Start a Company in Spain — Structured, Compliant, Ready for Banking
We incorporate Spanish SL companies for international founders and provide full legal, tax and compliance setup.
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Why Open a Company in Spain in 2026?
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Spain offers access to the EU market, strong banking infrastructure, and a predictable corporate framework. The standard structure is the SL (Sociedad Limitada), suitable for trading, consulting, digital services and holding activities.

Spain company features:

– Access to EU market
– Corporate tax framework
– Residency & relocation options
– Established banking system
What we do
Full Company Setup — Not Just Registration
  • Name reservation (Registro Mercantil Central)
  • Notarial incorporation
  • NIE support
  • Corporate bank account preparation
  • Tax registration (Modelo 036)
  • UBO & compliance support
  • Ongoing accounting & reporting
Spain Compared to Southern European Alternatives
Choosing the right jurisdiction depends on taxation, banking access, substance requirements and market positioning.
Portugal
Competitive corporate tax regime with strong digital infrastructure and international positioning.
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Italy
Large domestic market with complex regulatory and tax environment.
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France
Strong economy with higher compliance and employment costs.
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Andorra
Low corporate tax and favorable residency programs outside the EU framework.
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Croatia
EU member state with growing business ecosystem and competitive operating costs.
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Timeline to setup a company in Spain for Expats
Process time: 3 weeks
Week 1.
Structure & Name Approval

  • Define company structure (SL), shareholders and director
  • Determine share capital allocation (standard 3,000 EUR or higher if required)
  • Select business activities and CNAE codes
  • Draft Articles of Association (estatutos)
  • Reserve company name with Registro Mercantil Central
  • Obtain NIE for foreign founders (if not already issued)
  • Preliminary banking compliance assessment (business model & source of funds review)
  • Prepare Power of Attorney (if incorporation is handled remotely)
Week 2.
Notary & Registration
  • Open provisional bank account and deposit share capital
  • Obtain bank certificate confirming capital deposit
  • Sign incorporation deed before a Spanish notary
  • Obtain provisional NIF (tax ID)
  • Submit incorporation to the Commercial Registry (Registro Mercantil Provincial)
  • Monitor registration process and respond to registry queries if required
Week 3.
Tax Activation & Banking Preparation

  • File Modelo 036 for tax registration
  • Register for VAT (if applicable)
  • Register director with Social Security (if required)
  • Activate digital certificate (Certificado Digital)
  • Update company books and corporate records
  • Prepare full banking compliance file
  • Initiate corporate bank account activation
  • Set up accounting framework and reporting calendar
What documents an Expat needs to setup S.L.
Talk about the services you offer. What customer problems does your business solve?
  • ID & Passport
    Clear plain scan copies of all the passports and valid IDs
  • NIE
    Spanish ID for foreigners. Issued for a lifetime.
  • Fill a formular
    Our standard formular with the most important points.

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