
Services — Business Setup in Spain
Set Up Your Business in Spain Without Travelling
In many cases, you do not need to travel to Spain in person. We coordinate the process remotely using a duly executed power of attorney authorising a representative to complete the relevant corporate and administrative steps on your behalf.
We guide you through preparing and signing the power of attorney abroad, including notarisation, apostille or legalisation and translation where required. The exact formalities depend on your country, the service requested and the requirements of the Spanish authorities, notary, registry or bank. Certain identification, verification or banking steps may still require your direct participation.
Services tailored to your business
Each service is available separately. You do not need to purchase all four services. For example, a foreign company may only need a Spanish NIF, while an entrepreneur incorporating an S.L. may also request digital certificate or banking assistance.
Need several services? Tell us which steps you need and we will confirm the scope, individual fees, any overlap and the total proposed price in writing before work begins. The indicative starting fees below are per service, not a mandatory package. A tailored quotation will be confirmed before any engagement.
01 · FOREIGN COMPANIES
Spanish NIF Application
For an existing foreign company that needs Spanish tax identification.
From €900
02 · NEW SPANISH COMPANIES
Spanish S.L. Incorporation
For founders establishing a new Spanish limited liability company.
From €1,500
03 · DIGITAL ADMINISTRATION
Corporate Digital Certificate
For a company or representative needing a corporate electronic certificate.
From €200 / certificate
04 · BANKING DOCUMENTATION
Corporate Bank Account Support
For eligible companies with a Spanish NIF seeking bank onboarding assistance.
From €500 / application
Fees are indicative starting prices and subject to confirmation following an initial assessment. A tailored quotation will be provided before any engagement. Professional fees shown are for the stated service only. Applicable taxes and third-party costs may be additional. Eligibility and completion times depend on the circumstances and relevant authorities or providers.
What Is Included in Each Service
Read the detailed scope, exclusions and indicative timelines below. You can request any service individually.
Spanish NIF for Foreign Companies
Assistance with the Spanish tax identification process for foreign companies, including review of corporate documentation, preparation or coordination of the required authorisation, and relevant filings with the Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT). Where required in the specific circumstances, coordination of the appointment of a Spanish tax representative.
- Review of the company’s incorporation and representative-authority documents
- Guidance on notarisation, apostille or legalisation and sworn translation where applicable
- Preparation and coordination of the relevant power of attorney and Form 036 filing
- Coordination of identification requirements for signatories and representatives
Professional fees: from €900 for the NIF process and tax-representative appointment where applicable. The starting fee does not include an ongoing tax-representation service.
Indicative timeline: approximately two weeks after receipt of complete, valid documentation, subject to authority processing and case complexity. A draft power of attorney can normally be prepared within 24–48 hours of receiving the necessary information.
Note: A Spanish NIF is not the same as registration for VAT purposes. Additional VAT, tax representation or filing obligations depend on the company’s circumstances.
NIF application details → · Request a tailored NIF quote →
Spanish S.L. Incorporation
Coordination of the main corporate and administrative steps for establishing a Spanish Sociedad Limitada, from name reservation to registration and tax identification.
- Corporate name reservation with the Central Commercial Registry
- Preparation of articles of association and coordination of the incorporation deed
- Coordination of beneficial ownership documentation and notarial formalities
- Application for provisional and definitive NIF, as appropriate
- Coordination of applicable tax and census filings, including Form 036
- Filing with and monitoring of the Commercial Registry
- Delivery of the registered corporate documentation and assistance with initial banking documentation
Professional fees: from €1,500 per incorporation, depending on the structure and scope confirmed in the engagement.
Indicative timeline: subject to notarial availability, documentation and Commercial Registry processing; allow approximately 15 business days for the registry stage as a planning estimate, not a guaranteed deadline.
Third-party costs: notary, Commercial Registry, translations, apostilles and other external charges are excluded. An indicative €200–€300 for notary and registry charges may vary materially by transaction. Ongoing accounting, tax compliance and specialist regulated services are not included unless separately agreed.
Company formation details → · Request incorporation support →
Corporate Digital Certificate
Support with obtaining a digital certificate for a company representative, including document checks, application coordination and guidance on the relevant verification and issuance process.
- Review of the certificate type and representative’s authority
- Preparation and coordination of the required documentation
- Assistance with the issuing authority’s procedure and initial use
Professional fee: from €200 per certificate.
Validity, identification requirements and renewal procedures depend on the certificate issuer and certificate type. Any issuer fees or additional formalities are excluded unless expressly agreed.
Request a tailored certificate quote →
Corporate Bank Account Support
Assistance with the preparation of a corporate bank-account application for a foreign company or a Spanish company, including document coordination and support with the bank’s onboarding and anti-money-laundering checks.
- Initial checklist of corporate and beneficial ownership documents
- Coordination of document delivery and bank queries
- Support during account-opening formalities
Professional fee: from €500 per bank-account application. This fee applies where the client already has a valid Spanish company NIF or an incorporated Spanish S.L.
Account opening is subject to the bank’s own compliance assessment and approval; approval or timing cannot be guaranteed.
Request a tailored banking quote →
Fees and enquiries
The fees above are indicative starting professional service fees, not fixed quotations. Whether VAT or another indirect tax applies will be determined by the client’s circumstances and applicable tax rules. Notarial, registry, translation, legalisation, banking and other third-party costs are excluded unless expressly stated. Complex structures or additional work may require a separate quotation.
To discuss your project, email contact@echanizlegal.com or call +34 697 620 078. You can also visit our contact page.
Where a matter requires a regulated professional or specialist tax advice, the relevant work must be handled by an appropriately qualified professional.
How it works
A straightforward process, from your first enquiry to completion of the agreed administrative steps.
- Tell us what you need. Share the type of company, country of incorporation and the service you are interested in.
- Scope and document checklist. We confirm the available assistance, required documentation and any dependencies on authorities or third parties.
- Written proposal. You receive the applicable fee, exclusions, estimated timeline and engagement conditions before work begins.
- Coordination and completion. Following acceptance and receipt of the required documents, the agreed steps are coordinated and available completion documents are delivered.
