Doing business in Spain
Spain can be a base for your European Union operations and a point of connection with Ibero-America. We help you assess the market, city, business structure and regulatory obligations before you invest.
Access to markets
The Spanish market can be a first step towards selling in the European Union and coordinating operations with Ibero-America. Consider where your customers will be, where you will serve them from and which functions will stay in your home country.
Infrastructure and logistics
The right location depends on how goods and people need to move. For a distribution operation, compare access to roads, rail, ports and airports. For a service office, check connectivity and commuting options.
Talent and recruitment
Identify the technical skills and languages your business needs. If you will combine local recruitment with transfers from another office, plan for employment and mobility requirements before setting start dates.
Investment regulation
Permits and obligations depend on the sector, the activity and the transaction. We review whether an investment requires a filing or prior approval and which operating licences apply in the chosen city.
Grants and incentives
Schemes are available at EU, national and regional level. Check the projects and costs they cover, when to apply and how they can be combined with other measures.
Setting up a business
You can incorporate a company, open a branch, work with a distributor or acquire a business. If you plan to work independently, we can compare self-employment with incorporating before you register.
Investment sectors
Areas to explore include technology, renewables, tourism and logistics. For each project, assess demand, permits and the capital needed to get started.
Quality of life and relocation
For a team on the move, housing, schools, healthcare and commuting times also shape the choice of city. It helps to plan these alongside setting up the business.
Your company in Spain, step by step.
We coordinate incorporation in your chosen city, from reserving the company name to registering the start of trading.
Indicative timelines
- Fast-track online incorporation
- 48–72 hoursFrom signing before a notary, where this route is available.
- Standard incorporation
- 25–30 working daysDepending on the city and the type of company.
Company name
We reserve the name with the Central Commercial Registry.
Articles of association
We draft the articles around the activity and chosen structure.
Notary
We coordinate signing the deed of incorporation.
Tax identification number
We arrange the provisional and final tax identification numbers.
Commercial Registry
We arrange registration with the relevant registry.
Tax registration
We prepare the tax registrations needed to start trading.
Before you sign
Tell us about your project.
We treat your enquiry in confidence. Tell us what you plan to do in Spain and what you need to prepare.
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