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Why choose Commenda for your company expansion in Spain
From incorporation to annual filings, we make doing business in Spain seamless for international companies.
Incorporate your Spanish SL or SA remotely
We help you form your Sociedad Limitada (SL) or Sociedad Anónima (SA) — entirely online, with expert guidance on the right choice for your structure.
Navigate Spanish tax and accounting with ease
From corporate income tax (Impuesto sobre Sociedades) to VAT (IVA), our experts ensure you stay compliant with Agencia Tributaria.
Built for cross-border founders
Whether Spain is your first EU company or one of many, we integrate it into your global structure and workflows.
Entity Types
Choose the right business structure for your company
Sociedad Limitada (SL)
- Minimum share capital: €3,000 (must be fully paid in at incorporation)
- Up to 100% foreign ownership allowed
- Can be set up with just one shareholder (SLU – Unipersonal)
- Simplified governance: only one director required
- Suitable for most commercial businesses and foreign subsidiaries
Sociedad Anónima (SA)
- Minimum share capital: €60,000 (at least 25% must be paid in at incorporation)
- Requires a board of directors (minimum 3 directors)
- Can issue shares to the public and list on a stock exchange
- Typically used for large businesses or companies operating in regulated sectors
- Higher compliance and audit obligations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Commenda simplifies the incorporation process by handling all legal paperwork, liaising with Spanish authorities, assisting with NIE/NIF numbers, setting up a business bank account, and providing post-incorporation compliance support.
No, you don’t need to be physically present. Commenda facilitates remote incorporation through digital notarization, power of attorney, and document processing; all managed from abroad.
Our package includes company name registration, tax ID (NIF) setup, business registration, drafting of articles of association, notary coordination, and help with opening a bank account. Optional add-ons include a virtual office, accounting setup, and local director services.
Post-incorporation, you must maintain local accounting records, file annual tax returns, pay corporate tax, and comply with employment/social security laws if hiring staff. Commenda provides ongoing support to manage these obligations.
Incorporating in Spain typically takes 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the speed of document collection, notary appointment scheduling, and bank account setup. Commenda helps streamline the process to avoid delays.
