Open a company in Spain — Complete Guide 2026

Everything you need to know about company formation in Spain. Fees, timeline, VAT rates, required documents, and invoicing compliance.

Key Facts

Capital city: Madrid
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Standard VAT: 21%
Reduced VAT: 10%
Min. share capital: €3,000 (SL)
Formation time: 15–30 days
Formation fee: €200–800

Available Company Types

SL
SA
Autónomo

E-Invoicing Format

SII / PEPPOL (mandatory B2B from 2026)

Required Invoice Fields in Spain

These fields are mandatory on every compliant invoice.

NIF number

Buyer VAT ID

Seller VAT ID

Invoice date

Invoice number

Line items

SII reference

Source: Spain tax authority

VAT Reverse-Charge for Spain

When selling B2B cross-border from or to Spain, the reverse-charge mechanism applies. Atlas-EU detects this automatically.

Threshold: B2B cross-border within EU.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum share capital for a company in Spain?

The minimum share capital in Spain is €3,000 (SL).

How long does it take to register a company in Spain?

Company formation in Spain typically takes 15–30 days.

What is the VAT rate in Spain?

The standard VAT rate in Spain is 21%. The reduced rate is 10%.

Not covered in this guide: Actual company registration filing (we provide guidance, not filing services); bank account/EMI integration; tax return filing; payroll/HR.