Company Formation & Taxation

1About this service

A Spanish SL (Sociedad Limitada) is the most common company for foreign entrepreneurs and investors. It limits your personal liability, lets you trade across Spain and the EU, and is the base for bank accounts, contracts, import licences and many residence routes.

We handle the whole process: NIE, company name, bank account, notary deed and registration. We then keep the company compliant with accounting, VAT returns, corporate tax and annual accounts. Non-residents can incorporate through a power of attorney, without travelling to Spain.

2How it works

1. Obtain NIE numbers for the shareholders and directors
2. Reserve the company name at the Central Commercial Registry
3. Open a Spanish business bank account and deposit the share capital
4. Sign the deed of incorporation before a Spanish notary (in person or by power of attorney)
5. Obtain the tax ID (NIF), register at the Commercial Registry and with the Tax Agency and Social Security
6. Ongoing: bookkeeping, quarterly VAT and tax returns, annual accounts and corporate tax

3Costs & Taxes

4Requirements & Documents

• Passport and NIE for each shareholder and director
• Company name certificate (valid 6 months)
• Spanish bank account and capital deposit certificate
• Company bylaws and deed of incorporation
• Power of attorney (apostilled, with sworn translation) if signing from abroad
• Declaration of beneficial owners