Home/Spain Services/Business Setup
Spain Business Setup

Launch your business
in Spain the right way

Company formation, autónomo registration, business banking, and ongoing compliance — matched with the specialist who has handled your exact business structure before.

Get free assessment

1,000+

Businesses set up

98%

Successful registrations

7

Business structures covered

Weeks

Not months — average SL formation time

What we handle

Every step of your Spanish business journey

S.L. Formation

Sociedad Limitada incorporation from initial paperwork through notary deed and Commercial Registry filing.

Autónomo Registration

Self-employment registration with Social Security (RETA) and the tax authority, handled end-to-end.

Business Banking

Matched with banks that onboard non-resident and expat founders — no branch queuing required.

Work Permits

Employee and founder visa routes covered, from the Entrepreneur Visa to intra-company transfers.

Accounting & Tax

Ongoing IVA filings, payroll, and annual accounts managed by accredited Spanish accountants.

Regulatory Compliance

Stay on top of Spanish labour law, GDPR obligations, and sector-specific regulatory requirements.

Simple process

From idea to trading company in 4 steps

📋

Tell us your plan

Share your business model, preferred structure, and residency status in a short intake form.

Takes 5 minutes
🤖

Get matched

Our AI pairs you with the specialist who has handled your exact structure and nationality before.

Same day
⚖️

Incorporation

Your lawyer prepares the notary deed, files with the Commercial Registry, and obtains your NIF.

A few weeks
🚀

Ready to trade

Banking set up, social security registered, tax obligations clear — you can start operating.

Fully operational
Most popular structure

The Sociedad Limitada —
Spain's go-to business entity

An SL offers limited liability, keeps your personal assets separate from business debts, and is the structure of choice for investor-backed ventures, partnerships, and any business with more than one founder. Our lawyers handle the notary deed, registry filing, and tax registration from start to finish.

Get SL formation help

Limited

Personal liability — assets protected from business debts

4–8 wks

Average formation time end-to-end

Why Expatronus

The smarter way to set up in Spain

We've connected hundreds of expat founders with the right specialists — and we don't stop at registration.

⚖️

Vetted incorporation lawyers

Every specialist on our platform has a proven track record with expat business formation in Spain.

🌍

Multilingual support

English, Spanish, Russian, and French — no language barrier between you and your incorporation.

📱

Fixed-fee clarity

No hourly surprises. Your specialist quotes a fixed fee upfront before any work begins.

🎯

Structure-first matching

Whether it's autónomo, S.L., or branch office — we match by your exact business type, not just location.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most common questions about starting a business in Spain.

Ready to launch your
Spanish business?

Tell us your plan. We'll match you with the right specialist today.

Free AI Consultation

No commitment · No credit card · Results in 24 hours