ES · Spain
Your company in
Spain.
Limited company (SL) formation, self-employed registration, accounting and periodic obligations with licensed advisers.
01 — What we do
What we do in Spain.
- 01
SL formation
Company name, articles, signing and registration, coordinated from start to finish.
Enquire : SL formation - 02
Self-employed registration
We help you register and get your activity organised from day one.
Enquire : Self-employed registration - 03
Accounting and taxes
Bookkeeping and periodic returns with licensed advisers.
Enquire : Accounting and taxes - 04
Annual accounts
The company's annual accounts and corporate obligations, kept up to date.
Enquire : Annual accounts
02 — Common options
Two common paths.
An indicative comparison. The right option depends on your activity, your clients and your residence — we review it with you.
Autónomo
Self-employed
- Quick, simple registration
- Personal liability
- Suited to getting started
- Fewer formal obligations
SL
Limited company
- Liability limited to capital
- A more corporate image
- More accounting obligations
- Common as you grow or take on partners
03 — Your calendar
Your calendar.
- Quarterly
VAT
Periodic VAT return for the invoices you issue and receive.
- Quarterly
Payments on account
Payments on account and withholdings, depending on your legal form and activity.
- Annual
Corporate or income tax
Corporate income tax if you have an SL, or personal income tax if you are self-employed.
- Annual
Annual accounts
Filing the SL's accounts with the Companies Registry.
We help you keep everything up to date with your adviser.
04 — How we do it
Five steps, well coordinated.
- I
Consultation
We understand your activity, your partners and your plans.
- II
Legal form
Self-employed or SL: we explain what each option involves.
- III
Formation or registration
We coordinate forming the SL or your registration.
- IV
Accounting setup
We get your bookkeeping organised from the start.
- V
Follow-up
Periodic obligations kept up to date, with your adviser.
05 — Usual documents
What we usually ask for.
- Spanish ID (DNI) or NIE
- Shareholder details
- Company name (SL)
- Description of the activity
- Address
The exact documents depend on the structure and the activity.
06 — Frequently asked questions
Questions about Spain.
Self-employed or SL?
It depends on your activity, expected income and whether you have partners. We explain the differences and decide with you.
Can I form an SL as a foreigner?
Yes, with an NIE. We'll tell you how to obtain one if you don't have it yet.
Do you handle the accounting?
Yes, coordinated with licensed advisers, so you have a single point of contact.
Can I do it remotely?
Generally, much of the process can be done remotely. Some steps, such as signing, may need extra arrangements depending on your case.
Other markets
Other destinations.
