Entrepreneurs in Spain find a welcoming environment with non-discriminatory treatment towards foreign investors. Due to EU membership, foreign investors form EU member states find the process of incorporating a Spanish company much easier. Preliminary activities prior to registering public and pri ...

Spain represents a viable opportunity for investors, as it has one of the most robust economies in the EU due to a strong inward investment. Also plenty of sectors are welcoming foreign investors, and the state of Spain guarantees equal and non-discriminatory treatment. Even though bureaucratic requ ...

Even though many foreign entrepreneurs choose to set up limited liability or joint stock companies, this is not always the case. Some foreign investors, who wish to expand their business in other countries, choose to incorporate a branch. The state of Spain encourages foreign investment, guaranteein ...

1. What is the minimum share capital for a Spanish S.L. (Limited Liability Company)? In Spain, as in many other countries the most common form of business is the Limited Liability Company, or the SL(Sociedad Limitada). It requires less documentation as a Joint Stock Company, the incorporation proced ...

1. What is the corporate tax in Spain? The standard Spanish corporate tax levied on companies activating on the country's territory is 35%. However companies with yearly sales of less then 8 million euros benefit from certain deductions and 10% tax credit can be obtained for investments and expenses ...

The Commercial Code, the Corporations Law, the Limited Liability Companies Law and the Mercantile Register Regulations are the main sources for company law in Spain. Spanish corporate law was firstly modified by Law 19/1989, in order to introduce the relevant EU Directives. This legislation is refer ...

Country profile Spain is a parliamentary monarchy, divided into towns, provinces and autonomous communities. There are 17 autonomous communities. The Kingdom of Spain has a surface of 505,990 kilometers square. The Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands in the Atlantic and the Nor ...

General overview Spain is the world’s ninth largest economy and the seventh largest recipient in terms of foreign investments. There are more than 10,300 foreign companies that are located in Spain at the moment, developing activities in all business sectors. The Spanish government’s com ...

Spain provides a proper business environment, which is why it has managed to become an important recipient of foreign investments during the last years. The increase in sums and percentage of investments are due to several factors, including the stability of the Spanish economy, the friendly legisla ...

Setting up a Limited Liability Company in Spain or a Sociedad Limitada (SL) is the best choice for those who are looking for flexibility, since the shareholders can define their own internal rules. Besides, it is ideal for small or medium-sized businesses. A legal advisor is usually recommended in t ...

 A joint stock company is Spain is also known as a public limited liability company or Sociedad Anonima (SA). This kind of Spanish business is an autonomous legal entity, with its stock capable of listing at the Spanish stock exchange. Capital In order to set up a joint stock company in Spain, ...

A lawyer in Spain is known as an “abogado”, who practises law based on the Civil Law. There are approximately 118,000 attorneys in Spain registered with local bar associations. There are 83 local Bar Associations in Spain, represented by a central institution called “Consejo Genera ...

Spanish notaries are public officials who witness, register and guarantee the legality of a document, as well as verify signatures and authenticate many types of agreements. In other words, a public notary in Spain is both an independent professional and a civil servant. The fees required for the s ...

A power of attorney in Spain can only be granted by a person with legal authority and it is compulsory that the grantor is present before a public notary. The recipient does not have to come to the public notary. The grantor of the power of attorney in Spain must also prove that he has the right to ...

In order to start a company in Spain, an entrepreneur needs a proper evaluation of the costs required, so that he can start the procedure with a well-defined plan. 1.    What is the minimum share capital? The minimum share capital required for a Limited Liability Company in Spain is ...