Structure first
Subsidiary, branch or permanent establishment is a decision with lasting consequences. We take it deliberately.
Cluster
Corporate & business lawyers in Spain
We act for founders and foreign companies establishing or expanding operations in Spain, from incorporation through to the governance and contracts that keep the business defensible.
Who this is for
- Founders incorporating in Spain
- Foreign companies opening a subsidiary or branch
- Investors taking stakes in Spanish companies
- Businesses relocating operations to Spain
Governance that holds
Statutes, powers of attorney and director duties set up so the company can actually operate day to day.
Founder protection
Shareholders' agreements, vesting, deadlock and exit terms agreed while relations are good.
Commercial contracts
Distribution, services, agency and supplier terms drafted for Spanish law.
How it works
The process, step by step
- 01
Structuring and vehicle selection
- 02
Incorporation and registration
- 03
Governance and shareholder documents
- 04
Operational contracts
- 05
Ongoing corporate maintenance
Get legal guidance on your case.
A confidential consultation with a Spanish-qualified, English-speaking lawyer — in person in Madrid or by video.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to set up a company in Spain?
- Weeks rather than months, provided NIEs, powers of attorney and the bank account are sequenced correctly. Those are usually the constraint, not the incorporation itself.
- Do directors need to be resident in Spain?
- Not generally, but non-resident directors need NIEs and there are practical banking and signing considerations we plan for.