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Company incorporation for foreigners in Spain

Entrepreneurship without Borders: Guide to Starting a Business in Spain as a Foreigner

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How to start a business in Spain as a foreigner?
This is a step-by-step process of everything you need to do to start a business in Spain as a foreigner.

Tax Residency
Determining the tax residency of the foreign investor is the initial step, for example, if a foreigner resides in Spain for more than 183 days a year, they will be considered as tax resident and will be taxed on their global income. This directly affects the taxation of the company, since Spanish tax regulations must be complied with. In addition, an identity document must be obtained, such as the NIE, or the CUE and the certification of tax residence in Spain.

Company Registration
The next step is to formalize the creation of the company. An incorporation contract is required, which must be notarized in a notarial deed. In addition, the tax identification of the foreign partners and, in some cases, the designation of a legal representative must be provided. This process involves registering the company with the Mercantile Registry, presenting the Form 036 and Form 037 to declare economic activities and business location, and obtain the digital certificate to facilitate online procedures. In addition, it is necessary to register with the Social Security.

Necessary Documentation
-Write the Bylaws, detailing key aspects such as capital stock.
-Opening a bank account for the deposit of the capital stock and obtaining the corresponding Bank Certificate.
-You must select the appropriate economic activity epigraph, and obtain the NIF.

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Company Incorporation

We help you set up your company
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  • Incorporation of a Limited Company (SL)
  • Company Name Certificate
  • Bank certificate of deposit of the capital stock
  • Bylaws of the Limited Company
  • Coordination with the Notary
  • Registration of IAE with the Tax Agency (AEAT)
  • Digital Certificates of legal and natural persons.
  • Deed of incorporation in the Mercantile Registry. Value € 100 * (additional)

Monthly Consulting for SMEs

Basic

Perfect if you are starting
104
/Month*
  • Register up to 30 invoices (total, of income and expenses).
  • Registration as a corporate self-employed ("autónomo societario")
  • Census registration / deregistration.
  • Filing of all your SME's taxes**
  • Personal account manager with unlimited advice.
  • Management of your notifications.
  • Online follow-up.​
  • We will take care of transferring and reviewing the information from your old accountant.

Gold

Perfect for the most active
137
/Month*
  • Register up to 60 invoices (total, of income and expenses).
  • Registration as a corporate self-employed ("autónomo societario")
  • Census registration / deregistration.
  • Filing of all your SME's taxes**
  • Personal account manager with unlimited advice.
  • Management of your notifications.
  • Online follow-up.​
  • We will take care of transferring and reviewing the information from your old accountant.

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It is possible to start a business in Spain as a foreigner without being a tax resident. The process consists of obtaining the NIE and continuing with the conventional steps mentioned above for the incorporation of a company. In addition, the Transfer Tax and Stamp Duty (ITP-AJD) must be paid.

If you are the employer and you wish to hire foreigners in Spain, you must obtain the identification document, register with the Social Security and comply with labor and tax obligations.

If you are a worker or employee, you must provide a passport, a copy of the employment contract, a medical certificate, a criminal record certificate, a residence and work authorization, and a completed form with a photograph.

Yes, it is necessary to have a physical address in Spain to register the company. It can be a physical or virtual office, but a legally recognized location is required. This is commonly associated with the fiscal address of the company.

Process

Included services:

  • Incorporation of a Limited Company (SL), must provide a share capital of 3,000 euros.
  • Obtaining the Certificate of Company Name in the Central Mercantile Registry.
  • Coordination for obtaining the Bank Certificate of deposit of the share capital.
  • Preparation and revision of the Bylaws of the Limited Company.
  • Coordination with the notary’s office for the preparation of the deed of incorporation (notary fees are NOT included in our fees. They may vary depending on the city)
  • IAT declaration to the Tax Agency (AEAT).
  • Registration of the deed of incorporation in the Commercial Registry (registration fee NOT included – 100 € + VAT).
  • Procedures for obtaining the Digital Certificate of Legal Person.

 

Services not included: Notary fees, registration in the Mercantile Registry. Apostilles and/or sworn translations are not included if necessary.

Within a maximum period of one working day we will contact you to indicate the documentation or data we need to provide the service.

The advisor or lawyer assigned to you will contact you directly to start the management process.

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