Below you can find the requirements to start a company in Spain whether you are European or not
You can see it is a meticulous and complicated task, it is very easy to make mistakes, therefore we recommend hiring a specialized lawyer in this field
Requirements to start a company if you are not a citizen or resident
You can see it is a meticulous and complicated task, it is very easy to make mistakes, therefore we recommend hiring a specialized lawyer in this field
Be a legal resident in Spain
The idea for the company has to have the ability to create jobs and be of economic interest for Spain
Be of legal age
Have no criminal record in the last five years
Not to be listed as "rejectable" in Spain or in any country with which it has agreements
Need to have health insurance in Spain
Prove that you have sufficient resources for your food and accommodation, as well as having the necessary investment to start operatin
Have the required training and experience for the project
Comply with the current regulations of the necessary opening requirements, depending on the type of business
Requirements to start a company in Spain if your are not a citizen of a country within the EU
If you are an alien and do NOT belong to the European Union you need an entrepreneur visa and a residence permit for entrepreneurs
The first thing is to open a bank account in Spain
Have a report of interest of the entrepreneurial activity and a business plan. In addition to proving the interest of the project for the Spanish economy, it will be indicated whether the project is viable or not
Submit the application form in official form (EX-07) in duplicate, duly completed and signed
Register with the Treasury and register the company in the Mercantile Registry
In cases where the business is a retail trade, and needs commercial area equal to or less than 300 square meters, the corresponding tax must be paid, as well as the declaration of responsibility
In the rest of the activities it is mandatory to certify the licenses required for the development of the activity, indicating the necessary procedures and certifications
Present a valid passport
Pay residence and work fees. These will accrue at the time of admission to processing of the application, and must be paid within ten working days
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