Spain
The Spanish SL is a premier Tier-1 vehicle offering limited liability, a 15% introductory tax rate, and a strategic onshore gateway to European and Latin American markets.
Key Benefits
An S.L. provides full, unrestricted access to the EU Single Market and serves as a primary global hub for expansion into Latin America.
To drive innovation, Spain offers a significant "holiday" for new companies. For the first two years in which your company generates a profit, you are taxed at a reduced rate of 15%. This allows early-stage startups to reinvest significantly more capital into growth compared to other EU neighbors.
Global Talent Magnet With the "Digital Nomad Visa" and the "Beckham Law"—which offers a 24% flat personal tax rate for foreign employees—Spain is a magnet for top-tier talent. Forming an S.L. makes it seamless to relocate founders and key staff to a high-quality Mediterranean environment with lower operational costs than London or Paris.
Tax Overview
Corporate Tax
15% for the first two profitable years; 25% standard thereafter.
VAT / Sales Tax
Withholding Tax
0% for many payments that are to EU parent companies.
Formation Process
We complete due diligence and reserve on of your top choice company names with the Central Mercantile Registry.
We secure your mandatory Spanish Tax ID (NIE) and use an Express Remote PoA to allow us to sign on your behalf. This removes the need for you to fly to Spain to visit a Notary.
The deed of incorporation is signed. The S.L. is then registered in the Mercantile Registry, giving it full legal capacity to bill and operate.
After your Company is legally incorporated we secure your permanent Tax ID (CIF) and digital certificate which are required for all electronic filing with the Spanish Tax Office.
Pricing
Formation Package
$1,300
Annual Maintenance
$6,075/year
Add-ons
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The Spanish SL is a premier Tier-1 vehicle for founders seeking a reputable onshore presence in the European Union. It serves as a high-prestige gateway to the EU and Latin American markets, offering a strategic balance of limited liability and operational flexibility.
This structure is the gold standard for tech startups and international OpCos, featuring a competitive 15% introductory tax rate for newly incorporated entities. By establishing a Spanish SL, businesses gain the institutional credibility required to access European banking, attract top-tier talent through nomad-friendly tax regimes, and scale within a stable, world-class economy.
Form your Spanish Sociedad Limitada (SL) in Spain and have your entity ready in 2-3 weeks.
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