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Spain · Investment route
Establish your business in Spain and access the European Union market through company setup and entrepreneur residency pathways.
Last updated: 2025-10-28
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
The Spain Entrepreneur & Company Formation Program enables global investors to launch or expand businesses within the European Union.
With 100% foreign ownership, a €3,000 share capital, and 15% startup tax, Spain offers a strong base for entrepreneurs seeking EU residency and market access.
Xiphias Immigration provides complete support — from company registration and banking to entrepreneur visa and residency acquisition.
At a glanceلمحة
Key highlights
- ✦EU Market Access
- ✦Business Residency
- ✦Low Corporate Tax for Startups
- ✦Spain
What you getالمزايا
Access to European Union market (27 countries).
Eligibility for Spanish residency and EU mobility.
Low startup tax — 15% corporate tax for initial two years.
Full foreign ownership permitted.
Family inclusion under residency program.
Ideal location for technology, renewable energy, and tourism sectors.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Government & due-diligence fees
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Valid passport and proof of identity.
Business plan demonstrating economic viability.
Proof of sufficient funds to establish and operate the business.
Health insurance valid in Spain.
Clean criminal record certificate.
Registered office address in Spain.
Who cannot apply
No valid business plan or insufficient funding.
Pending criminal charges or immigration violations.
Failure to provide translated and apostilled documents.
Incomplete application or missing corporate documents.
The processكيف نعمل
Business Assessment & Consultation
Evaluate your business objectives and determine the best legal structure for incorporation.
Obtain NIE (Foreign ID)
Secure a mandatory identification number for non-residents.
Company Registration
Reserve company name, prepare incorporation deed, and register with the Mercantile Registry.
Bank Account & Capital Deposit
Open a Spanish bank account and deposit minimum share capital (€3,000).
Tax & Social Security Registration
Obtain CIF (Tax ID) and register with social security authorities.
Apply for Entrepreneur Visa
Submit application for business or entrepreneur residency in Spain.
Sponsorship & salary rulesالرواتب
Entrepreneur / Business Owner
Minimum share capital required for an SL company.
- ✦Business plan must demonstrate economic viability and job creation potential.
- ✦Applicant must have sufficient funds to sustain business and living expenses.
- ✦Clean criminal record and valid health insurance required.
Free zone comparisonالمناطق الحرة
Spanish Mercantile Registry
- ✦Handles company name reservation and incorporation.
- ✦Officially registers Limited Liability Companies (SL).
Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration
- ✦Processes Entrepreneur and Business Visa applications.
- ✦Oversees residency status for business owners.
Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria)
- ✦Issues corporate tax identification numbers (CIF).
- ✦Monitors tax compliance for new entities.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
This route, answered.
€3,000 is required to register a Limited Liability Company (Sociedad Limitada – SL).
Start the Spain route.
A senior advisor will confirm the exact costs, timeline and documents for your case — privately, and entirely off the record.