Opening a company in Spain - full cycle of support (SL / SLU)
We accompany the whole process of company registration in Spain: from choosing the name and preparing the articles of association to notarization, opening a bank account, obtaining the NIF of the company and launching the activity.
Why should you entrust us with opening a company in Spain?
We conduct a full audit of your business idea and choose the best legal form for it
We don’t just register a company – we analyze your activities, goals, risks, tax burden and choose the structure that will give the maximum benefit. We explain the difference between SL and SLU, choose the model of partners’ participation, capital, rights, responsibilities and company management scheme. This saves you money and prevents legal problems in the future.
We create legally correct articles of association and documents that will be accepted by the notary and Registro without any remarks
Spanish notaries are very exacting in their wording. The slightest mistake and the document is returned. We prepare all the paperwork in full: articles of association (estatutos), corporate resolutions, corporate structure, business description, capital and representative offices section. The notary accepts the documents from the first time, and you save weeks of time.
We personally accompany the process at the notary and take care of all formalities
If you have never opened a company in Spain, notarization may seem complicated and formal. We sign you in, prepare you for the procedure, check every point of the Escritura, explain the text in plain language and attend the signature. This gives you confidence and protects you from mistakes that could lead to a change of statute or re-filing.
We help to open a corporate bank account even in complicated cases
After the control of Spanish banks, it has become difficult to open an account for a foreigner: banks ask for additional documentation, proof of the origin of the funds and the purpose of the company. We prepare the whole package in advance, negotiate, explain your activities to the bank and speed up the process of opening an account. Bank staff accept documents faster, because they have an established working system with us.
We fully register the company with the tax office and explain how to work further
We set up the company’s NIF, register the activity with Hacienda, connect the IVA, corporation tax (IS), reporting system and prepare instructions for all the mandatory steps. You don’t just get a public company – you get a ready-made tool that you can work with today.
WHO IS SUITABLE FOR SL / SLU OPENING
For entrepreneurs launching a business in Spain
SL is the most common form for SMEs including services, trade, IT, consulting and service.
For investors and real estate owners
SL/U is convenient for owning facilities, managing leases and optimizing taxes.
For freelancers and professionals transitioning from Autónomo to a company
SL gives you more opportunities, limits liability and allows you to operate at a higher level.
For those who plan to obtain residency through a business
Company formation is the basis for business residencies, work visas, contracts and employee engagement.
Our advantages when opening a company in Spain
We conduct a full legal assessment of the project and select the company structure
We analyze your business, select the right type of company (SL or SLU), allocate the roles of the participants and optimize the articles of association for your purposes.
We prepare foundation documents without mistakes - notary accepts everything from the first time
We check passports/NIEs, capital structure, forms of participation and all details in advance, eliminating delays and returns.
We advise on taxes and optimal business model
We explain corporation tax (IS), IVAs, reporting rules, risks and how to optimize spending within the law.
Supporting banking procedures and solving difficulties related to inspections
Banks often require additional documents. We prepare everything in advance, explain the company's objectives and speed up account opening.
Banks often require additional documents. We prepare everything in advance, explain the company's objectives and speed up account opening.
Lead the process from idea to finished company - no need to deal with bureaucracy
We control every stage: name → charter → notary → bank account → tax → registration → launch.
How to register a company in Spain step by step
Setting up a company in Spain is a multi-stage legal procedure, including registration of the name, signing of the incorporation documents, opening of the account, capitalization, registration with the tax authorities and activation of the activity. We accompany the entire process on a turnkey basis.
1. Initial consultation, project analysis and selection of company structure
We start by understanding your business, goals and operating model. Based on this, we determine:
whether you want SL or SLU,
how many members will be in the company,
how to distribute the shares,
what minimum capital to set (from 1€ or more),
which activity codes (CNAE / IAE) will be used,
which tax models are right for you.
At this stage, the entire future structure of the company – legal, financial and operational – is formed.
2. Verification and reservation of the company name (Certificación Negativa del Nombre)
We prepare a request to Registro Mercantil Central to verify the uniqueness of the name and reserve it.
Without the correct application, the notary is not authorized to incorporate the company.
We are:
we’re looking for name options,
checking availability,
make a request and get an official confirmation,
warn in advance of possible problems (often names are rejected).
3. Preparation of Articles of Association (Estatutos Sociales) and constituent documents
This is the legal basis of the company. We create a charter that regulates in detail:
activities (objeto social),
order of governance,
the rights and obligations of the partners,
capital and distribution of shares,
voting and decision-making rules,
the possibility of expanding operations in the future.
The articles of association must be drafted in such a way that the notary, Registro and the bank accept them without comment.
4. opening of a corporate bank account and contribution of authorized capital
We accompany the process because the banks in Spain require:
confirmation of identity,
description of future activities,
provisional statute,
documentation of the origin of the funds,
NIE and financial documents of the founders.
We prepare the entire package and explain the purpose of the company to the bank.
Once the account is opened, the capital is deposited and the bank issues the Certificado de Ingreso del Capital, a mandatory document for the notary.
5. Preparation and signing of the Escritura de Constitución before a notary public
We organize the recording, personally attend the signing and oversee the entire process.
At the notary’s office, it’s being prepared:
Escritura Pública,
proof of capital,
articles of incorporation,
minutes of incorporation,
the data of all participants.
We check every paragraph of the document, explain all legal wording and prevent errors.
6. Obtaining a temporary company NIF and registration with the tax office (Hacienda)
After the notary, the company receives a temporary NIF.
We are registering a company in Hacienda, viz:
connect corporate taxes (IS),
register activities with the IVA and IRPF (if required),
make out Modelo 036,
customize mandatory tax processes.
This step is critical – a company without registration with Hacienda cannot operate.
7. Registration of the company in the commercial register (Registro Mercantil)
The Notarial Escritura must be registered within 2 months.
We file the paperwork with Registro Mercantil, pay the fees, track the deadlines and receive confirmation of registration.
The company then receives its final NIF and its operations become official.
8. Obtaining a Certificado Digital company and connecting to government systems
We arrange for a legal entity’s electronic signature and set up access to:
Agencia Tributaria,
TGSS,
Registro Mercantil,
banking platforms,
e-filing portals.
This gives you the ability to run your company completely online.
9. Final inspection, handing over the package of documents and work instructions
The client gets:
Escritura,
Statute,
NIF,
registration documents,
bank account confirmations,
access to electronic systems,
complete tax, reporting and liability instructions.
The company is officially up and running.
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