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Choose Your Business Structure
The first step to start a business in Spain as a foreigner is to choose the business structure. As a foreign entrepreneur, you can consider incorporating a Sociedad Limitada company, a Subsidiary company, a representative office, or a ready-made company.
Apply for the NIE Number
Secondly, you must obtain your NIE (Foreigner Identification Number). You can apply for it through a Spanish consulate or appoint a legal representative to handle the process on your behalf.
Our experts are here to guide you through every step and ensure a smooth application.
Prepare the Company Documents
The third step for registering a business in Spain as a foreigner involves drafting the essential legal documents for incorporation, including company bylaws, name reservation certificate, and other documents.
Notarize the Incorporation
Once your documents and share capital are ready, all founding members—or their legal representatives—must appear before a Spanish public notary. During this appointment, they are required to sign the incorporation deed.This notarized document is a legal requirement to move forward with business registration.Register with the Mercantile RegistryAfter notarization, the incorporation deed is submitted to the Registro Mercantil. Once approved, your company receives a CIF (corporate tax ID) and is legally recognized to operate in Spain.