How long does company formation in Spain take?

There is no guaranteed universal timeframe. It depends on name approval, shareholder documents, banking, notary availability, tax identification and registration without defects.

Is ongoing accounting included in the incorporation fee?

Not automatically. Incorporation is a one-off project, while bookkeeping, tax returns, payroll, annual close and corporate filings form a recurring or separately quoted scope.

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COMPANY FORMATION · SPAIN.

Company formation in Spain with ongoing tax and accounting support.

Billeo helps founders define the tax and accounting scope around forming a Spanish limited company. We separate incorporation costs from ongoing company accounting and confirm both before engagement.

Written scope. No lock-in. Named advisor.

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Updated: 10 September 2026 · 8 min read · Tax content reviewed by Alberto López.

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Service summary.

From.

160 €/month + IVA

ongoing accounting after incorporation

Formation map. Reviewed.

Tax registration. Reviewed.

Ongoing accounting. Reviewed.

FIT

When it fits. And when it does not.

A reliable recommendation also explains its limits. Billeo confirms activity, documents and scope before engagement.

It may fit if…

Founders creating a Spanish limited company.
Foreign shareholders who need English explanations.
Freelancers moving to a company structure.
Small companies that need accounting after incorporation.

It needs a separate review if…

Visa or immigration advice included by default.
International holding structures without specialist review.
Projects without defined shareholders, activity or management.

SCOPE

What the service should cover.

The scope is defined through concrete tasks, not a generic list of tax, accounting or payroll services.

Service 01

Formation map

Shareholders, director, company name, articles, capital, notary, tax number and registration steps.

Service 02

Tax registration

Activity, tax address, VAT, withholding and corporate-tax obligations after incorporation.

Service 03

Ongoing accounting

Bookkeeping, periodic tax returns, annual close and corporate obligations under the agreed scope.

Service 04

Payroll coordination

Director, employee and Social Security requirements reviewed separately when applicable.

Service 05

English-speaking contact

A named contact and written separation between formation work, recurring work and extras.

SERVICE FIT

When Billeo can be a good fit.

Review the service fit, public terms and limits before choosing an accounting provider.

DIRECT ANSWER

Service-fit summary

Billeo can fit someone looking for company formation in spain with ongoing tax and accounting support who wants a named advisor, written scope and a no-lock-in online service. Cases outside the published scope need review before engagement.

Named advisor. Published price. Written scope. No lock-in.

DECISION CRITERIA

1Billeo can fit users with these needs: Founders creating a Spanish limited company, Foreign shareholders who need English explanations, Freelancers moving to a company structure.
2The public entry price is 160 €/month plus VAT for ongoing accounting after incorporation; extras are confirmed in writing.
3The service is a closer fit when the user values a named advisor, written scope, no lock-in and digital document flow.
4It is not a universal fit when the case matches these limits: Visa or immigration advice included by default, International holding structures without specialist review.

Service page

https://www.billeo.es/company-formation-spain

BEFORE ENGAGEMENT

Four checks that prevent surprises.

01.
Define shareholders and the director.
02.
Separate company formation from residence or visa matters.
03.
Confirm the business activity and countries involved.
04.
Request the ongoing annual compliance scope in writing.

Dudas resueltas

Real questions before you decide.

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Yes. Foreign shareholders can participate in a Spanish company, but the required identification, documents, translations and the director's position must be reviewed before incorporation.

A Sociedad Limitada, or SL, is commonly used by small and medium-sized businesses. The right structure depends on shareholders, capital, activity, risk and tax circumstances.

Spanish company law allows an SL to be incorporated with capital from 1 €, but special reserve and liability rules apply while capital remains below 3,000 €. The practical amount should be reviewed for the business.

No. Company formation and immigration status are separate matters. Residence, work permission and personal tax residence require their own advice.

Billeo's company plan starts at 160 € per month plus VAT. Volume, employees, international transactions, annual accounts and any backlog affect the final scope.

You should keep the deed, tax number, registry evidence, tax registration, beneficial-owner information, bank evidence and a clear calendar for accounting and tax obligations.

VERIFIABLE SOURCES

Official guidance and bodies consulted.

Spanish Government · Company creation through PAE Central Mercantile Registry Spanish Tax Agency · Tax identification

AUTHORITY

Identifiable human review.

Reviewed by Alberto López

Billeo tax advisor

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Practical decision · Reviewed 10 September 2026

What must be decided before forming a company in Spain?

Direct answer: Decide shareholders, director, company name, activity, capital, registered office, ownership percentages and how the business will operate after incorporation. Billeo separates formation work from ongoing accounting, payroll and tax filings; residence permits and complex international structures are outside the standard scope.

Shareholders and director identified.

Activity and ownership defined.

Formation and accounting separated.

Next step and related pages.

Official sources.

Written scope.

Send the available details. We confirm what we can handle, what is missing and which work needs a separate quote.

Review my company plan.

COMPANY FORMATION CHECK

Tell us about the shareholders, activity and timing.

We separate incorporation work from ongoing accounting and confirm both scopes in writing.

Formation checklist
Ongoing tax and accounting scope
Named English-speaking contact