Company Formation Cost Estimator
Estimate the costs to set up a company in Spain. Choose company type and get a detailed breakdown of notary, registry, and tax fees.
Cost breakdown
+ 3000 € minimum share capital
Estimated timeline
2-4 weeks
Required documents
- DNI / NIE of all partners
- Negative name certificate
- Bank deposit of share capital
- Company statutes / bylaws
- Notary deed of incorporation
- Modelo 036 / 037 (Tax Census)
- Alta in Tax Census (IAE)
Disclaimer: This calculator is provided for informational purposes only. Holded is not responsible for any inaccuracies, errors, or outdated data in the calculations. Results should not be considered financial or tax advice. Always consult a qualified professional for decisions based on these calculations.
Frequently asked questions about company formation in Spain
The cost depends on the company type. A Sociedad Limitada (S.L.) typically costs between 700 and 1,100 EUR in fees (notary, registry, taxes) plus the 3,000 EUR minimum share capital. A Sociedad Anónima (S.A.) costs 1,500-2,500 EUR plus 60,000 EUR capital. Registering as Autónomo is the cheapest option at just 15-115 EUR.
The minimum share capital for a Sociedad Limitada is 3,000 EUR. Since the 2022 reform (Ley Crea y Crece), you can incorporate with just 1 EUR deposited initially, with the obligation to reach 3,000 EUR over time by allocating 20% of annual profits.
Forming an S.L. typically takes 2 to 4 weeks. This includes obtaining the name certificate (3-5 days), notary appointment, tax registration, and commercial registry inscription. Using the PAE/CIRCE express process can reduce this to under 1 week in some cases.
The main differences are: liability (an S.L. limits liability to the share capital, while an autónomo is personally liable), taxation (S.L. pays corporate tax at 25%, autónomo pays personal income tax at progressive rates), and perception (an S.L. conveys more professionalism). An S.L. requires more bureaucracy and accounting obligations.
Yes. You can form a company online in Spain through the PAE (Punto de Atención al Emprendedor) or CIRCE system. Some notaries also offer remote deed signing. Online formation is typically faster and may have slightly lower registry fees, though notary costs remain similar.
