Spain is not only about tourism and real estate. It is also a large EU market for trade, services, IT, e-commerce and investment projects. A Spanish company suits business owners who need a full European SL for contracts, employees and work with clients in the European Union.

Company registration in Spain includes notarial incorporation, a tax number and ongoing accounting. We define VAT, payroll, first-year costs and EUR/SEPA account options in advance.


Official name:Kingdom of Spain
Area:504,750 sq. km.
Population:current figures are published by official statistics
Capital:Madrid
Official language:Spanish
Currency:euro (EUR)
Religion:Catholicism
ETVE is a special Spanish regime for a company holding foreign participations. In 2026, its use should be assessed together with the general Impuesto sobre Sociedades rules and the participation exemption.

What changed in 2026 for company registration in Spain

Spain in 2026 is suitable for trade and services in the EU, e-commerce, real estate, hospitality, IT and investment projects. The standard Impuesto sobre Sociedades rate is 25%; separate rates apply to micro-enterprises and companies that meet the legal criteria for small businesses.

The minimum capital for a Sociedad Limitada is EUR 1, so an SL can also be used for a small operating business. At the registration stage, we define the owners, director, address, VAT position and whether payroll will be required for employees.

What activities is a company in Spain suitable for

A ready-made company registered in Spain or Spain S.L. registration under your own name is suitable for: trade and services in the EU, e-commerce, real estate, hospitality, IT and investment.

Company registration: Spain S.L. and opening a bank account

First, we decide who will be the owner and director, the activities and company address, then prepare the documents for Spain S.L. registration. After company registration, we organise annual administration and accounting. To open a bank account or an account with a European payment system / EMI, we support preparation of contracts, service descriptions and information about expected payment countries.

A bank account for a company in Spain can be opened with a bank in a suitable jurisdiction, while an IBAN EUR/SEPA account can be opened with a European payment system / EMI. The application can be prepared remotely; when opening the account, we will propose bank account options for planned payments and turnover.

Key information about Spain S.L.

  • Company form:S.L., S.L.U., S.A. and other forms
  • Taxes:in 2026 the standard Impuesto sobre Sociedades rate is 25%; separate rates apply to certain small and new companies under the legal criteria
  • Bank account:Spanish bank or EMI for EUR/SEPA; a bank for USD/SWIFT when required.
  • Cost:Basic company registration price includes notary/registry costs, the SL, accounting, VAT/payroll and opening a bank account.
Additional information about a company in Spain 2026

Where to start to open a new company in Spain

Spain is particularly suitable for owners planning a real operating business, real estate activities or sales in the EU market. TAXC can calculate SL registration, annual maintenance, taxes and corporate account options.

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