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Company Registration in Spain

Company registration in Spain is completed through the Commercial Registry (known in Spanish as the Registro Mercantil Central). Through this institution, a legal entity in Spain gains legal personality, as during these steps, the company obtains its registered trading name and certificate of incorporation. Our team of lawyers in Spain…

Obtain NIF in Spain

The NIF (Número de Identificación Fiscal) in Spain is required for both individuals and businesses when dealing with tax-related matters. For individuals residing in Spain, the NIF is directly linked to their Spanish DNI number (Documento Nacional de Identidad). For foreign citizens, NIF corresponds to their NIE number (Número de…

Open a Business in Spain

The first steps you need to consider if you want to open a business in Spain involve choosing a suitable legal structure and registering your business with the appropriate government authorities. There are various legal structures for setting up a company in Spain, such as: a sole proprietorship (autónomo), a…

Inheritance and Will Lawyers in Spain

In case you have assets in Spain, regardless of their size, you should make a will ("testamento"), a process for which it is recommended to have legal assistance. Our Spanish inheritance and will lawyers can help you in the process of drafting a will, whether it is a standard or a more complex one. Quick Facts Why…

Employer of Record in Spain

An employer of record in Spain refers to the entity that is allowed to employ local workforce on behalf of a company, typically a foreign company. This is an employment service through which a foreign company can outsource any matter related to employment, without having to learn the local law and practices. The main advantage of addressing…

Payroll Services in Spain

Payroll services in Spain refer to all the services that can be offered by accountants or human resources specialists with regards to the payment of employees’ salaries. This service has to be concluded only by specialists who have an in-depth knowledge of the employment and tax legislations. Our team of Spanish lawyers can also offer…

Criminal Lawyers in Spain

Criminal lawyers in Spain are specialized in offering legal advice and representation in front of the Spanish authorities and courts for matters that are regulated by the criminal law. Criminal law can cover numerous aspects, ranging from money laundering, white collar crimes (fraud and other illegal financial procedures) to extraditions. If you need legal counselling on criminal law or you are in…

Open a Startup in Spain

Businessmen who want to open a business in Spain as a startup company can benefit from the advantages offered by this market and in the case of those who need legal advice on the steps for registering a business or on the legislation regulating the field, our team of lawyers in Spain can provide legal representation…

Property Lawyer in Spain

Our property lawyers in Spain can help both investors and natural persons with in-depth assistance on the legislation regulating the purchase of a local property, on the due diligence procedures, as well as on the provisions that must be included in any purchase contract. For further information on this subject, you can always…

GDPR Lawyers in Spain

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) became applicable in Spain starting with 25th of May 2018, as it was the case of all member states of the European Union (EU). This new rule of law replaced the previous legislation on the matter, the Data Protection Directive, and it has the main purpose of protecting the data provided by European citizens and…