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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…

Open a Real Estate Business in Spain

Spain is not only a popular tourist destination but also a country of choice for many foreigners looking to purchase a property in one of its iconic cities and beach resorts. Investors who open a real estate business in Spain can offer their services both to locals and to foreigners. This type of business…

Establish a Trust in Spain

Trusts are commercial organizations managed by individuals who hold the title to the business' property for the benefit of one or more beneficiaries. The Spanish tax authorities regard trusts as legal entities which must have a business purpose and must operate as a business. The rules that apply to a trust depend largely…

Open a Public Limited Company in Spain

Foreign investors who are interested in opening a company in Spain, in which their liability is limited to the amount of their investment, can start a limited liability company or a public limited company. There are few similarities between these two types of legal entities, as well as a set of differences, related to their minimum share…

Establish a Limited Liability Company in Spain

The limited liability company (LLC) is the most popular type of legal entity businessmen prefer to incorporate in Spain. Our team of lawyers in Spain can offer legal advice on the incorporation requirements and the legal steps which have to be followed by both local and foreign businessmen. You can rely on us if you want to establish…

Set up a Partnership in Spain

Foreign investors who want to start a company in Spain can set up one of the legal entities available under the Spanish legislation. One of the ways in which they can invest in Spain is through a partnership (sociedad civil), a form of business which is established by at least two partners who contribute with a specific sum of money or other types…

Insolvency Lawyers in Spain

Insolvency is a legal procedure that must be performed when a company is experiencing financial difficulties or it needs to be restructured, as a direct consequence of the current financial situation. The legal system in Spain provides a specific process, which is started by filing a petition at the Spanish Commercial Court. Our team of insolvency lawyers…

Open a Holding Company in Spain

A holding company designates a legal entity that is registered for the sole purpose of controlling the assets of other larger or smaller companies. A holding company in Spain can be considered a parent - company for other legal entities, as it owns voting rights in the respective companies to an extent to which the holding company has the legal right to control the management…

Types of Companies in Spain

Our team of lawyers in Spain can provide legal assistance for the registration of a company and can help businessmen in choosing a legal entity that best suits their business objectives. In this article, our team presents the main types of companies in Spain. Quick Facts Main types of companies/structures in…

Recognition of Foreign Judgments in Spain

A foreign investor who is doing business in Spain should know the basics of the recognition of foreign judgments in this country in case he/she will need such a procedure for his company. The Spanish legislation makes a distinction between the foreign judgments in non-EU (European Union) countries and those which are members of the EU. The recognition of…