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VAT in Spain

The Spanish value added tax (VAT) is imposed at a standard rate, that is applicable to most of the economic activities developed here, and reduced rates, that are applicable only to specific categories of goods/services. The VAT is applicable to both services and goods that are sold on the entire Spanish territory. Companies need to register…

Why Is Spain an Attractive Country for Foreign Investors?

The Spanish economy began its recovery several years ago, after the end of the economic crisis that hit European countries, when the local institutions saw relevant improvements of the local market. The Spanish economy increased in the last years due to the employment market, which expanded at a fast pace; the growth was also…

Liaison Office in Spain

The liaison office in Spain, also known as the representative office, is a legal structure designed to represent the parent company from abroad in Spain, but which does not have a separate legal entity. Our company registration agents in Spain can help you open a liaison office and make all the necessary arrangements and formalities not only…

Shelf Company in Spain

Foreign investors coming to Spain have two possibilities of starting a company. One of the options is to open a company in Spain following the standard registration procedure; the other one refers to purchasing a ready-made company, which is also known as a shelf company. A ready-made company is usually selected by businessmen who are interested in starting their business…

Holding Company in Spain

The holding company in Spain is a legal entity that administers shares in other companies and/or foreign subsidiaries. Usually this type of company does not have other economic activities apart from managing and organizing the financial resources in other legal entities. However, holding companies that want to perform other business activities can do so if they notify the relevant Spanish authorities of their…

Accounting Services in Spain

Our team of accountants in Spain will guide you step by step through the stages linked to tax registration and will also inform you about the accounting requirements. All Spanish companies are subject to Commercial Law which also imposes accounting standards. Spanish companies must also submit annual balance sheets and other relevant accounting documents with the Trade Register. Quick Facts Who requires accounting services in Spain…

Double Tax Treaties in Spain

Elaborated mostly after the OECD model, the double tax treaties signed all over the years by Spain grant the signatory states the confirmation that the profits will not be double taxed (in the country of residence of the company’s members and in Spain). This is possible through exemption (when the income is…

Establish a Branch in Spain

If you want to open a branch in Spain, you should note that this is not considered a legal entity. The Spanish branch office can be registered without a share capital, as there are no requirements in this sense. Our team of specialists in company formation in Spain can offer in-depth advice on other aspects…

Establish a Subsidiary in Spain

A Spanish subsidiary is a form of company in which the capital is owned by a foreign company. Even though the capital is provided by the foreign company, the subsidiary is considered a separate legal entity, and the liability of its shareholders is limited by their contribution to the capital. Our team of consultants in company registration…

Virtual Office in Spain

The services of a virtual office in Spain can be requested by both foreign and local investors. According to the needs of the businessmen, the virtual office can offer a set of advantages, useful for developing a presence on the local business market. The virtual office is usually chosen in aprestigious area of the cityand it…