Business Plan

All posts, Company creation process Leave a comment   Published on August 20, 2012 par Jonatan Carbonell

business plan when starting up a businssA business plan is a written description of your business’ future. It sets the direction for your business and keeps you on track once you’re up and running.

It may also be a requirement when seeking finance.
Your plan should reflect the current reality of your business, the environment in which it operates, and your present and future goals. Read more →

Spain, among business and pleasure

All posts, Living in Spain, Working conditions in Spain Leave a comment   Published on August 1, 2012 par Jonatan Carbonell

Enjoying a paella with your business colleagues, having a walk on the seaside or working in high-quality premises: make the most of your business life in Spain !

Feel free to share your Spanish business experiences with us !

NIE: Spanish Foreigner Number of Identification

All posts, Company creation process, Working conditions in Spain Leave a comment   Published on July 30, 2012 par Jonatan Carbonell

nie-spain-identification-numberAn NIE Number (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) is a tax identification number to be used in Spain.

Both EU citizens and non-EU citizens get issued an NIE. It consists of an ‘X’ or ‘Y’ followed by 7 or 8 digits then another letter.

The NIE is not a fiscal residency identification; you can have a NIE and be fiscal resident in another country.

The NIE number is needed in order to file taxes, buy property, set up a business, open a bank account, and for almost all other forms you fill out. When forming a company, everyone who will be directors and shareholders of the company will need a NIE. This is the first step in forming a company or in buying a shelf company. Read more →

Becoming resident for tax purposes in Spain? How and why?

All posts, Living in Spain Leave a comment   Published on July 27, 2012 par Jonatan Carbonell

taxation-residence-spainWho can be resident for tax purposes in Spain?

First, we must differentiate European and non-European citizens. Indeed, only European citizens may live in Spain and become aSpanish tax resident. People from other countries cannot live nor obtain the tax residence in Spain. What are the conditions to become Spanish tax resident? The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development OECD considers 3 criterions to determine the tax residence of an individual.

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Spain, strategic location for international trade

All posts, Spanish news 2 Comments   Published on July 23, 2012 par Jonatan Carbonell

spain, latin america: gate for business and tradeMember of the European Union, Spain has become an advantageous location for global entrepreneurs: it offers a gate to Europa for American entrepreneurs on one hand and a gate to America for European businessmen on another hand.

Spain, a gate to Europa ! Spain counts 46 million inhabitants, unequally distributed over the peninsula. It is the fifth European economy and is one of the most developed countries of the Union. It offers high development and education levels: telecommunication system, highly educated human resources, know-how, top purchasing power, etc. Read more →

Barcelona, European Economical Center

All posts, Spanish news 1 Comment   Published on July 18, 2012 par Jonatan Carbonell

Barcelone-centre-économique-européenThe capital of the Spanish region Cataluña points out to be a dynamic business area: the number of entrepreneur starting up a business in Barcelona is constantly increasing.

The city indeed offers numerous assets for business purposes: Barcelona provides a high quality of life to entrepreneurs; it shows an economic dynamism and strong reaction toward the crisis and has a geographical and suitable economic environment for companies.

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European VAT number, what is this and how does it work?

All posts, Spanish taxation Leave a comment   Published on July 5, 2012 par Jonatan Carbonell

european-vat-numberThe Value Added Tax (VAT) is a general consumption tax assessed on the value added to a good or service.

This tax affects the final price of the product or service and is payable by the final consumer. The tax is then paid by the consumer as part of the product price, collected by the selling company, and then refunded to the State. The VAT payment is different whether the trading exchange occurs within the European Union or between a member of the EU and a non-member State.

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Spanish business environment

All posts, Working conditions in Spain Leave a comment   Published on June 29, 2012 par Jonatan Carbonell

spanish-business-environmentYou are entrepreneur and you want to start up your business? 

What about Spain? Let’s have a look at the Spanish business environment: labor force availability, telecommunication costs, access and transports quality, real estate prices, labor costs, ect. Read more →

Buying a ready-made company in Spain?

All posts, Company creation process 2 Comments   Published on June 26, 2012 par Jonatan Carbonell

start a company in spainCreating a company in Spain may be long and complicated. Indeed, it is required to carry out many administrative tasks. In order to get an effective company, two or three weeks will be necessary and you will be required to come several times in Spain.

However, there is an alternative to obtain your company in less than 24 hours.

You can buy a ready-made company. They are company previously registered with a view to being sold. They have not registered any activity and are of course free of any debt. They are registered in the Spanish Companies Register with a generic name that you will be able to change.

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Spain: Business and Holidays

All posts, Living in Spain, Working conditions in Spain Leave a comment   Published on June 25, 2012 par Jonatan Carbonell

Holidays and days off in SpainYou are running a business in Spain and your employees are tired and want to know when will be on holidays ? 

Lets consider now the Spanish holidays and days off. They may be important when establishing your annual planning.

Here are the official days off and holidays period for 2012.

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