* For working projects, the timeframe depends on the baseline of your situation . Review time for a submitted project averages 45-60 days . It is optimal to start work 60 days before submission .
Benefits of a Startup Visa in Spain
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Minimum tax for 4 years per legal entity (15%)
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Minimum personal tax in the absence of activity (86EUR/month)
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Possibility to benefit from a preferential tax regime for foreigners (known as “Beckham's Law”), which provides a fixed income tax rate.
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Incentives for innovation: the government offers tax credits and deductions for companies investing in research and development.
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No obligation to launch the business and hire employees immediately.
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Right to work regardless of the success of the project: If your startup is not successful, you and your family retain the right to live and work officially in Spain.
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Spouse or partner (pareha de hecho is one of our services).
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Minor children.
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Children over 18 and parents if they are financially dependent on you.
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Legal stay from the moment of submission for consideration, even with an expired Schengen visa
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Obtaining a permanent residence permit (Permanent Residence Permit) after 5 years.
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Possibility of obtaining Spanish citizenship after 10 years of residence.
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Packages for Startup Visa Application
How it Works
Stage 1
(2 months before submission)
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Initial Consultation and Planning
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Signing the contract and payment
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Discussion of your business idea: we will assess its compliance with the startup visa requirements.
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Creating an individual action plan based on your goals and timelines.
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Finalizing the team and starting the development of the business plan.
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Collection of necessary documents.
Stage 2
(6 weeks before submission)
Working on the Business Plan
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Consultations with experts: Refinement and optimization of the business plan.
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Filling out/optimizing resumes and LinkedIn profiles.
Translation and Certification of Documents
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Sworn translation into Spanish of all documents.
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Notarial certification and apostille if necessary
Stage 3
(4 weeks before submission)
Translation and Certification of Documents
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Sworn translation into Spanish of all documents.
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Notarial certification and apostille if necessary.
Payment of Government Fees
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Government fee: €73.26 for application processing.
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Payment instructions: We assist in making the payment correctly or handle the payment on your behalf.
Professional Document Review
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Analysis of the document package for compliance with requirements.
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Improvement recommendations: Identifying possible errors or deficiencies.
Stage 4
(1 week before submission)
Submission of the Business Plan and Supporting Documents
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Uploading the business plan and supporting documents to the ENISA platform.
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Final review and signing of all documents.
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Submission of the application to UGE.
Stage 5
(tracking the application)
Application Status Monitoring
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Tracking progress and promptly responding to UGE requests.
Additional Requests
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Providing additional documents or information upon UGE request.
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Timely response to expedite the review process.
Stage 6
(receiving a decision )
Upon Receiving a Positive Decision:
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Appointment for fingerprint submission.
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Waiting period: 30-40 days.
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Issuance of a three-year residence card (TIE).
Stage 7
(adaptation)
Business and Personal Setup
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Registration as Autonomo or establishment of an SL (Sociedad Limitada).
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Opening a bank account.
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Selecting a school for children.
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Launching the project and beginning a new life chapter.
our results
Additional Services :
Project Review (€990)
If you have a business plan but need an expert opinion to determine if it aligns with the current needs and strategy of Spain, a detailed analysis of the idea, structure, and supporting documents.
Recommendations on the adaptation of the project/ BP according to our expertise to increase approval chances.
Submission Business (€490)
- document check-up for UGE,
- filing of required forms
- document submission with our electronic signature,
- tracking of incoming requests, and uploading your responses to follow-up inquiries related to the current application.
Submission Premium (€990)
Everything in Business + unlimited communication with a case manager via online chat, assistance with completing and submitting ENISA forms, coordination of document translation services, guidance through the insurance issuance process, and full support in obtaining the TIE card (appointment scheduling, document preparation, and interpreter arrangement).
Settling-in Support
We help with car rental, schools, bank accounts, registration, insurance, TIE, and more to make you feel at home faster
Translation of Documents
(Jurado) – from €50/page
We coordinate the translation of legal documents by certified sworn translators (Jurado). This includes selecting a qualified translator, ensuring timely processing, and reviewing the final document for accuracy before submission.
Essential Documents
Here, we pay special attention to documents that require time to obtain, such as a criminal record certificate with an apostille.
If you encounter difficulties obtaining any of the required documents, feel free to contact us—we will assist you.
You can download the full list below.
Criminal record certificate with apostille + Jurado translation
From the country/countries where the applicant has resided for more than six (6) months within the two years preceding the application submission.
If you already have Spanish residency for more than six months, a criminal record certificate is not required.
Copies of marriage/birth certificates with apostille + sworn translation (traducción jurada)
**An apostille is not required if the certificate was issued in one of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Hungary, Germany, Greece, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Finland, France, Croatia, Czech Republic, and Sweden.
One-year health insurance
Public or private health insurance in Spain (not a tourist policy!), issued for one year, with no waiting periods and no co-payments (sin carencia, sin copagos).
Conditions + Contract
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