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Legal Services and Protection in Spain

Legal Protection for Businesses in Spain

Spain offers foreign entrepreneurs access to the European market and a favourable environment for business expansion, while its complex tax system and local regulatory requirements make professional legal support essential.

COREDO has worked since 2016 and supports foreign companies in the Spanish market — from choosing the legal structure and registering an SL company to ongoing CNMV compliance and representation before public authorities. We work remotely with clients worldwide.

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Cost of the sevices
from EUR 500

Doing Business in Spain

Spain rewards new companies with lower tax but expects discipline in reporting. It gives foreign entrepreneurs access to the European market, and foreign investors may own a Spanish company outright outside certain strategic sectors. Most activities need a municipal licence, the CNMV regulates the financial sector, and annual accounts are filed with the Registro Mercantil every year, even by inactive companies.

COREDO provides comprehensive legal services for companies operating in Spain. Our clients include entrepreneurs relocating to Spain, foreign companies opening an SL or branch, non-residents, regulated entities and companies facing CNMV inspections or Agencia Tributaria enquiries. We review contracts under Spanish law and represent clients before the CNMV, the Agencia Tributaria and the Registro Mercantil.

Describe your situation in a request: we reply within 1 business day and tell you how we can help.

Business Environment in Spain

Taxation

In Spain, the standard corporate tax rate is 25%, reduced to 23% for small companies and 15% for newly established companies during their first profitable years. VAT (IVA) is 21%, with reduced rates of 10% and 4%.

Licensing

The financial sector is regulated by the CNMV. Most business activities require a municipal licence (licencia de apertura y actividad). Financial companies must appoint a local representative. Foreign investors may own 100% of a Spanish company, except in certain strategic sectors.

Reporting and Compliance

Annual financial statements must be filed with the Registro Mercantil each year, including for inactive companies. Most reports are submitted online using a digital signature.

Our Services for Businesses in Spain

Company registration and legal form selection

SL (Sociedad Limitada), SA, Branch; notarial support and registration in the Registro Mercantil. The package covers the registration documents, the company name certificate, the bank certificate of authorised capital, articles in English and Spanish, the notarial signing, the NIF and the company digital certificate. It also covers Form D-1A on foreign investment (mandatory where a foreigner holds shares), notary services and state fees, help with the bank’s KYC documents and a virtual office address for 1 year. Not included: a physical office lease, which banks prefer and VAT registration may require (we can find one through our partners), and translation and notarial certification of documents, whose cost depends on the volume.

Drafting and review of legal documentation

SL articles of association, commercial contracts, NDA, GDPR and AML/CFT policies

Contract legal review

review of contracts under Spanish law, identification and mitigation of legal risks

Transaction and negotiation support

M&A, investment agreements, cross-border transactions

Representation before authorities

interaction with CNMV, Agencia Tributaria, Registro Mercantil; support during inspections

Tax and regulatory advisory

CIT rate optimisation, VAT, transfer pricing, analysis of double taxation treaties

Support for regulated entities

CNMV compliance, preparation of documents for financial services licensing

Legislative monitoring

tracking of tax reforms, CNMV updates, and EU regulations

Who Turns to Us

Our services are in demand among:

Entrepreneurs from CIS countries starting a business or relocating to Spain

Foreign companies establishing an SL or Spanish branch to operate in the EU market

Non-residents with assets and operations in Spain who require compliance support

Regulated entities — investment and financial organisations interacting with the CNMV

Startups and technology companies taking advantage of the preferential 15% CIT rate

Companies under regulatory pressure — during CNMV inspections, Agencia Tributaria enquiries, or litigation

How We Work

Initial consultation

we analyse the client’s legal situation: jurisdiction, type of activity, licensing status, and risks in Spain.

01

Legal audit

we assess compliance with Spanish legislation, tax obligations, and CNMV standards.

02

Strategy development

we determine the optimal format of support and analyse applicable tax benefits.

03

Legal support

preparation and review of documents, interaction with CNMV and other authorities, contract structuring.

04

Ongoing support and monitoring

regular monitoring of changes in Spanish legislation and EU regulations, with clients informed of required adaptations.

05

For an SL, we send you powers of attorney to sign and certify and ask for three possible names. We then translate the documents, work with the notary and the Commercial Register, obtain the business licences and the NIF, and obtain an NIE for the founder. The minimum authorised capital is EUR 3,000, available for spending once registration is complete and the account is open. We need identity documents and proof of address of the directors and shareholders, a description of the planned activity and the expected monthly and annual turnover.

Timelines

Legal Opinion:

10 working days after payment and receipt of the full set of documents

One-off consultation (up to 5 hours):

1–2 business days

Legal Outsourcing start:

3–5 business days from agreement of terms

Contractual documentation:

5–10 business days depending on complexity

Pricing

Service	Cost
Legal Opinion	from EUR 1,500 + VAT
Legal Outsourcing — 5 hours	EUR 550
Legal Outsourcing — 10 hours	EUR 1,000
Legal Outsourcing — 20 hours	EUR 1,800
Legal Outsourcing — 40 hours	EUR 3,200
Legal Outsourcing — 80 hours	EUR 5,600
Legal Outsourcing — 160 hours	EUR 9,600
One-off consultation Basic (up to 5 h)	EUR 130/hour
One-off consultation Standard (from 20 h)	EUR 100/hour
One-off consultation Premium (from 80 h)	EUR 80/hour

Cost depends on the complexity of the task and scope of work. Submit an enquiry for an individual estimate.
All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Our Experts

Pavel Kos

Head of Legal. With COREDO since June 2017. Has led the legal team since 2020. Specialises in licensing, corporate law, and transaction support across European jurisdictions.

Alena Mach

Executive Director

Nikita Veremeev

Founder & NED

Johann Schneider

Lawyer

Frequently Asked Questions

What does legal protection for businesses in Spain include?

COREDO provides SL and other company form registration, drafting and review of contracts under Spanish law, tax advisory covering Spain’s three-tier system, CNMV compliance for regulated organisations, and representation before Spanish authorities.

Is personal presence in Spain required?

Typically, no. SL registration and most legal procedures can be carried out remotely with a notarised power of attorney. Physical presence may be required for certain notarial actions.

How much does legal support in Spain cost?

Legal Opinion from EUR 1,500 + VAT. Legal outsourcing packages: from EUR 550 (5 hours) to EUR 9,600 (160 hours). One-off consultations: EUR 80–130/hour.

Can COREDO represent a company before the CNMV?

Yes. COREDO manages interaction with the CNMV: preparing documents, responding to regulatory enquiries, and support during inspections.

Does COREDO work with regulated financial companies in Spain?

Yes. COREDO provides legal support for EMI, PSP, and other financial organisations: CNMV compliance and preparation of licensing documentation.

Legal Support for Your Business in Spain

Contact us — our experts are ready to help. Leave a request and we will get back to you within 1 business day. Tell us what you need — a new company, support with a regulator or a contract review — and we will suggest the right format: a one-off consultation, a Legal Opinion or a Legal Outsourcing package.

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