 &#8211; Human Capital In Barcelona\">Reason 5 &#8211; Human Capital In Barcelona<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_1_-_Well_Connected_And_Accessible\"><\/span>Reason 1 &#8211; Well Connected And Accessible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As well as having one Europe\u2019s major ports also it has a good high-speed train link to other locations throughout Europe, plus we mustn\u2019t forget it also has a great airport and motorway links as well. But a lot of money has also been invested in upgrading the communication systems throughout the city and it is now home to the second biggest trade fair site to be found in Europe.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_2_-_Large_Diversified_Activities\"><\/span>Reason 2 &#8211; Large &amp; Diversified Activities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Barcelona is offering companies great business opportunities because it is now gearing itself towards economical and knowledge intensive activities. In fact, it has now become a leading force in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/reviewpro-hotel-reviews\/\">online<\/a> community and is able to offer some very advanced services that even other cities such as London, Paris or Berlin cannot offer as yet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_3_-_Successful_Investment_From_Foreign_Companies\"><\/span>Reason 3 &#8211; Successful Investment From Foreign Companies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Today Barcelona has now become home to over 5,000 foreign companies. In fact, more than 50% of all Swiss, North American, Japanese, Italian, Austrian and French companies that have chosen to operate their business in Spain have chosen to set up base in the area surrounding Barcelona. As a result of this, these companies are helping to get the economy back on track through paying taxes in Spain.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_4_-_Key_Strategic_Drivers\"><\/span>Reason 4 &#8211; Key Strategic Drivers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You will find that in Barcelona companies that are linked to new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/visit-the-museum-of-science-and-technology-of-catalonia\/\">technology <\/a>and sustainability are developing rapidly. As a result of this, there are plenty of investment and business opportunities now being offered to companies who would like to make the city their base in the future. The more investments in Barcelona, of course, means that a much better infrastructure will then be provided to those who choose to set up business here.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_5_-_Human_Capital_In_Barcelona\"><\/span><strong><img class=\"alignright wp-image-11091 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Featured-Image-e1475574891742-300x169.png\" alt=\"5 Reasons To Come To Barcelona For Your Business\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><\/strong>Reason 5 &#8211; Human Capital In Barcelona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One thing to be aware of is that unlike in some other cities, Barcelona has chosen to invest in the people who choose to make the city their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/10-things-to-do-after-your-vacation\/\">home<\/a>. Today 48% of all those who are in employment in the city work in knowledge intensive services. This has resulted in specialists in a wide array of different fields choosing to relocate to the city. In turn, this has caused it to become recognised as a branded location because it is constantly adding value to what it has to offer to those who decide to locate their businesses here permanently.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"19802\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 102.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">3.5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">2<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            votes        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More and more companies are looking to Barcelona as a location where they can set up and do business from. In fact, in the past few years, we have seen quite a substantial increase in the number of foreign companies in Barcelona setting up. 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