(+34) 913 497 100 | Setting up a business Here you will find all the information for the implementation of your company Home Doing Business Setting up a business in Spain Here you will find all the information for the implementation of your company Setting up a business in Spain Companies can operate in Spain in different ways: by setting up a Spanish business with its own legal personality (a corporation or limited liability company), through an individual entrepreneurship (natural person), branch or permanent establishment, business cooperation agreements or associations with other business owners already established in Spain. Find out more Labour market The labour market in Spain is distinguished by its flexibility in terms of hiring and firing. There are several types of contract adapted to the needs of each employer. Third-party service providers such as temporary employment agencies can also be used to hire personnel. Spain has a Social Security system to which both the employer and employees must contribute. Find out more Incentives Spain has an extensive and comprehensive system of grants and incentives, with special emphasis on encouraging employment, regional investment, RDI, specific industrial sectors and SMEs. Grants can also be obtained from the state, the regions and the EU, in addition to a wide range of public institutions that offer financing under favorable terms. Find out more Taxes The main direct taxes in Spain that investors should know about are company tax, personal income tax (IRPF) and non-resident income tax; likewise, the main indirect taxes are VAT and Transfer Tax and Stamp Duty (ITP and AJD). This section provides detailed information on the entire Spanish tax system. Find out more Intellectual property Spain is known for taking protection measures in terms of intellectual and industrial property. Intellectual Property arises when it is created and does not have to be registered. However, in Spain, the work created can be recorded in the Intellectual Property Register for added protection against third parties. In addition, Spain’s ratification of the most significant international treaties on Intellectual and Industrial Property ensures the rights of foreign companies are protected in Spain and vice versa. Find out more Visas EU nationals and their family members can live and work in Spain without a work permit. Non-EU foreigners must receive prior official approval in order to live and work in Spain; this can be any of several authorizations in the framework of the Immigration Law and the 14/2013 Entrepreneurs Law, which provide visas and residence permits for investors, entrepreneurs, highly-skilled professionals, training activities, research, development and innovation, and transfers within companies. Find out more Living in Spain This section contains all the relevant practical information for living in Spain, from finding schools for children, opening a bank account and accessing the healthcare system, etc. Find out more Our brands: Invest in Spain About Us Global Network Regions Innovation Startups Sustainability LATAM Desk China Desk Publications Events What's on Why Spain Economy Infrastructures Talent Taxation Quality of Life Industries Aerospace Agri-food Audiovisual Automotive and mobility Chemical industry ICT Life Sciences Logistics and transport Renewable Energy Tourism and Leisure Doing Business Company set up Taxes Labour market Aids and incentives Visas Intellectual property Living in Spain We help you Innova Invest Smart Technology Fund Investors Network Investor Services Rising Up in Spain Social Networks European Regional Development Fund A way to make Europe All rights reserved. ICEX © 2020 Legal Terms Privacy policy Cookies policy Site Map Accessibility COOKIES NOTICE We use our own and third-party cookies exclusively for internal and analytical purposes. They allow us to remember, control and understand how users navigate through our website so we can offer a service based on the user's browsing information. Some belong to third parties in countries whose legislation does not guarantee an adequate level of data protection. Click here for more information about our cookie policy. You can accept all cookies by clicking the "Accept" button or configure or reject their use by clicking "Settings". ACCEPT SETTINGS