How to start a company in Spain

Last checked: November 2026 · Currency: EUR

Spanish founder teams usually form a Sociedad Limitada (SL). Since 2022 the minimum capital is €1. You sign the deed before a notary and register it with the Registro Mercantil. The online CIRCE system with standard articles is the fastest and cheapest route, and certified startups (empresas emergentes) can get a 15% corporate tax rate.

General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules and fees change; always check the official source.

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