Starting a Business in Spain

Everything you Need to Know

Becoming self-employed in Spain requires registering with social security, obtaining a tax number, and potentially providing a business plan, depending on the work type.

What is it?

Launching Your Business in Spain

Starting a business in Spain requires completing various legal, administrative, and financial steps. At NIE.CAT, we simplify this process by guiding you through company formation, legal compliance, and tax obligations. Whether you’re self-employed or planning to hire employees, our multilingual team ensures clear communication and support every step of the way.

Requirements

Key Steps to Starting a Business

To establish your business in Spain, you’ll need to:

  1. Choose a Legal Structure: Select the appropriate form, such as sole proprietorship or limited liability company.
  2. Obtain an NIE: A Foreign Identification Number is required for tax and business registration.
  3. Register Your Company Name: Submit your unique name to the Central Commercial Registry (Registro Mercantil Central).
  4. Open a Business Bank Account: Essential for managing your finances and legal transactions.
  5. Get a Tax ID (CIF/NIF): Obtain a tax identification number from the Spanish tax office.
  6. Register with Social Security: Required if hiring employees.
  7. Secure Permits and Licenses: Ensure your business complies with local regulations.
  8. Develop a Business Plan: Useful for securing financing and outlining your goals.

How We Can Help

Expert Support from Start to Finish

At NIE.CAT, we provide:

  • End-to-End Guidance: From documentation to compliance with legal requirements.
  • Multilingual Assistance: Ensuring language barriers are never an issue.
  • Personalised Advice: Tailored support on employment laws, tax obligations, and local regulations.

With our expertise, you can confidently focus on building your business while we handle the complexities of the process.

Why Choose Us

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Garry Demba
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I have been working with them for 3 years nice and the service has been not but spectacular. They greatly facilitate the process and always deliver on the premises. Highly recommend
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Ashley Hojati
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Laia and Daniela were so amazing! I had an urgent case with to get my NIE Verde and they were able to review all my documents and case very quickly within hours. They pushed to get me the next appointment our of urgeny. It was amazing!!! Thank you Laia for pushing so past and for Daniela who helped get my physical NIE. Admin in Spain is very challenging and they NIE.CAT was amazing to help you be calm in the process and most importantly organized and work in a smart way ;) THANK YOU!!!
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Samantha Prime
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We had a very complicated case and here in the uk I was struggling with paperwork to obtain NIE and with my 10 year olds name change. I spoke to Daniela and she was able to help me with all my queries. She was fast effective super responsive answering my emails and questions. she did everything and took away so much stress. I don't think I would have been able to have done it without Daniela. She truly went above and beyond my expections. Thank you so much.
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Exactly what you need. Got helped by Marketa and got the buggest help. Recommended!
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Jacopo Oggero
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Great service, super professional!
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Gary Needham
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Daniela and Marketa provided a wonderful service taking the stress out of the procedure for us. They were very fast and efficient, Marketa was very helpful, friendly and professional. We would certainly recommend their services to others.
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Maria
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Super professioneller Service. 100% Weiterempfehlung. Vielen Dank an das Team.
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Brendan Mullins
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Had a great experience. It was Seamless process and Marketa was beyond helpful. Had NIE appointment within a week and didn't have to worry about anything during the appointment. Highly recommend
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Absolutely brilliant service that I received from Marketa,the whole process was smooth and simple and definitely would recommend this agency especially if you’re confused with the process here in Barcelona! Thank you

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