We streamline the setup of your Spain branch Office for you, so you can launch your Spanish operations faster.
Spain has one of the largest economies in the world and is an excellent location to establish a branch office, with incentives offered to attract foreign investment. Spanish branches must have the same name as the parent company, suffixed with ‘Branch in Spain’ (‘Sucursal en España’). Our team of experts can take care of every aspect of branch office formation for you. We offer comprehensive branch formation packages that include services such as branch and VAT registration, allowing you to focus on other aspects. At the same time, we manage the entire process from start to finish.
To register a branch in Spain, the following documentation and requirements must be fulfilled
A copy of the Memorandum & Articles of Association of the parent company
A branch is an extension of the parent company and does not have separate legal personality. A subsidiary, on the other hand, is a legally independent Spanish entity. Branches are suitable for businesses that want to operate locally without full incorporation, while subsidiaries offer greater autonomy and limited liability.
Yes, any foreign company can open a branch office in Spain. You’ll need to legalize certain documents from the parent company, appoint a legal representative in Spain, and register with the Spanish Commercial Registry. Our team handles the full process from start to finish.
Key documents include:
All documents must be translated into Spanish and notarized. We assist with both legal and administrative requirements.
Yes, a Spanish branch is subject to Spanish corporate income tax (25%) on income earned in Spain. It must also comply with VAT and social security obligations if hiring employees. Our accountancy services ensure ongoing tax compliance.
The process typically takes 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the complexity of the parent company’s documentation and the speed of translations and legalizations. Our experts manage the entire timeline to minimize delays.
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