Spain Company Formation
Lifestyle, a huge market and a modern startup law. We register your SL in Spain, open the bank and tax files, and advise on the residence route for you and your family.
Spain at a glance
- Entity: SL (sociedad limitada)
- Minimum capital: €1 (until the legal reserve reaches €3,000)
- Formation time: 1–3 weeks via the CIRCE fast-track
- Corporate tax: 25% corporate income tax (reduced rates for small companies and new businesses)
- Remote formation: Yes, with a Spanish NIE and power of attorney
Spain Company Formation Facts
Figures on this page are indicative and change often. Government fees, taxes and timelines are confirmed in your written quote after a free consultation. Company formation does not by itself grant residence or citizenship; where a residence route exists we say so and explain its conditions.
Lifestyle, a huge market and a modern startup law
- €1 minimum capital since the 2022 Create and Grow law
- Entrepreneur visa fast-tracked in 20 days for innovative projects
- Fourth-largest EU economy with strong links to Latin America
- Family included in the entrepreneur and digital nomad routes
Who It Suits
Founders relocating with family, tourism and hospitality ventures, and tech startups that qualify for the entrepreneur visa.
Living in Spain Through Your Company
Residence route: moderate to hardEntrepreneur visa under the Startup Law, self-employed work visa, or the digital nomad visa; permanent residence after 5 years.
| Funds required (approx.) | Our residence service fee | Family can join | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proof of living funds | $13,700 | Yes | Moderate to hard |
Residence fees are quoted separately from company formation. Government fees, deposits, translations and insurance are not included.
Documents to Prepare
- Passport copies and NIE for every shareholder and director
- Proof of address
- Company name certificate from the Central Mercantile Registry (we obtain)
- Notarial deed of incorporation (we arrange)
- Registered office in Spain (we provide)
How We Register Your Company in Spain
- Consultation
We confirm Spain fits your goal and send a written quote.
- Documents
Passport copies, proof of address and powers of attorney.
- Filing
Partner lawyers reserve the name and file with the Mercantile Registry.
- Tax and Bank
Tax numbers issued and bank or payment account opened.
- Residence
Optional: we file the residence application for you and your family.
Spain Company Formation Questions
What is the NIE and can you get it for me?
The NIE is the foreigner’s tax ID needed for every company document. We obtain it by power of attorney without you travelling.
Which visa fits a normal small business?
If the project is not innovative, the self-employed work visa is the right route; it needs a business plan and proof of funds.
What taxes apply to a new company?
New companies pay 15% for the first two profitable years; afterwards the standard 25% or the small-company rates apply.
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Register Your Company in Spain
Send us your activity and ownership plan and we reply with a written quote, timeline and document list.