We help foreign companies and international groups to set up and grow in Spain with complete tax security. We design efficient structures, manage day-to-day dealings with the Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT) and clearly explain the impact on the company and its teams.
In addition to tax matters, we review commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, employment agreements and legal risks arising from operating in Spain.
Bringing key personnel to Spain involves much more than just changing offices. We accompany your company and your employee throughout the entire fiscal and legal soft landing process to ensure that the transfer is smooth and seamless.
We ensure that the payroll for your employees posted to Spain correctly reflects tax and labour regulations, without losing sight of the needs of the parent company.
Bringing international talent to Spain involves coordinating taxation, immigration, payroll, contracts and, in many cases, their families. Our 360° international mobility service integrates tax and legal advice, visas, payroll and practical support, so that your company can relocate teams safely and without duplicating internal efforts.
A subsidiary in Spain can offer significant commercial and tax advantages, provided it is set up correctly from the outset.
We design and support the implementation of your structure in Spain, combining tax, legal and business analysis. This includes coordination with your international mobility programmes to align corporate structure, travel and internal policies.
We work as an external tax department specialising in companies with an international presence.
– Technology company relocates its management team to Spain
A European technology company decides to bring part of its senior management team to Spain. We analyse each professional’s situation, assess the application of the special tax regime, manage the applications and design the payroll and withholding scheme. The result: an orderly transfer, full compliance and a clear and predictable tax cost for the company and employees.
In addition to the tax aspect, we coordinate visas, contracts and payroll with HR so that the international mobility of the management team functions as a single project, not as separate pieces.
– Multinational company opening a subsidiary for the Spanish market
An international group wants to move from operating from abroad to having a subsidiary in Spain. We defined the corporate structure, processed the necessary registrations, set the tax calendar and coordinated reporting with the parent company. The company began operating securely from day one without duplicating internal efforts.
We integrated the creation of the subsidiary with the group’s international mobility policy so that the first transfers and hires in Spain followed consistent and secure criteria.
– When is my company considered to have a permanent establishment in Spain?
We analyse whether there is a stable presence in Spain that allows the activity to be carried out, such as offices, personnel with decision-making power or certain types of agents. We review your specific case to determine whether a permanent establishment is created and what implications this has for taxation.
– What are the tax implications of transferring employees to Spain?
It may change their tax residence, their personal income tax liability and the company’s obligations in terms of withholding tax, contributions and reporting. We study each transfer and design the most convenient tax and employment scheme within the legal framework.
– How long does it take to set up a subsidiary in Spain?
It depends on the structure chosen and the documentation available, but it usually takes several weeks between notarial procedures, registrations and tax registrations. We accompany you throughout the process and set a realistic timetable from the outset.
– Can we avoid paying tax twice on the same income?
In many cases, yes, by correctly applying double taxation agreements and structuring intra-group operations well. We analyse your business flows to minimise double taxation within the limits of the regulations.
If your company already operates in Spain or is considering entering the market, we can help you do so safely and smoothly.