"Strong Abogados has been my trusted law firm in Spain for the last 12 years. I also run a business in the UK and Strong Abogados provides a service which is so far ahead of what I receive in the UK. Quick, efficient, cost-effective, highly digitised, all wrapped up in Spanish charm and great friendly service."
Richard W.
Barcelona
Rosselló 132, 3 1
08036 Barcelona
Madrid
Gran Vía 6, 4th floor
28013 Madrid
Tenerife
Paseo Milicias de Garachico 1, 46
38002 Santa Cruz
Malaga
Salitre 51, entreplanta
29002 Malaga
Form a Company in Spain
Start your Spanish business off on the right foot. We offer:
- Great service: Personalized help in your language, plus a client area tailored for our accounting and payroll clients.
- Lowest price: Free company formation when you use our corporate tax filing services for one year.
- Expertise with international clients: We make sure the company is formed correctly for a non-resident director.
Learn more about company formation in Spain:
How long will it take?
Do I need a NIE?
What are the steps to form a company in Spain?
What information do we need from you to get started?
Will the company have a VAT number?
What costs are involved in forming a company in Spain?
Can a foreign company be the sole shareholder?
Can I avoid the trip to Spain?
What are the tax and accounting obligations for a company in Spain?
Why choose Strong Abogados?
Call us at 932 155 393 or fill out the form below.
Learn more about company formation options:
My company wants to open a branch in Spain. Is this better than creating a new company?
Should I be self-employed or should I form a company in Spain?
Can I save on personal income taxes by creating a company?
What is the difference between a Sociedad Limitada (SL) and a Sociedad Anónima (SA)?
Should I form a new company or buy an off-the-shelf company?
Are there incentives if I form the company in the Canary Islands?
Will creating a company in Spain help me get Spanish residency?
What is a holding company?
Articles:
NIE, CIF, VAT#: ID numbers
Tips on corporate banking in Spain
How to search for information about a company in Spain
Types of business entities
Guide to government resources
Tips on selling a business in Spain
Links:
Mercantile Registries
Should I be self-employed or should I form a company in Spain?
If you are self-employed (autónomo) and someone files a lawsuit, then you are liable -- your personal assets may be taken from you. If you form a company, then only the assets of the company are at stake. Normally, self-employment is the option when you're just starting out and aren't ready to commit money for company formation and accounting. See our FAQ on the relative costs and tax rates for the two options.A common situation is that you live in Spain and work for a foreign company. If the company wants you to be hired as an employee, then depending on the duration of your work, the company can either hire you directly or it can get a Spanish employer number to hire you. If you plan to work as a consultant, then the decision between self-employment and forming a company is primarily a tax decision based on how much you will be earning. Self-employment has an additional issue concerning invoicing the company (click here for more).
Read this article for more information on how to register as self-employed.Should I form a new company or buy an off-the-shelf company?
With an off-the-shelf company, you save the step of registering a new name (4-6 days). The problem is that in order to register the change of company director, the company registry can take longer than it takes to register a new company. The law stipulates that a new SL must be registered in 15 business days, but there is no time limit specified for changes to an existing company. The bank account won't be in your name until the company registry delivers the stamped company title, so if the use of a bank account is urgent, an off-the-shelf company is not the best option.
Will creating a company in Spain help me get Spanish residency?
As long as the company will be a real, functioning business, then it can help you get Spanish residency through a vehicle called an investment visa, provided you go through the proper steps.Why choose Strong Abogados?
- We have years of expertise in the establishment of international businesses in Spain.
To date, Strong Abogados has formed 787 companies, all for international clients. Our company formation is guaranteed: if you are unhappy with our service, we give your money back. The Spanish tax authorities have sometimes requested input from our founding partner, Pura Strong, regarding modifications to the VAT regulations. - We provide the services you need AFTER your Spanish company is formed.
By having corporate/tax lawyers, accountants, and payroll specialists in the same office, your business needs are covered, and information passes between them without requiring your intervention. Our expert tax planners can help minimize your tax burden, such as advising on the best way to move capital from the parent company to the new Spanish company, and how much salary the company director should receive. - Our turnaround time is faster than a "Big 4" firm because of our size and use of cutting-edge technologies.
We are certified by the tax authorities and by the social security office to send all documents electronically, cutting down on time, costs, and the chance of papers getting lost. We work hard to be among the first in taking advantage of the Spanish government's technological initiatives.
