Spain: Company Formation & Registration
Average Engagement Cost: €14,789
Industry avg:$16,800Large MarketTech HubEU Gateway
Establish your business in Spain, Southern Europe's largest economy with access to EU markets, vibrant startup ecosystem, and strategic location.
Advantages
- ✓ 47 million population plus access to 500 million EU consumers
- ✓ Thriving startup ecosystem particularly in Barcelona and Madrid
- ✓ Strategic location as gateway to Latin America, Europe and North Africa
- ✓ Full EU membership with single market access
- ✓ Growing tech hub with increasing international investment
- ✓ Relatively lower operating costs compared to Northern Europe
- ✓ Strong IP protection under Spanish law
- ✓ Easy business registration process
Important Considerations
- ! Corporate tax rate of 25% is standard for EU
- ! VAT rate of 21% applies to goods and services
- ! Language barrier - some official documents require Spanish
- ! NIE (tax ID) required for foreign directors
- ! Bank account opening can take 1-2 weeks
- ! Audit requirements for larger companies
Key Facts
25%
Corporate Tax
2-4 weeks
Setup Timeline
€3,000 (SL)
Min. Capital
Not required
Directors
Popular Business Entities
SL (Sociedad Limitada) - LLC
Setup Time2-4 weeks
Min. Capital€3,000
Tax Rate25%
LiabilityLimited
SA (Sociedad Anónima) - Corporation
Setup Time2-4 weeks
Min. Capital€60,000
Tax Rate25%
LiabilityLimited
Company Formation Process
1
Name Reservation
Reserve your company name with the relevant authority
1-2 days2
Document Preparation
Prepare incorporation documents and Articles of Association
2-3 days3
Company Registration
Submit incorporation application and obtain Certificate
1-2 weeks4
Bank Account
Open corporate bank account with major banks
2-6 weeks5
Compliance Setup
Set up accounting, tax registration and compliance framework
1-2 weeksConfigure Your Package
Customize your company formation with add-on services and choose your payment method.
6 Steps
Jurisdiction, entity, add-ons, urgency, payment & review
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3 Payment Options
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