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Incorporate your Spanish S.L. — remotely, and structured to work.

Full incorporation of a Spanish limited company for international founders: NIE, notarial deed by power of attorney, Commercial Registry, tax number and banking preparation — set up correctly the first time, so the company is defensible to a bank and the tax authority from day one.

Structure
Sociedad Limitada
Minimum capital
€3,000
Presence needed
None — by PoA
Director
Can be non-resident
01 / Why the setup matters

Registration creates the company. Structure decides whether it works.

Anyone can file a Spanish company. The difference shows up afterwards — at the bank, at the Agencia Tributaria, and the first time a decision made at incorporation turns out to be hard to reverse. The estatutos, the share capital, the activity codes and the ownership chain all have to tell one coherent story, because every counterparty downstream reads them for consistency.

We incorporate the company and set that story straight from the start — not as a document-filing exercise, but as the foundation the banking file and the tax activation are built on.

02 / The process

From decision to registered S.L. — step by step.

A Spanish SL is incorporated before a notary and registered in the Commercial Registry. For a non-resident founder, the sequence is well defined and can run almost entirely from abroad.

01
NIE for shareholders and directorThe foreign tax identification number every non-resident party needs before the company can be formed. Obtained in Spain, at a consulate, or through us by power of attorney.
02
Company name certificationThe denominacion social is reserved through the Registro Mercantil Central, confirming the chosen name is available.
03
Power of attorneyAn apostilled PoA lets us sign on your behalf — so incorporation does not require you to travel to Spain.No travel required
04
Notarial deed (escritura publica)The company is constituted before a Spanish notary: share capital declared, shareholders and administrador appointed, and the estatutos — including the director remuneration clause — set.
05
Provisional NIFThe Agencia Tributaria issues the company's tax number, allowing it to begin operating in a limited capacity and to start banking onboarding.
06
Commercial Registry inscriptionThe deed is inscribed in the Registro Mercantil. The company now formally exists, and the NIF can be confirmed as permanent.
07
Banking & tax activationWith a coherent file in hand, the corporate account and the Modelo 036 tax activation follow — the point where formation hands off to operation.
The non-resident advantage

You do not need to be in Spain to own or run a Spanish company.

A Spanish SL can be incorporated remotely by apostilled power of attorney, and the administrador can be a non-resident. Physical presence is not a legal requirement — what matters is that the governance and substance are genuine, which is a structural question, not a travel one.

Packages & pricing

Three levels — from company to fully launched.

Fixed-price packages, all handled remotely. Each tier builds on the one before: exist, then operate, then launch. Not sure which fits? A short call settles it.

Formation — Essential
The company, legally established.
€2,700EUR
One-time · secure checkout
Choose Essential ↗
What's included
  • NIE coordination for founders and director
  • Company name reservation
  • Power of attorney setup — no travel
  • Notarial incorporation deed (escritura)
  • Estatutos, incl. remuneration clause
  • Commercial Registry filing
  • Provisional & permanent NIF
Full Business Launch
Turnkey, remote, end to end.
€6,350EUR
One-time · secure checkout
Choose Full Launch ↗
Everything in Operational, plus
  • Everything in Setup — Operational
  • Structure & holding / IP review
  • Bank account assistance through to opening
  • Director Social Security (RETA) setup
  • CNAE / IAE activity mapping
  • Onboarding advisory call
  • Priority handling & dedicated contact

Prices in EUR; VAT applied where applicable at checkout. Government and notarial fees may be quoted separately depending on your case — confirmed before anything is filed. Need only a single step, or a larger structure? Ask for a tailored quote ↗

03 / What is decided at incorporation

Six decisions that are cheap now and expensive to change later.

These are settled in the deed and the estatutos. Getting them right at formation avoids a notarial amendment — and the compliance friction that comes from documents that disagree.

Structure

SL vs SA

The Sociedad Limitada is the right vehicle for almost every founder. When it is not, that decision belongs here, not later.

Capital

Share capital amount

€3,000 is the legal minimum — but the amount should be proportionate to the business a bank will read.

Governance

Director remuneration clause

If the administrador is to be paid, the estatutos must say so. Adding it later requires a notarial amendment.

Activity

CNAE & IAE codes

The declared activity has to match how the company actually earns revenue — a leading cause of bank and ROI friction.

Ownership

Shareholder split & UBO

The ownership chain drives control, the director's Social Security regime, and how banks map the beneficial owner.

Address

Registered office & substance

A registered address alone is not substance. Where the company is genuinely managed shapes its tax residence and credibility.

04 / Who we incorporate for

International founders using Spain as an EU base.

The Spanish SL is the entry vehicle for a wide range of profiles — each with a different reason for choosing Spain and a different structural emphasis.

EU market entryUS, UK and non-EU companies needing an EU legal entity to invoice, bank and contract.
Tech & SaaSSoftware and IP-driven businesses placing a European entity for clients and licensing.
E-commerceOnline retailers needing CNAE codes, VAT, ROI and marketplace-ready structure.
Relocating foundersEntrepreneurs moving personally, often alongside Ley Beckham and residency planning.
05 / Why it should be one team

Formation, banking and tax read the same file.

An inconsistency introduced at incorporation does not stay contained — it surfaces in the bank review, the tax filings and the corporate records. Handled as one coordinated layer, the company is defensible from the first transaction.

Fragmented setup
  • Deed and declared activity diverge
  • Estatutos miss the remuneration clause
  • Capital is disproportionate to the business model
  • The banking narrative does not match the registry
Coordinated incorporation
  • Activity, CNAE and estatutos align from the deed
  • Governance and ownership set for the intended plan
  • Capital proportionate to the declared activity
  • One consistent story for bank, tax authority and registry
07 / FAQ

Practical incorporation questions.

Which package should I choose?
Essential if you only need the company to legally exist and will handle tax and banking yourself. Operational if you want a company that can invoice, file and bank — the choice for most founders. Full Business Launch if you want the whole thing carried end to end, including bank-account assistance and structural review. Unsure? Book a short call.
Do I need to travel to Spain?
No. With an apostilled power of attorney we handle the NIE and sign the notarial deed on your behalf. The administrador can also be a non-resident.
Are government and notary fees included?
Package prices cover our work. Third-party official costs — notary, Commercial Registry and any consular fees — can vary by case and are confirmed to you before anything is filed.
How much share capital do I need?
The legal minimum for an SL is €3,000, fully paid up at incorporation. The right amount is the one proportionate to the business you present — a figure a bank can reconcile with your declared activity.
How long does it take?
Timelines depend on the NIE, name certification, notary scheduling and Commercial Registry inscription. Some steps involve third parties outside our control; we sequence them to keep the critical path as short as possible.
Will the company be able to open a bank account?
The Operational and Full Launch packages prepare the banking file so it reads coherently to a compliance team, and Full Launch assists through to account opening. No provider can guarantee a specific bank will approve, but a consistent, well-documented structure materially improves the outcome.

Start with the structure, not the paperwork.

Choose a package above, or tell us what you are building and we will point you to the right one — and then incorporate it, remotely, built to hold up.

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