Corporate & Business Law
Setting up and operating a business in Spain — done correctly, from the outset.
Setting up a company in Spain as a foreign entrepreneur or investor involves more legal and tax decisions than most people expect. We advise international clients on the full process — from choosing the right structure and incorporating the entity, to corporate tax compliance and ongoing governance.
Company Formation & Corporate Structuring
We advise international clients on the full process of establishing and structuring a company in Spain, including limited liability companies (Sociedad Limitada), branches, and representative offices. Our support includes drafting statutes, securing NIEs for foreign shareholders, obtaining a tax identification number (CIF), and liaising with banks for corporate account setup.
We also assist in preparing shareholder agreements, power of attorney documents, and managing appointments of directors or administrators. Our approach ensures that your company is correctly registered, legally protected, and ready to operate efficiently.
Whether you’re establishing a company, expanding operations, or managing compliance, we offer clear and professional guidance.
Corporate Tax Advisory &
Compliance
Our corporate tax services are tailored to the needs of international businesses operating in Spain. We assist with strategic tax planning, compliance with Spanish tax authority (AEAT) obligations, and ensure correct filing of key forms such as Modelo 200 (IS), Modelo 303 (VAT), and Modelo 390 (annual VAT summary).
We help foreign-owned companies structure operations and plan efficiently around intercompany services, transfer pricing, and withholding obligations. Additionally, we monitor regional tax variations and exemptions that may apply to your business.
Whether you need support during tax audits, or wish to review your current corporate tax position, our goal is to ensure full compliance while protecting the financial interests of your company.
Commercial Law & Corporate Governance
We provide advisory services in commercial and corporate law to ensure your company remains compliant with its statutory obligations and is equipped to handle transactions, regulatory changes, and strategic decisions with legal confidence.
This includes drafting and legalisation of board resolutions, company minutes, corporate records, and general counsel on decision-making processes. We also review and negotiate commercial contracts, joint venture agreements, and provide legal oversight in corporate restructurings.
Our support is particularly valuable to international clients who require ongoing legal oversight but do not have in-house counsel. We ensure your Spanish business adheres to best practices in governance, risk, and compliance, with consistent legal clarity.
Corporate & Business Law in Spain
Company Formation & Setup
Setting up a company in Spain as a foreign investor or entrepreneur involves more than registering a legal entity. We advise on the most appropriate structure for your objectives — whether a Sociedad Limitada, branch, or representative office — and handle the full process: drafting articles of association, registration with the Mercantile Registry, obtaining the NIF/CIF, securing necessary licences, and opening corporate bank accounts. For foreign shareholders, we also manage NIE applications and power of attorney arrangements.
Corporate Governance & Commercial Advisory
Once your company is operational, ongoing legal support is often what keeps it running smoothly. We assist with board resolutions, shareholder meeting minutes, shareholder agreements, and director appointments. We also draft and review commercial contracts — from supply and distribution agreements to service contracts and joint ventures — ensuring your commercial relationships are legally sound and your obligations clearly defined.
Corporate Tax Compliance
We advise on Corporate Income Tax (Impuesto de Sociedades), VAT obligations, and other applicable business taxes — handling periodic declarations and annual returns while ensuring full compliance with the Spanish tax authority. For companies with international operations, we advise on cross-border taxation, transfer pricing, and the application of double taxation treaties.
An International Focus
Our practice is built around international clients — foreign investors, remote entrepreneurs, holding companies, family-owned businesses, and foreign subsidiaries operating in Spain. We understand the specific challenges of establishing and running a Spanish entity from abroad and provide clear, practical guidance throughout.
Book a one-hour consultation with a native English-speaking Spanish lawyer — tax, residency, Beckham Law, or cross-border matters, covered in depth.
