New S.L. comparison
€950
Illustrative advisory fee · third-party costs extra
- Route and structure review
- Document checklist for founders
- Registration-step coordination
- Useful if a clean start is preferable
Ready-Made Company in Spain
READY-MADE & SHELF COMPANIES · SPAIN
Ready-Made Company in Spain: choose the right route into the Spanish market
Looking for a shelf company in Spain, or deciding whether a newly incorporated Spanish S.L. is the cleaner option? We help international founders compare both routes, check the company history and coordinate the transfer steps.
Discuss your Spanish companyBuy an existing S.L. or form a new one?
A Spanish shelf company can save some incorporation steps, but it is not automatically ready for every activity. The right choice depends on your timing, intended business, ownership structure, bank requirements and the records available for review.
Spain’s S.L. framework permits share capital from €1. Where capital is below €3,000, additional reserve and shareholder-liability rules apply. A low statutory capital figure should therefore not be confused with a recommended operating budget.
Three ways to plan the purchase
Illustrative planning prices only. Final fees depend on company availability, due diligence findings, ownership changes and third-party costs. No company is reserved until a written offer is agreed.
Shelf company review
€1,650
Illustrative service fee · inventory priced separately
- Existing-company suitability check
- Available records and history review
- Share-transfer coordination
- Clear list of exclusions before purchase
Guided transfer
€2,450
Illustrative service fee · notary and tax costs extra
- Enhanced document coordination
- Ownership-change support
- Post-transfer action checklist
- Bank and VAT applications remain subject to approval
Example figures are not a binding offer or a representation that a specific company is currently available. Spanish VAT, notarial, registry, translation and other charges may apply.
What to check before acquiring a Spanish shelf company
Legal identity
Confirm the company name, registered office, current directors, shareholders, articles and registry status. Check that the proposed ownership transfer matches your intended activity.
Financial and tax record
Ask for filed accounts, tax filings, outstanding liabilities and written confirmation of any dormant period. A “no trading” description alone is not due diligence.
Practical readiness
Clarify whether the package includes a Spanish tax number, bank account, VAT registration or local representation. These are separate matters and can require independent approval.
A transfer usually follows these stages
- Define the business activity, owners and timing.
- Compare a new S.L. with available shelf-company options.
- Review company records and agree exactly what is included.
- Complete the required transfer formalities with Spanish professionals.
- Update company records and assess tax, banking and licensing steps.
Timing varies with document readiness, notary availability and the specific transaction.
Questions about ready-made companies in Spain
Can I start trading immediately after buying a shelf company?
Not necessarily. The company’s activity, tax registrations, licences, banking and records must fit your plans. Confirm each requirement before committing.
Does a Spanish shelf company automatically include a bank account or VAT number?
No. Treat these as separate items and verify them in writing. Banks and tax authorities make their own decisions.
Is €1 enough share capital for an S.L.?
Spanish law allows an S.L. to be formed with €1 capital, but companies below €3,000 are subject to additional legal safeguards. Practical funding needs depend on the business.
What does the displayed price cover?
The figures above are examples for planning only. A written quote should separate the company purchase price, advisory work, taxes and external professional costs.
Need help comparing a Spanish S.L. with a shelf company?
Tell us your activity, target date and preferred ownership structure. We will outline the questions to resolve before you commit.
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