Create a non-profit organization in Spain
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- Registration of a non-profit organization in Spain.
- Complete management: Founding charter, bylaws, registration, corporate name, and more!
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What is the process to set it up?
The process of creating an non-profit organization (or “Asociación”) in Spain involves several essential steps:
- Initial Planning: Define the objectives of the association, as well as the leadership structure, its corporate name, the number of members (minimum 3, either natural person or legal entity with legal representative in Spain) and their key roles.
- Meeting for the drafting of the Bylaws and approval of the Founding Charter: This will establish the rules that will guide the operation of the association as well as the composition of the governing body. What other documentation is necessary?
- Determine in which Register the registration will be made: Depending on the range of activity of the organization, it can be in the autonomic registry or in the national Registry.
- Response deadline: The Registry is obliged to respond within three months; in the absence of a response, the application for registration will be considered to have been approved.
- Additional steps: On completion of its establishment, further steps may be taken depending on the planned activities. This could include applying for a NIF with the Tax Agency, obtaining a digital certificate for your association, opening a bank account or enrolling in specific registries.
Requirements and Documentation
- Founding Charter: Record of the meeting at which the bylaws are approved and the board of directors is elected.
- Bylaws: Contain essential information such as the name, territorial scope, purposes and activities, requirements for admission and cancellation of members, administration and accounting system, among others.
- 2 Copies of the Founding Charter and Bylaws (all sheets must be signed by all promoters).
- Application for registration in the corresponding Registro de Asociaciones, completed and signed.
- Identification of Promoters: First and last names (in the case of individuals) or the company name (in the case of legal entities), together with their address, nationality and NIF number.
- The payment of the fees corresponding to the Registry where the registration will be made.
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Creation of a Non-Profit Organization in Spain
Processing and Registration-
Registration in the Registro Público de Asociaciones **.
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Preparation of the Sample Bylaws and Founding Charter.
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Request of the Certificate of Corporate Name.
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Request of the Digital Certificate of natural person.
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Request of the NIF of the Association.
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Opening of the association's bank account.
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IAE registration of the association with the Tax Agency (if an economic activity will be carried out).
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Online follow-up.
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** The value of the taxes to be paid and the Notary and Registry fees are not included.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Registration is made in the Registro de Asociaciones Autonómico if the activity is local or regional, and in the Registro Nacional de Asociaciones if the activity affects more than one autonomous community.
The Registry has up to three months to respond to the application for registration. If there is no response within this period, the application is considered accepted. Likewise, the deadline varies depending on the Autonomous Community where the association is incorporated.
Costs may vary according to the Autonomous Community and the scope of the organization but generally include registration fees, professional fees if a lawyer is involved, possible notary fees and other administrative formalities.
Yes, both Spanish and foreign citizens can form and/or create a non-profit organization in Spain.
The requirements for foreigners are similar to those for Spanish citizens and include signing the Founding Charter, approving the bylaws, and submitting the required documentation to the corresponding registry. Foreigners must provide their passport or residence card, and in some cases, they may need a Foreigner Identification Number (NIE).
If you have doubts about the documentation required in your case, please consult with our experts.
A non-profit organization in Spain must comply with the following requirements:
- Obtaining the NIF at the Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria).
- Declaration of Economic Activities (IAE): It is mandatory if the association carries out economic activities. They must register with the IAE and pay the corresponding fee.
- Value Added Tax (VAT): If they carry out activities subject to VAT (most of them are exempt from this tax), they must register and file periodic declarations.
- Corporate Income Tax: They may be subject to this tax if they obtain economic benefits.
- Annual Accounts: Obliged to keep accounting records and file annual accounts with the Registro de Asociaciones.
- Labor and Social Security obligations: If they have employees, they must comply with labor and Social Security regulations.
Procedure
According to each case, the documentation to provide is different.
At the moment you hire one of the plans we will analyze your case and contact you to tell you the exact documentation you need to provide.
- One of our experts will contact you promptly to start analyzing your case in depth and tell you the best step-by-step process to follow.
- You will know what is the necessary documentation to provide and you may also contact us to solve any remaining doubts.
- We will apply for the registration of your trademark before the corresponding body and we will inform you of how the process is going, always keeping you up to date with any notification.
- Payment of fees, apostilles and/or sworn translations, if necessary. However, the Sworn Translation service is provided separately.
- Notary and Mercantile Registry fees.
Payment
The price you see is the final one (to which 21% VAT must be applied).
Payments must be made by debit or credit card.
Yes, you can request cancellation of the service as long as your personal manager has NOT started to manage your documentation to initiate the procedure.
The money will be refunded to your card in less than 14 days. See our Commercial Conditions.
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