Company Formation · Europe
Spain
We form Spanish limited companies (S.L.). A notary and, in many cases, an NIE are part of the process. We also advise on business banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration.
- Entity
- Sociedad limitada (S.L.)
- Visit
- A visit may be required for identification or banking
- Timeframe
- Typically 3–8 weeks, including NIE and notary
- Typical cost
- Notary and registry fees, typically in the low thousands of euros
Country overview
About Spain
Spain is a constitutional monarchy in south-western Europe. Madrid is the capital and the largest city. About 48 million people live here. It borders France, Portugal and Andorra, with coasts on the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Spanish is the official language. The euro is the currency.
Spain joined the European Union in 1986, the euro area in 1999, and is in Schengen. Madrid is a major European business city. The country is a substantial EU market in its own right. A Spanish company sits inside the single market.
Brikseka forms Spanish companies. The usual vehicle is a sociedad limitada (S.L.). A notary is required, and a foreign identification number (NIE) is often part of the file. Company documents can often be prepared remotely; identification, banking, or immigration may still require travel.
We then advise on a business bank account and payment gateways such as Stripe and PayPal. Approvals are decided by the providers. If your aim is to live in Spain, company formation is not a residence permit — that is a separate immigration file, which we also advise on.
Company formation
We form an S.L. with a Spanish notary, including an NIE where the file requires it, then stay with the file through banking and payments.
European Union
EU member since 1986, euro area since 1999, and Schengen. A Spanish company sits inside the single market.
Madrid and Iberia
A large EU domestic market on the Iberian Peninsula, with Madrid as the capital.
Tax setting
Corporate income tax is published at 25 percent. We confirm the live position before you proceed.
How we work
From briefing to a registered company
Briefing
We review your business, the right entity for this country, costs, and whether a visit is likely.
Company formation
Local counsel, notary where required, and the commercial register. We coordinate the documents through to a registered company.
Banking and payments
After the company exists, we prepare applications for a business account and payment gateways.
After incorporation
Statutory records, a named contact, and introductions to accounting so the company can operate.
Also available
Business immigration
Forming a company in Spain does not grant the right to live there. If you intend to relocate, we also advise on Spain business immigration — including Emprendedores (ENISA). Requirements, capital, and processing times are confirmed before any engagement.
After the company exists
Payment gateways
- Stripe, subject to Stripe’s approval
- PayPal Business, subject to PayPal’s approval
Operating stack
Business banking
- Spanish banks often require an NIE or presence in Spain
- Wise Business, opened in the company name, subject to Wise’s approval
Provider lists are indicative. We confirm current availability, government fees, and account-opening requirements during consultation.
Business Tools covers payment gateways, business accounts, email, websites, and related tools after the company exists.
Consultation
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Tell us what you are building or where you need to move. We respond within one business day.