A Spanish company versus a foreign entity
A great many companies trade in Spain on the foreign-entity NIF alone. Others choose to incorporate an S.L. — for a genuine local presence, to hold shares, or to put staff on a Spanish payroll.
A Spanish S.L. carries its own corporate NIF, and each director and shareholder will generally need a personal NIF or NIE alongside it.
What incorporation involves
- A personal NIE/NIF for each director and shareholder
- The company's own corporate NIF
- Notarial incorporation and entry in the company registry
In Spain
Most set up a spanish company (s.l.) requests across Spain pass through the Spain office. We know exactly what they ask for — and we accompany you, whether you live in central Spain or out in Sevilla.
Frequently asked questions
Often not — the foreign-entity NIF is enough to sell, buy property or register for VAT and EPR. An S.L. is for a fuller local footprint.
No — that is precisely one of the N98 limits. If you plan to incorporate, we advise on the right structure from the outset.