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Spain Company Formation

Establish your Spanish company with coordinated support for structure selection, incorporation documents, registered-office arrangements and ongoing corporate administration.

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At a glance

A Spanish company for your European business

Spain offers an EU business base for local operations, subsidiaries and international expansion. An S.L. is a common choice for privately owned businesses; we help assess the structure and practical requirements against your plans.

01 / COMPANY TYPE

Sociedad Limitada (S.L.)

An S.L. is a private limited liability company. A single-shareholder company is possible, subject to the relevant formalities. An S.A. or branch may suit other investment and operating objectives.

02 / SHARE CAPITAL

S.L. capital from €1

The legal minimum is €1. Below €3,000, special reserve and shareholder-liability safeguards apply. The chosen capital should reflect business needs and is separate from incorporation and professional service fees.

03 / LOCAL REQUIREMENTS

Spanish registered office

Plan a registered office in Spain, appropriate management and the required tax identifiers. Notarial incorporation and Mercantile Registry formalities are central to the setup; some activities need additional permissions.

Tax & ongoing compliance

Spain’s general corporate income-tax rate is 25%. Qualifying micro-enterprises, smaller companies and newly created businesses may be subject to different rates and conditions, including transitional rules for 2026. Foreign ownership does not itself create an exemption. Accounting, annual accounts, tax returns and statutory reporting require ongoing attention.

Before incorporation

Documents and information

We confirm the checklist for shareholders, beneficial owners and directors, together with tax identifiers, the registered office and business activities.

Identity & ownership

Passport or identity documents for shareholders, directors and beneficial owners
Recent residential address evidence and contact details
Corporate registry records, constitutional documents and ownership chain for corporate shareholders
Spanish tax identifiers and supporting due-diligence or eligibility documents as required

Business & registration

Proposed company name and the required name certificate
Shareholdings, capital contributions and director appointments
Spanish registered-office address and premises arrangements
Articles, incorporation deed and contribution evidence, with powers of attorney, translations or permissions where required

Secure Document Submission

Please do not send identity documents by regular email. BRIS GROUP will provide instructions for submitting the required documents securely. Foreign corporate documents may require notarisation and attestation.

Compliance & Client Confidentiality

BRIS GROUP is supervised by HMRC for anti-money laundering purposes (registration number XRML00000101312) and is registered with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Client onboarding includes identity verification and due diligence.

How it works

A clear incorporation process

We coordinate the agreed formation work with local professionals. Timing depends on tax identifiers, document readiness, notarial checks, registration and bank onboarding.

Plan the company

Confirm the activities, shareholders, directors, legal form and registered office.

Prepare documents

Complete due diligence and arrange tax identifiers, the name certificate, articles and capital formalities.

Notarial formation

Coordinate execution of the incorporation deed and Mercantile Registry filing.

Prepare to operate

Arrange agreed tax, banking, accounting and any employment or activity registrations.

Corporate services

Services and fees

Your personalised quotation confirms the Spanish company structure, required services and separately priced professional or authority charges.

Company formation

Quotation on request

Company formation support and registration coordination. The quotation identifies the agreed documents, tax-identifier support, notarial and registry charges, address arrangements and translations.

Annual maintenance

Quotation on request

Annual corporate maintenance according to the agreed scope. Accounting, annual accounts, tax returns, registered-office arrangements and other professional services are specified separately.

Fees depend on the company requirements and selected services. Share capital and any separately quoted services are confirmed in your quotation.

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BRIS GROUP resources

Spain — Video & Client Guide

Watch our company formation introduction and explore the S.L. Client Guide before planning your Spanish business setup.

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Spain — Company Formation

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Spain Sociedad Limitada (S.L.) — Client Guide

Explore the main considerations for establishing and maintaining your Spanish limited liability company:

S.L. structure, shareholders and directors
Registered office, capital and incorporation documents
Tax identifiers, notarial formation and registry filing
Tax, accounting and ongoing compliance

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Frequently asked questions

Questions before you begin

Can non-residents own a Spanish company?

Foreign individuals and corporate shareholders can generally own an S.L. in full. Single-shareholder companies are possible, subject to the required formalities. Regulated sectors, due diligence and any investment screening need review.

Does an S.L. still require €3,000 minimum capital?

No. The minimum is €1. Below €3,000, at least 20% of profits must go to the legal reserve until the reserve and capital total €3,000. If assets are insufficient on liquidation, shareholders can be jointly liable for the gap between €3,000 and subscribed capital.

Which tax identifiers are needed?

The company needs a Spanish NIF. Foreign individuals and corporate shareholders may also need the appropriate Spanish identifiers, including NIE or NIF as applicable. We confirm the requirements for each participant and appointment.

Is notarial incorporation required?

An S.L. is formed through a public incorporation deed and registration with the Mercantile Registry. The notary confirms identity checks, contribution evidence and supporting documents for the selected procedure.

What corporate income-tax rate applies?

The general rate is 25%. Reduced and transitional rates can apply to qualifying micro-enterprises, smaller companies and new businesses. The correct rate depends on the tax period, turnover, company classification and statutory exclusions.

What ongoing compliance should be planned?

Maintain accounting and corporate records, prepare and file annual accounts, submit applicable tax returns and keep registry and beneficial-ownership particulars current. VAT, payroll, audit and business permissions depend on the company’s circumstances.

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Spain — Further Resources

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Tell us about your proposed activities, shareholders and the support you need. We will review your Spanish company setup and prepare a personalised quotation.

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General information only, not legal or tax advice. Requirements, tax treatment, approvals and service availability depend on the circumstances of each case.