Nowadays,
setting up a business in Spain
can be a great decision, but it is important not to get lost into bureaucracy.
This way, Evolutiza lawyers & Tax
Advisors want to guide you explaining which are your opportunities and
their advantages.
If
we do not own a company (so we cannot open a branch, or a representative
office), we have two ways to set up our business: work as a self-employed person or establish a new company.
Which
are the requirements to be a self
employed businessman? You only have to be an adult and be able to start a
business. It is also necessary to make a registration process with the Spanish Tax Agency and the Spanish Social Security.
As
the owner of the company, a self employed person directs and administers it,
and he is liable for the debts and obligations. Regarding the obligations, it
is compulsory to contribute to Social Security monthly, but there are
reductions for young or disabled people. In addition, businessman immediate
relatives will also have the right to health care.
On
the other hand, you can establish a
limited company, whose main advantage is that shareholders and directors
are not liable for the debts and obligations. In this case, everyone who has
financial business in Spain
needs a foreigner's tax identification number (called N.I.E.). Besides, we need
to do a deposit in a Spanish Bank account, whose minimum can be €3,005.06 (for
a limited liability company) or €60,101.21 (for a public limited company).
After
that, the articles of the association have to be taken to a notary. They have
to contain information about the company, such as the name, its object and
activity, shareholders names or designation of the director. If it is not
possible to attend notary, you should sign a special power of attorney.
Once
this is done, there are only some steps left, just like paying some taxes or
registering in the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.
If
you have any doubts, or want to set up a business, we could advise you along this
process, do not hesitate to contact us.