Our law firm in Spain – Lexidy Law Boutique SLP – provides a wide range of legal services for local and international clients interested in doing business in this country. Our area of expertise covers covers a wide range of services such as corporate and commercial law, real estate, tax planning, intellectual property, insolvency, debt collection and immigration.
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| Legal services offered by our law firm in Spain |
– legal counselling for individuals and companies, – legal advice and representation for foreign companies and persons, – tax advice, – tax planning, – complete services for the registration of Spanish companies, – assistance in registering with the Registro Mercantil Central, etc. |
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Types of clients our team can serve |
– local and foreign companies, – Spanish citizens and residents, – foreigners and refugees. |
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Reasons to choose our team |
Clients can choose our lawyers in Spain because our team has an extensive experience in numerous branches of law. Our team is reliable, our lawyers speak many European languages and our legal services are completed in a professional manner. |
| Legal services for company formation in Spain |
– applying for a trading name with the Registro Mercantil Central, – selecting a legal entity – usually, the limited liability company (sociedad limitada) and the corporation (sociedad anonima), – preparing the statutory documents of the company, – opening a corporate bank account, – obtaining permits and licenses, – register for taxes, etc. |
| Legal services for setting up a representative office |
Our lawyers in Spain can provide legal assistance on preparing the incorporation documents, registering with the Tax Office (Delegacion de Hacienda), obtaining the company's certificate, registering the company for social security. |
| Accounting services (yes/no) | Yes |
| Tax advice and assistance (yes/no) | Yes |
| Tax registration services |
– registering Spanish companies and non-resident companies with the Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria), – obtaining a VAT number, – submitting tax forms and returns, – preparing the necessary documents for registration. |
| Common legal services for foreigners |
Our lawyers in Spain can: – advice on the immigration law, – prepare the necessary documents for visa application, – assist in applying for a residence permit, – offer legal counselling for refusals of visas, – represent refugees, – offer any other services deriving from immigration procedures |
| Assistance in setting up a bank account |
– preparing the documents the client must present to the bank, – representing the client in front of the Spanish banks etc. |
| Basic taxes for companies in Spain |
– the corporate income tax (standard rate 25% and 15% for newly created businesses), – business and professional activities tax (charged at a rate of maximum 15% of the profits of a company), – value added tax (standard rate 21%, reduced rates 10%, 4%, 0%), – withholding taxes (19% – 24%, charged based on the residency of the recipient). |
| Basic taxes for individuals in Spain |
– the personal income tax (progressive rates of 19%, 21%, 23% and 26%), – wealth tax (0.2% to 3.5% of the value of the assets), – inheritance tax (progressive rates from 7.65% to 34%) |
| When can a foreigner apply for a residence permit? |
When the duration of stay in Spain is more than 3 months, for reasons such as employment, study and training, family reunification, etc. |
| Reasons to invest in Spain |
– open economy, – highly developed infrastructure, – large talent pool, – incentives for businesses, – a good taxation system, – opportunities in sectors such as ICT, renewable energy, agri-food, life science. |
| Debt collection services |
– addressing to debtor on the client's behalf, – contacting both local and foreign debtors, – representing clients in court and out-of-court procedures. |
What are your main categories of legal services?
At Lexidy Law Boutique SLP, foreign natural persons and legal entities can receive assistance on four main categories of services:
- corporate services;
- tax services;
- immigration services;
- real estate services.
Lexidy was founded by Federico Richardson Alborna, an English-speaking lawyer in Spain, registered with the Bar Association with the number 40.082. We have offices in Madrid and Barcelona but our lawyers can represent you anywhere in Spain.
Memberships and affiliations of our law firm
Lexidy Law Boutique SLP, a law firm in Madrid and the company representing LawyersSpain.eu, is part of several local and international organizations. We are proud of our collaboration with the following:
- Deutsch-Spanische Juristenvereinigung eV Hispano-German Association of Jurists (German-Spanish Association of Lawyers),
- the International Bar Association,
- Camara de Comercio Hispano – Sueca de Barcelona (Sweden – Spain Chamber of Commerce in Barcelona),
- Il Lustre Col-Legi de L’advocaia de Barcelona (Barcelona Bar Association).
Can your lawyers assist in starting my business in Spain?
Sure, those who are interested in investing in Spain through a local company can receive advice and legal representation on the following corporate services:
- full assistance in opening an LLC, a local branch office or a subsidiary;
- opening a corporate bank account for a corporate structure;
- assistance in choosing one of the legal entities prescribed by the Spanish legislation;
- obtaining a NIE number;
- compliance with the GDPR legislation.
The infographic below presents some of our legal services in Spain:
What are your main services for companies?
We offer:
- commercial litigations;
- mergers and acquisitions;
- information on the investment law;
- legal representation in business immigration;
- tax advice;
- ongoing legal and tax support, etc.
What are your main services for natural persons?
Natural persons can rely on our team of lawyers in Spain for a variety of services. Some of them have been presented above (immigration, purchasing real estate), but it is important to know we also offer the following:
- assistance in getting married;
- legal representation in getting divorced;
- signing a will;
- legal representation in succession;
- adoption and international adoption;
- signing contracts (rental, employment, etc.).
Is it required to arrive in person in Spain for a legal matter?
It depends. For most situations, you don’t have to travel to Spain as we can represent you through a Power of Attorney (which has to have a certain format in accordance to the Spanish Law).
How long will it take for your lawyers complete my legal task?
It highly depends on the nature of the legal task that was granted to us. In the list below, we present some of the time frames clients should expect when employing our legal services:
- opening a bank account – our lawyers can set up a bank account in minimum 1-2 days for clients who have obtained Spanish residency, while for non-residents clients, the procedure can take around 1 week (in practice, it can take more – up to 3 weeks, depending on the documentation required, bank procedures, type of account, compliance checks, etc.);
- buying a property – in general, the procedure can be completed in around 1 to 2 months;
- registering a company – the basic registration procedures (obtaining a registered trade name, the certificate of registration, the tax identification number, etc.), can be completed in around 1 to 5 business days;
- signing a will – 1 business day;
- divorcing in Spain – the legal procedures can be completed in around 1 to 3 months for a divorce in which the parties agree on the terms of the divorce and minimum 6 to more than 1 year for contested divorce (held in a court);
- getting a visa – a visa can be processed by the Spanish authorities in minimum 2 weeks (short stay visa) and around 4 months (long-stay visas).
You can contact our team if you simply need legal advice on a matter or if you need to be represented in front of a court in a civil, commercial or criminal matter.