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Company Formation in Spain
Spain, a vibrant economic and cultural hub in Southern Europe, offers a strategic gateway to European and Latin American markets. The country provides an accessible and business-friendly environment for company formation, supported by a government that encourages entrepreneurship and economic growth through streamlined processes and incentives.
Company Formation Support
We guide you through establishing your company in Spain, selecting the right legal entity, preparing all required documents, and ensuring full compliance with Spanish regulations.
Timeframes
For most standard setups with all documentation ready, registration typically takes about 2 to 4 weeks, though complex cases may take 4 to 6 weeks.
Ready for Business
From initial consultation through full registration and post-incorporation formalities, we handle the key steps so your company is legally established and ready to operate in Spain.
Quick Incorporation
Our all-inclusive Spanish company formation package provides you with all you need to incorporate and run a limited liability company (S.L.) in Spain. Additionally, we offer add-ons to make running your company in Spain even more efficient.
- Spanish Limited Company (S.L.) Company Formation
- Bank Introduction
- Local VAT Application
- NIE/NIF (Foreign ID) Application to Spanish Ministry of the Interior for First Director
Start a business in Spain
Spain offers a vibrant and growing economy with strong infrastructure and a surge in foreign investment, particularly in tourism and renewable energy. The standard corporate tax rate is 25%, providing a balanced environment for both local and international companies. Foreign entrepreneurs can establish a Sociedad Limitada (SL), Spain’s equivalent of a limited liability company, with minimal bureaucracy. With its strategic location, large consumer base, and access to EU and Latin American markets, Spain serves as an ideal gateway for international business expansion.
Spanish Incorporation
Business Structure Requirements
The most common business form is the S.L. (Sociedad Limitada / Limited Liability Company). It requires at least one shareholder and one director, who can be of any nationality. A registered office address in Spain is mandatory, and 100% foreign ownership is permitted. Companies are incorporated through the Mercantile Registry (Registro Mercantil) and must obtain a tax identification number (NIF) prior to registration.
Capital Setup
An S.L. requires a minimum share capital of €3,000, which must be fully paid before registration. Contributions can be in cash or kind, and shareholder liability is limited to the capital invested. For small startups, Spain also offers the SLNE (New Enterprise Limited Company) and Sociedad Limitada de Formación Sucesiva, which allow phased capital contributions to ease setup.
Taxes
The standard corporate income tax (Impuesto sobre Sociedades) rate is 25%, with a 15% reduced rate available for new companies during their first two years of profit. Spain offers R&D tax credits, an innovation deduction regime, and special tax benefits in the Canary Islands (effective rates as low as 4% under the ZEC regime). The standard VAT rate is 21%, with reduced rates of 10% and 4% for certain goods and services. Spain has over 90 double-tax treaties, making it tax-efficient for international structures.
Ongoing Obligations
Spanish companies must maintain proper accounting records under Spanish GAAP, prepare annual financial statements, and file them with the Mercantile Registry. Corporate tax returns are filed annually, and VAT returns are generally submitted quarterly. Companies must also maintain an up-to-date Beneficial Ownership Register, comply with labour and social security obligations, and may require an audit if turnover, assets, or employee thresholds are exceeded.
Company Formation in Spain
We will help you navigate these treacherous legal waters easily so that your trademarks are protected and secure.
£3,040.00
/ Company Formation
Add-ons
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How it works
See our step by step process once you purchase this item.
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Provide Your Company Information
Share your company name, directors, shareholders, and registered address details.
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We Handle the Registration
Our experts manage the notary process and filings with the Spanish Mercantile Registry, delivering your official company documents.
Questions?
What is the most popular company-type in Spain?
The two most popular company types in Spain are: Public Limited Company (S.A.) Private Limited Company (S.L). At Start My Business, we can register a new S.L. (Private Limited Company) for you.
What is the initial share capital required to form a limited liability company in Spain (S.L.l)?
To establish a Spanish limited liability company (Sociedad Limitada – S.L.), a minimum share capital of €3,000 is required. This amount must be fully paid in and deposited into a company bank account before incorporation. The capital can be contributed in cash or, in some cases, as non-cash assets, and represents the limit of the shareholders’ liability.
Is it easy to form a company in Spain?
Actually — no. The stereotype of Spanish bureaucracy is unfortunately alive and well in la España. Obtaining the assistance of professionals such as Start My Business to get a business incorporated is essential. We have the procedure streamlined and none of that red tape — or, at least, very little of it — will find its way into your affairs.
How much is corporate tax in Spain?
The standard corporate income tax rate in Spain is 25%. However, newly established companies benefit from a reduced rate of 15% on their profits during the first two profitable years of operation. Certain sectors, such as banks and oil companies, may be subject to higher rates, while specific incentives and deductions are available for research, innovation, and small or medium-sized enterprises.
Are there incentives and tax credits for foreign investment?
Spain has an impressive amount of incentives and credits in place for companies and foreign investors. The subject is extensive and worth discussing with a specialist. Feel free to contact us with any specific questions.