Buy A Shelf Company in Spain
Spain Ready Made Company includes:
No Spain Shelf companies available. We can help you set up a new company in Spain.
Spain Company Registration Process
Procedure to acquire a ready made company
Your chosen directors and shareholders of the new company sign official documents that allow us to make them the directors of your ready made company. We transfer the company into your power and it is ready to trade immediately.
Changing the company name of the Ready Made Company
We can also file a company name change the same day.
Appointing the new Directors
To appoint the directors of your new company you will need to sign official forms that state this. This can also be done through giving us a power of attorney to do this on your behalf.
We will be removed as directors of the company and it will be transferred over to you. You then receive the Certificate of Incorporation , Memorandum and Articles of Association of the company and the Company secretarial Forms.
Established Ready Made Shelf Companies, sometimes called old shelf or established companies, are dormant / inactive companies that were incorporated in the previous years but have never been active.
FAQs
What are the most common types of company formation in Spain?
The most common and preferred legal entity in Spain is the Sociedad Limitada (S.L.), or Private Limited Company.
Other types include:
- Sociedad Anónima (S.A.) – Public Limited Company for larger firms
- Autónomo – Sole trader/self-employed individual
- Sociedad Cooperativa – Cooperative business
- Branch Office (Sucursal) – For foreign companies expanding to Spain
- Branch Office (Sucursal) – For foreign companies expanding to Spain
The S.L. structure is widely used for SMEs and foreign investors due to its ease of management and limited liability.
What are the advantages of a Spanish ready-made (shelf) company?
- Immediate ownership transfer with all legal paperwork in place
- Already registered with the Spanish Companies Register (Registro Mercantil)
- No previous commercial activity or liabilities
- Facilitates quicker NIF (tax ID) registration and bank account opening
- Speeds up the process of obtaining a VAT number and hiring employees
- Enhances business credibility for tenders, supplier contracts, and clients
How much share capital is needed for a Spanish S.L. (Private Limited Company)?
The minimum required share capital to form a Sociedad Limitada (S.L.) in Spain is €3,000. This amount must be fully paid in and deposited into a company bank account before incorporation is finalized.
What are the features of a Spanish Private Limited Company (S.L.)?
- Limited liability for all shareholders
- Requires at least one shareholder and one director (can be the same person)
- 100% foreign ownership is permitted
- Must have a registered Spanish business address
- Registered with the Mercantile Registry and Spanish Tax Agency
- Can apply for a VAT number (IVA) and hire employees under a CIF number
- Subject to corporate income tax (25%) and annual financial reporting
- Ideal for consulting, eCommerce, services, and trading businesses
What other types of company structures are available in Spain?
- Sociedad Anónima (S.A.): For larger corporations, minimum capital €60,000
- Autónomo (Freelancer): Fast setup but unlimited liability
- Sociedad Cooperativa: Democratic ownership for groups or communities
- Sociedad Comanditaria (Limited Partnership): Combines active and silent partners
- Branch Office: A foreign company can operate under its own name via registration in Spain
For most international entrepreneurs, the S.L. is the most practical and flexible choice, offering limited liability and a straightforward compliance path.
Seamless Entry into the Spanish Business Market
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