Founder status
Your immigration route must permit the activity you plan. We align permit and business plan.
Corporate
Starting a business in Spain
Founders arrive with two questions bundled together: can I live here, and can I trade here. They have different answers and different timelines, and both need to work.
Who this is for
- Foreign entrepreneurs
- Self-employed professionals
- Small teams setting up in Spain
Legal form
Self-employed, SL or branch — chosen on liability, credibility and cost, not on habit.
Getting operational
Licences, premises, employment, terms of business and data protection basics.
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
- Can I run a business on any residence permit?
- No. Some permits do not authorise self-employment or business activity, and breaching that jeopardises renewal. This is checked first.
- Do I need a Spanish resident partner?
- No. Foreign nationals can hold 100% of a Spanish company.