Last Updated: June 16, 2025
As the fourth-largest economy in the European Union,Spain has a strong economyand a skilled workforce. Due to foreign investments and expansion, the nation is also considered a business-friendly country. The key sectors are IT, automation, and digital security, which create opportunities for tech companies. The government provides support and incentives for businesses and foreign investors investing in Spain.
Capital City
Madrid
Language
Spanish
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Business Hubs
Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville
Unlock growth opportunities in Spain with Cerity Global as your trusted partner. We offer end-to-end support for establishing your legal entity, navigating Spain’s often complex regulatory landscape with clarity and efficiency.
From company registration to ongoing back-office support, including HR, payroll, benefits, accounting, tax and compliance, Cerity Global simplifies the process so you can focus on growing your business.
Need to hire quickly before your entity is set up? We offer interim EOR services in Spain, enabling you to onboard talent fast. Once your entity is established, we ensure a smooth transition of your employees from the EOR structure to your own legal entity, without disrupting payroll or compliance.
Scale confidently and compliantly with our experts and stay in compliance with Spain employment and tax laws.
Also known as a limited liability company, a Sociedad Limitada requires at least €3,000 in share capital, is flexible, and the most common setup for SMEs.
A Sociedad Anonima is known as a joint-stock company, requires €60,000 in share capital, with €15,000 paid up at incorporation, and is suited for larger businesses or those planning to raise capital.
Sucursal , also known as a branch, is an establishment that carries out the parent company’s business activities either completely or partially.
Each company must appoint directors, who may be either corporate bodies or individuals. A board must appoint a chairman and secretary.
S.A must appoint directors, who may be either individuals or corporate bodies. A board must appoint a chairman and secretary.
From incorporation, the company appoints a representative with delegated powers.
Banks do not allow full account setup before entity incorporation, but it’s part of the incorporation process itself and occurs at a specific stage. Here’s how it typically works.
Cerity Global supports companies in their global expansion plans and helps in legal entity setup, registration and ongoing support services. With us, you can quickly set up a legal entity, operate compliantly, and expand globally. The process typically takes a few days to a week, depending on the bank.
Reasons you should setup legal entity in Spain:
Cerity Global ensures your business expansion in Spain is fast, compliant, and future-ready, so you can focus on growth while we manage the back-office tasks.
Economic figures are subject to change based on quarterly reports and market conditions.
Cerity Global combines deep local knowledge with proven expertise to make your Spain business establishment effortless and compliant. Whether you’re looking for legal entity setup and registration or ongoing support, we’re your trusted partner for sustainable global expansion in Spain.
Disclaimer – The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, business, or tax advice. Entity setup requirements, tax rates, and economic data are subject to change and may vary by location. Cerity Global disclaims any liability concerning the accuracy, completeness, or currency of this information.
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