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Types of Spanish Companies

A foreign investor who decides to open a company in Spain must decide upon the legal entity of the business he or she wishes to set up. Since Spain is a rather attractive jurisdiction for foreign investors, the entrepreneurs can choose between several business sectors, as well as types of companies.Our team of specialists in company registration in Spain can…

Set up an SL in Spain

A Spanish SL is actually a limited liability company or sociedad limitada. It represents the most popular type of business in Spain, for both local and foreign investors. The limited liability company is characterized by a high degree of flexibility, considering that the shareholders are allowed to establish their own rules inside the company. A Spanish SL usually is used for small and medium sized…

The Spanish Trade Register

1. What is the Trade Register in Spain? The Trade Register in Spain is actually called Registro Mercantil Central and it has offices throughout the country, known under the Spanish name of Mercantile Provinciales. The role of this institution is to maintain a good communication and to develop well-organized information database for all companies that…

Company Act in Spain

The procedure related to company formation in Spain is regulated by the provisions of the Company Act. The legislation for company incorporation in Spain is actually based on the Commercial Code and the Corporations Law. Other sources for the rules of opening a company in Spain are the Limited Liability Companies Law and the Mercantile Register Regulation. The Company Act in Spain was modified by…