Business in Spain

Spain is the fourth largest economy in the EU, yet its market may seem inaccessible for those who seek to expand their business in Spain. The language barrier, cultural differences, and unknown business traditions might keep many companies around the world from investing in this market. However, Spain has emerged from the global economic crisis as an international and competitive economy, harboring more medium-sized and large enterprises than ever. With the GDP of the country growing more than 3% for the third year in a row, now is the perfect moment to do business in Spain.

Obstacles in the Spanish market

  • The number of procedures required to set up a company. There are up to 7 different administrative processes in Spain, while the average in other countries is 3
  • The inability to carry out the procedures electronically and the lack of information in English. On-site attendance by a person is needed to deal with most public agencies and all communication with them is done in Spanish
  • The average time to establish a company is 13 days, whereas in other countries this time can be approximately 2.5 days
  • The complexity of regional administration. The division of competences between the different regions and their governments makes the legal, administrative and tariff system tedious. In addition, it is also important to know the specific regulation of the local administrations as well as the different licenses required before starting operations
  • The different and unknown business culture and traditions,as well as the lack of English as a working language
  • Differences in the business protocolHaving personal contact is very important to arrange business meetings in Spain. It is recommended to be patient and constant in order to weave solid business relationships based on trust
  • The number of procedures required to obtain construction permits is 15, and this process takes an average of 208 days
  • Getting Electricity may take 95 days and fulfilling some documents with the national grid, the local council and the private company that provides the service
  • Paying Taxes takes 152 hours a year in 9 separate payments

How can we help you?

  • We investigate the potential of your company for business in Spain. We provide you with the necessary information in an effective and tailor-made way and we assess your market opportunities by researching and analyzing possible competitors, prices, demand, and supply
  • We are your one window to interact with the Spanish market. We have a continued presence in the country, which allows us to coordinate all the work with the different authorities when starting or expanding your business to Spain, as well as to respond much faster to any problem that may arise
  • We have the experience and speak the language. We have Spanish and international consultants, a broad network of contacts, and experience to enhance foreign companies’ competitiveness
  • We make the Spanish market flexible for you. We offer flexible services that adjust to your requirements. We assist you in every step along the way, regardless of whether they are government agencies or business partners
  • We give you legal coverage. We fulfill all the legal and technical requirements you need to meet in order to do business in Spain

Start up your business in Spain

We take the first steps for you!

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Expand your business in Spain

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Start up your business in Spain

Our mission is to help you in many different ways, such as:

  • Realization of analytic, investigative, and detail-oriented market studies with relevant information regarding tendencies of the market, business opportunities, actual national and international players in the field, distribution channels, legal and tax system.
  • Conducting marketing campaigns and other communications with potential partners in Spain, through mailings and preparation of promotional and informative material
  • Assistance in interviews or encounters with Spanish businessmen
  • Organization of trade agendas, promotional events, and summits in Spain
  • Production and submission of documents to Spanish authorities and/or companies on behalf of your company
  • Assistance and preparation of legal, commercial, and customs-related documents
  • Support in hiring advertising space in the relevant media in the country

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Expand your business in Spain

If you have tried to develop your business in the Spanish market but failed at consolidating it, we also have a plan for you by conducting the following actions:

  • Analyzing the situation of your business in its current position, the context, its possible flaws and mistakes that might have been made
  • Evaluating the potential of your company in the Spanish market, as well as the possible pitfalls and challenges
  • Drafting a new strategy to reinforce your economic and commercial position
  • Elaborating a new business plan based on your strengths and abilities, taking the characteristics of the Spanish market into account.
  • Identifying new business partners
  • Implementing the activities mentioned in the previous paragraph, ‘start up your business in Spain’

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