Screening analysis
Whether your investment requires prior authorisation, and the timeline if it does.
Corporate
Foreign investment in Spain
Spain is open to foreign capital but not unconditionally: certain investments require declaration and, in defined sectors, prior authorisation. This is checked before signing, not after.
Who this is for
- Foreign corporates and funds
- Non-EU investors
- Family offices
- Investors in regulated sectors
Declarations
Post-closing declarations of foreign investment are a routine but mandatory step.
Holding structure
Ownership chain, financing and repatriation planned with your tax adviser.
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Frequently asked questions
- Do all foreign investments need authorisation?
- No. Most require only declaration. Prior authorisation applies to defined sectors and investor profiles, which we screen at the outset.
- When should this be analysed?
- Before signing. A deal signed without the screening analysis can be unenforceable or delayed for months.