Business registration filing requirements
Spain
Branch (Sucursal)
Branches in Spain need to be registered in the Commercial Registry and with the Spanish Tax Authorities. A branch will also need a tax identification number (NIF) to be identified as a taxpayer and for VAT purposes. In addition, certain activities or businesses may require specific licenses or registrations in special public registers.
Limited liability company (Sociedad Limitada)
- Needs to be registered in the Commercial Registry and with the Spanish Tax Authorities
- Will need to obtain a tax identification number (NIF) to be identified as a taxpayer and for VAT purposes
- May require specific licenses or registrations in special public registers, if it performs certain activities or businesses
Joint-stock company (Sociedad Anónima)
- Needs to be registered in the Commercial Registry and with the Spanish Tax Authorities
- Will need to obtain a tax identification number (NIF) to be identified as a taxpayer and for VAT purposes
- May require specific licenses or registrations in special public registers, if it performs certain activities or businesses
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