Spain: S.L., Startup Law and Beckham Regime
A major EU economy with a 25% standard CIT, 15% rate for new companies and the Beckham Law for relocating talent. We register an S.L., apply for startup status where eligible and handle residency and banking.
Setup time
3-6 weeks
Corporate tax
25% standard / 15% new companies
Foreign ownership
100% permitted
Main legal form
S.L. (LLC) / S.A.
Futura Digital works with local partners and industry associations in Spain.
Alexandra Kurdiumova
Co-founder, Futura Digital
Spain combines a 25% headline CIT with a 15% rate for new companies under the 2022 Startup Law and the Beckham regime for inbound founders and employees — useful for relocations and product centres.
Market
Why Founders Choose Spain for Business Registration
15% CIT for new companies
New companies and certified startups under Law 28/2022 pay 15% CIT for the first two profitable tax years.
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Beckham Law for inbound talent
Eligible foreign professionals can be taxed at a flat 24% on Spanish-source income for up to six years, with foreign income exempt.
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Strong startup ecosystem
Madrid and Barcelona are mature European startup hubs with active funds, accelerators and English-friendly admin under Startup Law.
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Lifestyle and EU market access
A strong quality of life and EU market access make Spain attractive for relocating founders and remote teams.
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Who It's For
Who Should Consider Registering a Company in Spain
Startups under Law 28/2022
Tech and innovative companies that qualify as ENISA-certified startups and benefit from the 15% rate.
Founders and digital nomads
Founders and qualified employees relocating to Spain under the Digital Nomad visa or Beckham Law.
Consumer brands and DTC
Brands using a Spanish S.L. as a hub for the Iberian market and Latin America.
R&D and product centres
Groups setting up R&D and product centres with Spanish R&D credits and talent.
How we help you open a company in Spain
One partner for all questions
Spanish setup is mainstream, but startup certification, Beckham Law eligibility and bank onboarding need to be planned together with the founder's residency.
Futura Digital manages the entire journey — from initial structuring to a fully operational company with bank accounts and a resident team.
- Incorporation: S.L. registration via notary and Commercial Register; NIE / NIF for founders and directors.
- Tax setup: CIT (standard 25% or 15% for new companies), VAT registration, startup certification where eligible.
- Residency: Digital Nomad visa, Entrepreneur visa or EU Blue Card; Beckham regime application for employees.
- Banking: corporate account with a Spanish bank or EU EMI; substance documentation.
- Ongoing: monthly/quarterly VAT, withholding tax, social security, annual CIT and accounts.
Setup process
Partners
We work with selected local partners in Spain to support contractors, payroll and compliance for distributed teams.
- Local partner support for contractor management, banking compliance and personal tax accounting.
- Practical solutions for paying a distributed team and contractors across jurisdictions.
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