Legal FAQs for Entrepreneurs

To register a business in Spain, choose the appropriate legal structure, obtain a tax identification number (NIF), reserve your company name at the Central Commercial Registry, sign the public deed before a notary, and enroll in social security. Finally, file the incorporation deed at the Provincial Mercantile Registry.

Common structures include sole proprietorship (autónomo), limited liability company (Sociedad Limitada), and public limited company (Sociedad Anónima). Each offers different levels of procedural complexity and liability exposure, so selecting the right form depends on your business goals and growth plans.

Yes. Every company must have a registered address in Spain for official notifications and correspondence. This can be your own premises, a coworking space address, or a professional office address such as Calle de Alcalá, 50, 28014 Madrid.

The process usually takes between two and four weeks, depending on document preparation, notary availability, and registry workloads. We help streamline each step to avoid delays and keep you informed throughout.

After incorporation, companies must file annual accounts with the Mercantile Registry, submit periodic tax declarations, maintain bookkeeping records, and update any changes to directors or company bylaws. We can prepare and review all documentation to help you stay compliant.

A solid commercial contract includes clear definitions of services or products, payment terms, duration, termination clauses, confidentiality provisions and dispute resolution rules. We tailor each contract to your needs and ensure it aligns with applicable Spanish laws.

Depending on your sector and activities, you may require municipal licenses, sector-specific authorizations or special registrations. We assess your project, identify required permits, and assist in filing all applications before the corresponding authorities.

Entrepreneurs employing staff or working as self-employed professionals must register with the Spanish social security system. This ensures lawful hiring, access to public health services and compliance with statutory contribution requirements.

To protect a name or logo, file a brand mark application with the Spanish Patent and brand mark Office. We conduct clearance searches, prepare the application and handle all communications with the office until registration is granted.