
Obligation to keep books and documents in the liquidation of companies
The General Directorate of Legal Certainty and Public Faith (DGSJFP) has, through its decision of 14 January 2025, has confirmed the need to include in
Incorporating a company is not just about registering it with the Commercial Registry. It means designing a legal structure that supports growth, limits risk, optimizes taxation, and enables the desired operations (invoicing, hiring, investment, financing…).
When there’s an international component, these objectives intertwine with other considerations: Who is contributing the capital? From which country? What will relationships with third parties look like? Is limited liability desired? Is there an intention to repatriate profits?
A company established without strategic reflection may work for a while… until it doesn’t.
Antes de iniciar el proceso de constitución es fundamental tener claro:
In practice, 90% of our international clients opt for a Limited Liability Company (S.L.) due to its flexibility, low minimum capital requirement (it can be established with just €1 since 2022), and personal liability protection.
Other structures like the Public Limited Company (S.A.) or a Branch may be suitable in specific contexts (e.g., listing on the stock exchange or operational requirements), but they demand more in-depth analysis.
The key is ensuring the legal form aligns with the company’s purpose—whether for asset holding or running a commercial operation.
Yes. Many of the operations we manage are completed without shareholders or representatives having to travel to Spain. It’s possible to rant powers of attorney before a local notary and have them apostilled, use a resident representative to move forward while the promoters’ legal situation is regularized.
Additionally, it’s possible to acquire a shelf company with a bank account already opened, which significantly shortens timelines if the goal is to start operating immediately.
Factors such as the availability of the company name, the drafting of the bylaws, notary appointment schedules, or the opening of a bank account can affect the overall timeline.
The deed of incorporation must be registered with the Commercial Registry, which may take up to 30 business days.
The typical process includes:
Among the costs associated with company incorporation are notarial and registry fees, advisory services, bank account opening, and capital contributions (minimum for an S.L.).
The documentation required to incorporate a company will depend on the client’s profile (individual or legal entity, resident or non-resident), but generally the following will be requested:
Once the company is registered and has its dfinitive NIF, the following steps are required:
A solid company formation is not just about registration—it’s the starting point for sound management.
At Seegman, we help international clients establish themselves in Spain with legal certainty and strategic vision.
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