In this section, you’ll find the essential procedures related to innovative entrepreneurship. This way, you’ll be able to access the necessary information to start your project, the various processes required to make investments in Spain, and the key data to develop a professional or economic activity in the country.
List of procedures
Business Creation
Through this process, you can complete all the procedures required to set up and launch your company online. This way, you avoid unnecessary travel and save both time and costs.
You can also carry out this procedure in person by visiting the nearest Punto de Atención al Emprendedor (PAE), where you will receive support with the creation of your company and guidance for the effective start of your activity.
Registration of Sole Proprietors (Self-Employed Workers)
This process enables individuals to register as self-employed workers—anyone who regularly, personally and directly carries out one or more economic activities for profit, provided that these activities are not performed under an employment contract with any company.
You can also complete this procedure in person by visiting the nearest Punto de Atención al Emprendedor (PAE), where they will help you create your business and advise you on the effective start of your activity.
Innovative Entrepreneurship Certification
Through this process, you can obtain the Innovative Entrepreneurship Certificate, also known as the Startup Certificate, required to benefit from the tax and social incentives established under the Startup Law.
This certification is valid before all public administrations and entities that must recognize it.
Investor Visa Application
Through this process, you can apply for a visa authorization, which grants you a one-year permit to reside and work throughout Spain, should you choose to do so.
The residence permits regulated under Law 14/2013, supporting entrepreneurs and their internationalization, facilitate the entry and stay in Spain for economic interest reasons, including for investors.
Investor Residence Permit Application
Through this process, you can apply for a residence permit once you are legally in Spain. This authorization grants you a three-year permit to reside and work throughout the national territory, if you wish.
The residence permits regulated under Law 14/2013, supporting entrepreneurs and their internationalization, facilitate the entry and stay in Spain for economic interest reasons, including for investors.
NIF Application for International Investors
Procedure for obtaining the Spanish Tax Identification Number (NIF) for individuals, legal entities, and other organizations. This number is essential for carrying out investments, commercial operations, and meeting tax obligations in Spain.
NIE Application for International Investors
El procedimiento para la obtención del NIE concedido por la Dirección General de la Policía, emite efectos de identificación a las personas físicas que por sus intereses económicos, profesionales o sociales se relacionan con España. El NIE es un número personal, único y exclusivo de carácter secuencial.
Entrepreneur Visa Application
Through this process, you can apply for visa authorization, which grants you a one-year permit to reside and work anywhere in Spain, should you wish to do so.
The residence permits regulated under Law 14/2013, supporting entrepreneurs and their internationalization, facilitate entry and stay in Spain for reasons of economic interest, including for entrepreneurs.
Digital Nomad Visa Application
Through this process, you can apply for visa authorization, which grants you a one-year permit to reside and work throughout Spain, if you choose.
The residence permits regulated under Law 14/2013, supporting entrepreneurs and their internationalization, facilitate entry and stay in Spain for reasons of economic interest, including for international remote workers—digital nomads.
Highly Qualified Professional Visa Application
Through this process, you can apply for visa authorization, which grants you a one-year permit to reside and work across the entire national territory, should you wish to do so.
The residence permits regulated under Law 14/2013, supporting entrepreneurs and their internationalization, facilitate entry and stay in Spain for reasons of economic interest, including for highly qualified professionals.
Entrepreneur Residence Permit Application
Through this process, you can apply for a residence permit when you are legally in Spain. This authorization grants you a three-year permit to reside and work anywhere in the national territory, if you wish.
The residence permits regulated under Law 14/2013, supporting entrepreneurs and their internationalization, facilitate entry and stay in Spain for reasons of economic interest, including for entrepreneurs.
Digital Nomad Residence Permit Application
This process enables you to apply for a residence permit when you are legally in Spain. It grants a three-year authorization (or a shorter period if the employment contract provided has a shorter duration) allowing you to reside and work throughout Spain.
The residence permits regulated under Law 14/2013, supporting entrepreneurs and their internationalization, facilitate entry and stay in Spain for reasons of economic interest for international remote workers.
Highly Qualified Professional Residence Permit Application
Through this process, you can apply for a residence permit when you are legally in Spain. This authorization grants you a three-year permit to reside and work across the national territory, should you choose to do so.
The residence permits regulated under Law 14/2013, supporting entrepreneurs and their internationalization, facilitate entry and stay in Spain for reasons of economic interest, including for highly qualified professionals.
Residence Permit Application for Intra-Corporate Transferees
Through this process, you can apply for a residence permit when you are legally in Spain. This authorization grants you a three-year permit to reside and work throughout the national territory, if you wish.
The residence permits regulated under Law 14/2013, supporting entrepreneurs and their internationalization, facilitate entry and stay in Spain for reasons of economic interest, including for workers carrying out intra-corporate transfers.
NIE Application for International Individuals
This procedure enables you to obtain the NIE, issued by the General Directorate of Police. The NIE serves as an identification number for individuals who, due to their economic, professional or social interests, maintain a relationship with Spain. It is a personal, unique, and sequential identification number.
FNMT Digital Certificate Application
Through this process, you can obtain the FNMT certificate, an electronic certification issued by the Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre – Real Casa de la Moneda (FNMT-RCM). This certificate links the user to signature verification data and confirms their identity.
Cl@ve Digital Certificate Application
Through this process, you can obtain your Cl@ve digital certificate, which allows you to identify yourself before Public Administration services without needing to remember different passwords for each platform.
DNIe Digital Certificate Application
Through this process, you can request the electronic DNI, enabling you to securely carry out a wide range of online procedures with public administrations, public and private companies, and other individuals—at any time and without needing to travel.