Start a Startup in Spain
Spain's Startup Act overhauled the old rules — tax incentives, reduced social security, and a dedicated Startup Visa evaluated by a public committee on innovation, scalability, and job creation.
BIZ TRP confirms the real conditions before you commit to anything.
At a glance
- Entity
- SL/SRL (Sociedad Limitada)
- Capital
- 1 EUR — since 2022 Crea y Crece law
- Remote formation
- Partial — A notarial deed, via a local Power of Attorney or the CIRCE electronic system
- Corporate tax
- 25% — 15% for new companies, 2 years
- VAT
- 21%
- Registration time
- 2–4 weeks — CIRCE route is faster
Spain Startup Visa
- Who it's for
- Non-EU entrepreneurs with an innovative, scalable business idea
- Duration
- Up to 2 years, renewable
- Approval via
- A public committee, evaluating innovation, scalability, and job-creation potential
Startup visa requirements
- Innovative, scalable business idea
- Approval from the public evaluation committee
Registration process
Choose your company type
The most common startup form is the SL (Sociedad Limitada), a private limited liability company.
Prepare the documents
Draft the Articles of Association and obtain a certified company name from the Central Mercantile Register.
Deposit share capital
Into a Spanish bank, and obtain a bank certificate as proof.
Register the company
Submit documents to the Mercantile Registry — registration fees and taxes run roughly €300–€500 total.
Apply for the Startup Visa
Requires public-committee approval based on innovation, scalability, and job-creation potential — grants up to 2 years of residence, renewable.
What it costs
Government fees
- Share capital
- 1 EUR — confirmed minimum under the Crea y Crece law; 20% of annual profit must be retained as reserve until reaching 3,000 EUR
- Registration fees and taxes
- ~€300–€500
BIZ TRP fees
- Route confirmation & application support
- Ask us for a quote — from €120/hour
Why Spain
- Startup Act incentives — tax breaks, reduced social security contributions, simplified admin.
- Dedicated Startup Visa — a real, simplified residence path for non-EU founders.
- Growing ecosystem — strong presence in Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia.
- Lower costs than Northern Europe — more affordable living and operations.
- EU market access — full access to the European Single Market.
- Multilingual business environment — English widely spoken in startups.
- Tax incentives — capital gains exemptions and R&D credits for startups.
Ready to start your company in Spain?
BIZ TRP confirms the real requirements for your Spain startup — company formation and visa, together.
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