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Commercial, tax, employment and immigration, real estate and intellectual property under one firm.
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With you on every decision.
English-speaking lawyers for company formation in Spain, including non-resident founders. From incorporation and the shareholders agreement to integrated legal advisory as your business grows.
A firm that invests in your project.
Every business moves through different phases. What changes when you work with RCM Legal is the real availability to understand which phase you are in, and the technical capacity to respond with sound judgement at each one.
WHAT IS BUSINESS 360°
One firm for the entire life cycle of your company.
Business 360° is RCM Legal's integrated legal advisory service for companies, entrepreneurs and business owners in Murcia. Under a single firm it brings together the five areas that shape every business decision —commercial, tax, employment and immigration, real estate and intellectual property— and coordinates them so that no matter is ever handled in isolation.
From company incorporation and the shareholders agreement to corporate transactions, corporate tax advice, employment and executive contracts, commercial leases or trademark and patent registration, we support every phase with business judgement and full technical coverage.
SETTING UP A COMPANY IN MURCIA
Planning to start a business? Incorporating a limited company (sociedad limitada) in Spain means choosing the legal form, drafting the articles of association and the shareholders agreement, contributing the share capital, obtaining the tax ID and registering with the tax authorities and social security. We walk you through the steps, the cost and the real timelines.
How to set up a company in Murcia: steps, cost and timelinesContinuous support
We are there before, during and after each business decision, from incorporation to growth.
We grow together
We invest in your business project and evolve alongside it at every transaction.
360° vision
We cross-check every area before we advise. Nothing that affects your company falls out of focus.
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Every area that affects your business.
Five connected disciplines. Each matter handled by the right specialist, always with full visibility on how it affects the rest.
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FAQ
Setting up a company in Spain: common questions
What do you need to set up a company in Spain?
Incorporating a limited company (sociedad limitada, SL) involves choosing the legal form, obtaining the company-name clearance certificate, drafting the articles of association and, where appropriate, the shareholders agreement, contributing the share capital, executing the deed before a notary and registering it at the Commercial Registry, and completing tax and social security registration. We coordinate the whole process so the company can start trading as soon as possible.
What is the minimum share capital for a Spanish SL?
Since Law 18/2022 on business creation and growth, a limited company can be incorporated with a minimum share capital of 1 euro (previously 3,000 euros). While the capital is below 3,000 euros, two legal safeguards apply: at least 20% of profits must go to the legal reserve until that figure is reached, and, in a liquidation (voluntary or compulsory) where the assets are insufficient, the shareholders are jointly liable for the difference between 3,000 euros and the subscribed capital (Capital Companies Act, art. 4.1).
How long does it take to set up a company?
For a limited company with a standardised deed and standard articles of association filed electronically (CIRCE), the law sets very short deadlines: the company-name certificate within 6 business hours, the notarial deed within 12 business hours and registration within 6 business hours (Law 14/2013, art. 15). Without standard articles, initial registration still takes 6 business hours and final registration 5 days (art. 16). In practice, the overall time depends mostly on gathering the documents of foreign shareholders.
Can a non-resident foreigner set up a company in Spain?
Yes. A non-resident can be a shareholder or director of a Spanish company. The Commercial Registry identifies foreign individuals by their NIE, passport, residence card or other identity document (Commercial Registry Regulation, art. 38.1.6.º). For tax purposes the NIE is also their tax number, and a foreigner without an NIE can request a tax identification number from the Spanish Tax Agency (General Tax Management Regulation, art. 20). They can act through a representative if they are not in Spain. We advise international founders and investors throughout the process.
What corporate income tax does a new company pay in Spain?
Newly created companies pay 15 % corporate income tax in the first tax period with a positive tax base and in the following one. After that, the general rate is 25 %; companies with a net turnover below 1 million euros pay 17 % on the first 50,000 euros of taxable base and 20 % on the rest (Corporate Income Tax Act, art. 29.1).
Is setting up a company subject to transfer tax?
No. Incorporating a company is exempt from the capital duty on corporate transactions, as are capital increases (Transfer and Stamp Duty Act, art. 45.I.B).11). Notary and Commercial Registry fees do apply.
What is a shareholders agreement and why sign one?
The shareholders agreement governs the relationship between shareholders beyond the articles of association: reinforced majorities, entry and exit of shareholders, transfer of shares, non-compete or deadlock resolution. It anticipates disputes before they arise and protects both the project and each shareholder.