Spain

Spain is an important south western EU state and also signatory of schengen agreement. Spain has warm climate and hot summers. The currency is Euro. Spain is major producer of olives, fruits and food products. The country has well developed transport systems and real estate is in high demand. Madrid (capital), Barcelona, Valencia, Sevilla, Grenada are some of the important major cities in Spain. Catalonia’s capital, Barcelona, is defined by Antoni Gaudí’s modernist architecture, including the Sagrada Família basilica visited by over a million tourists every year.

Residence program

Non-lucrative visa or entrepreneur residence.

Citizenship program

No citizenship by investment. Naturalisation after 10 years of legal residence.

Investment Name

Non-lucrative visa or entrepreneur residence

Minimum Investment

  • Non-lucrative visa: proof of sufficient passive income or savings
  • Entrepreneur residence under Startup Law 28/2022: an innovative business project

Visa Type:

Residence permit issued for 2 years (renewable after).

Processing time

Varies. Contact us for current timing.

Minimum Stay Requirements

No minimum stay requirements. A visit to Spain atleast once required.

Permanent Residency (PR)

After 5 years

Spanish citizenship

After 10 years of residence

Spanish passport

Spanish passport holders can visit these countries without visa.

spanish-visa

Spanish Company Types

The common two types of companies incorporated in spain:

  • “Sociedad Limitada” –“Limited Company” (share capital €3000)
  • “Sociedad Anónima” –“Public Company” (share capital €60,000)

 

Taxes

Taxes does not apply as long as you dont live for more than 6 months.

VAT

Spain VAT is 21%

EU VAT is charged when invoicing to Business-2-Consumer  and Business-2-Business transactions within European Union VAT system.  EU VAT is exempted when a EU registered firm quotes a valid VAT number in their invoice.  EU VAT does not apply for transactions outside EU.

For example, if VAT is 10%, Product X (from Germany) costs €100, the net amount charged to Mr.Y (France) is €110.

You cannot Apply

  • If you have visa denial to schengen countries, UK.
  • If you have past criminal record.
  • If you are a threat to safety and security of the country.
  • If you fail due diligence test
  • If you are from blacklisted country or trade embargo imposed.

Double citizenship

Restricted. Dual citizenship is only possible in some cases.

Last reviewed November 2026. Programme rules change often, so confirm details with us before investing.

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