Spain Guide: Business
In this section you will find all the information you need about starting a business in Spain. It includes information on how to do your research, how to obtain legal advice, what sort of company to create and how to go about employing people.
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Legal & Professional Advice
How to find professional help
When you’re setting up a business in Spain, there’s a considerable amount of paperwork to get through and you’re responsible for dealing with it correctly, as well as for obtaining the required licences and paying all necessary taxes on time.
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Grants & incentives
Financial assistance for setting up a business
An important part of financing your business is to take advantage of any grants or incentives for which you qualify. In theory, there’s plenty of financial assistance available in Spain, via the European Union and at national, regional, provincial and local level, especially for small and medium size businesses.
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Taxation
The Spanish tax system
Before starting a business in Spain or starting work there, it’s important to find out what your tax liabilities are. Before you make any decisions, and certainly before you move to Spain, it’s advisable to consult a tax adviser who’s familiar with taxation laws both in your home country and in Spain.
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Business taxation
Company taxation in Spain
If you have your own company, are a sole trader or are self-employed, you will have to pay not only your own personal income tax but also possibly a tax on your economic activities, and all Spanish companies – but not the self-employed and sole traders – must pay corporation tax.
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