Spain is a member of the European Union and the euro area. The sociedad de responsabilidad limitada (SL) is the standard private limited company and is registered in the Mercantile Registry after a notarial public deed. Under the Capital Companies Law as amended by Law 18/2022, the minimum share capital of an SL is EUR 1.
Wir begleiten gebietsfremde Gründer in jeder Phase: Firmenregistrierung, eingetragene Geschäftsadresse, Buchhaltung und Steuermeldungen, Beschäftigung und Lohnabrechnung sowie Eröffnung des Geschäftskontos.
Spain combines EU membership with a flexible private limited company form.
Zu den wichtigsten Vorteilen zählen:
An SL is formed by public deed before a notary and acquires legal personality upon registration in the Mercantile Registry.
The sociedad de responsabilidad limitada is the usual form for SMEs. Minimum capital is EUR 1 (art. 4 LSC as amended by Law 18/2022). While capital is below EUR 3,000, special reserve and liquidation-liability rules apply.
The sociedad anónima requires minimum capital of EUR 60,000 (art. 4 LSC) and suits larger capital structures and certain regulated activities.
Every Spanish company must have a registered office in Spain recorded in the Mercantile Registry.
We help arrange a registered office address and the supporting documents required for the notarial deed and bank onboarding.
According to PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries (Spain, last reviewed 30. Juni 2026), the general corporate income tax rate is 25%. Compiled by Lexbit from PwC.
The standard VAT rate is 21% (PwC).
Domestic dividend withholding tax is generally 19% before treaty or EU relief (PwC).
Employers withhold personal income tax and social-security contributions under Spanish payroll rules. Confirm exact rates with a payroll adviser.
Spanish companies must keep accounting records and file corporate tax and VAT returns. Annual accounts are deposited with the Mercantile Registry.
Our accounting team supports bookkeeping, tax filings and ongoing compliance.
Spanish companies can hire staff locally. Employers register employees with social security and run payroll with the required withholdings.
We support employment contracts, registrations and monthly payroll.
Spain is particularly well suited for:
After registration, we can assist with tax registration, opening a corporate bank account, accounting, payroll and ongoing corporate support.
Je nach Art des Projekts können folgende Unterlagen erforderlich sein:
Yes. Foreign individuals and companies may own Spanish companies, subject to identification (NIE/NIF as applicable) and beneficial-ownership filings.
Yes. A registered office in Spain is required for Mercantile Registry registration.
EUR 1 under the Capital Companies Law as amended by Law 18/2022. Special reserve and liquidation rules apply while capital is below EUR 3,000.
After incorporation we prepare the KYC pack and introduce suitable banks or payment providers.
Unser Team analysiert Ihren geschäftlichen Bedarf, berät Sie zur passenden Unternehmensstruktur, bereitet die erforderlichen Unterlagen vor und koordiniert Registrierung, Sitz, Buchhaltung, Lohnabrechnung und Banking.
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