Form a Company in Spain
Register a Spanish company without leaving your country. No residency required — the whole process is handled remotely through a power of attorney, with your NIE, notarial deed, tax registration and registered address all taken care of.
Sociedad Limitada (SL)
Full notarial incorporation and Mercantile Registry filing with a complete document set.
NIE & Tax Set-Up
NIE for every founder, tax and VAT registration, and your NIF all handled.
15% for New Companies
A reduced 15% corporate tax rate in the first two profitable years.
EU Market Access
A credible EU base, 100% foreign-owned and formed entirely by power of attorney.
Why Form Your Company in Spain?
Spain offers full EU market access, a respected legal system and an attractive base for international founders, with a straightforward remote set-up for non-residents.
Limited Liability Protection
A Spanish SL is its own legal person. Shareholders are only liable up to the capital they contribute, keeping personal assets behind a clear legal line.
Open to Non-Residents
There is no residency requirement to own or direct a Spanish company. You only need a NIE, and the whole set-up can be done remotely through a power of attorney.
Reduced Tax for New Companies
Spain's standard corporate tax is 25%, but newly incorporated companies pay just 15% during their first two profitable years.
A Gateway to the EU
A Spanish company gives you a credible base inside the European single market of 450 million consumers, with intra-EU invoicing and access across Europe.
Credibility as a Business
An EU-registered Spanish company is recognised internationally, making it easier to open bank accounts, sign contracts and present your business professionally to clients worldwide.
A Route to Living There
A genuine, operating Spanish business can support residency routes such as the entrepreneur or self-employed visa, opening the door to relocating to Spain later.
Formation Packages
Choose the structure that fits your business — every setup quoted transparently
- NIE for every shareholder & director
- Company name certificate & bank account set-up
- Articles of association & notarial deed
- Tax ID (NIF) & Mercantile Registry filing
- €3,000 share capital (€1 route available)
- Fully remote via power of attorney
- Everything in the Sociedad Limitada package
- Quarterly & annual tax filings
- VAT (IVA) registration & returns
- Bookkeeping & annual accounts
- e-Invoicing set-up for 2026 compliance
- Local legal representative service
- Branch of a foreign company, or autónomo set-up
- NIE / NIF & tax registration
- Legal representative where required
- Social Security registration
- Accounting & ongoing compliance
- Guidance on the right structure for you
Spanish company formation is delivered as a complete, managed service through our regulated local partner — the entire process can be completed remotely by power of attorney. The standard SL minimum share capital is €3,000 (a €1 route is available with a reserve obligation). Government, notary and registry fees and the share capital are separate from professional fees. Request a tailored quote for your exact setup
Spain Formation Services
Everything you need to form, register and run your Spanish company — delivered by an international, regulated legal team.
SL Formation
Incorporate your Sociedad Limitada with name certificate, articles of association, notarial deed and Mercantile Registry filing.
NIE & NIF
The foreigner tax number every shareholder and director needs, plus your company NIF — obtained remotely where needed.
Power of Attorney
Sign a notarised, apostilled PoA so we can complete your NIE, bank account, capital deposit and notary deed without you travelling.
Accounting & Tax
Quarterly and annual corporate tax and VAT filings, bookkeeping and annual accounts, handled by local accountants.
Registered Address
A registered corporate address (domicilio) in Spain for your company, used for official correspondence and the registry.
Legal Representative
The local representative a non-resident company must appoint to receive official notifications and meet its obligations.
Bank Account Help
Assistance opening a Spanish business bank account and depositing your share capital, with EMI options where useful.
Tax Optimisation
Personal and corporate tax planning, including the Beckham Law regime for qualifying inbound founders and executives.
How to Form a Spanish Company Remotely
- 1
Choose Your Structure
Pick the right entity — an SL for most founders, or a branch, subsidiary or autónomo — and we confirm what your set-up needs.
- 2
NIE & Power of Attorney
We obtain a NIE for every shareholder and director. By signing a notarised power of attorney, you let us act for you so no travel is needed.
- 3
Notary & Registration
We open the bank account, deposit the capital, draft your articles, sign the deed before a Spanish notary and file with the Mercantile Registry.
- 4
Receive Your Company
You receive your registered Spanish company with its NIF and full deed, ready to invoice and trade across the EU — typically in two to six weeks.
LLC
- Zero state income tax
- Strong asset protection
- Maximum owner privacy
- No residency requirements
- Low annual fees ($60)
- Flexible management structure
Corporation
- Issue stock to investors
- Formal corporate structure
- Perpetual existence
- Limited shareholder liability
- S-Corp election available
- Corporate bylaws included
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about forming a Spanish company
Yes. There is no residency requirement to be a shareholder or director of a Spanish company. Every foreign shareholder and director needs a NIE (foreigner identification number), and a non-resident company shareholder needs a NIF and a local legal representative. We arrange all of this for you, so you keep full ownership and control.
No. The entire incorporation can be completed remotely. By signing a notarised, apostilled power of attorney, your legal representative in Spain can obtain your NIE, open the bank account, deposit the share capital and sign the deed of incorporation before a Spanish notary on your behalf.
The standard minimum share capital for a Sociedad Limitada is €3,000, deposited into the company bank account before incorporation. Since the 2022 reform it is legally possible to start from €1, but you must then set aside 20% of annual profit to a reserve until €3,000 is reached, and €3,000 is what banks and partners typically expect.
The NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) is a Spanish tax identification number for foreigners. It is the first requirement before you can sign the incorporation deed, be a shareholder, act as director or open a bank account. We obtain the NIE for every shareholder and director, including remotely by power of attorney.
The standard corporate income tax rate in Spain is 25%. Newly incorporated companies benefit from a reduced 15% rate during their first two profitable years. VAT (IVA) applies at a standard rate of 21%. Your exact position depends on your activity, and we coordinate the tax planning for you.
A realistic timeframe is around two to six weeks. The most variable steps are obtaining the NIE for everyone involved and the final registration at the Mercantile Registry. Once your documents and identity checks are ready, the notarial and registry stages move quickly.
Most founders register a Sociedad Limitada (SL), the Spanish private limited company, which offers limited liability and flexible ownership. Other options include the SA (public limited company), a subsidiary or branch of a foreign company, and registering as an autónomo (self-employed). We help you choose the right structure for your plans.
A Spanish company keeps a registered address, files quarterly and annual VAT and corporate tax returns, and submits annual accounts to the Commercial Registry within six months of the financial year-end. From 2026, electronic invoicing applies. We handle the accounting and filings so you stay compliant.
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