Spain

Planning to start or run a business in Spain? These guides explain how it works for foreign founders, step by step: choosing a company type, getting your NIE, registering for tax and VAT, opening a bank account and moving to Spain with your family.

Most foreign entrepreneurs set up a Sociedad Limitada (SL), Spain’s private limited company. You will need an NIE number before you can sign the deed, and your company must register for VAT before it starts trading.

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