Why You Might Need Company Info in Spain
Whether you’re an investor, supplier, client, or potential business partner, obtaining accurate and official company data is essential to reduce risk and make informed decisions.
✅ You can legally access company info in Spain through the Mercantile Registry (Registro Mercantil).
🔎 What Information Can Be Obtained?
The Spanish Mercantile Registry provides verified data such as:
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📄 Company name, CIF number, and registration status
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🏢 Registered office address
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👤 Directors and legal representatives
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🧾 Company bylaws and incorporation documents
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💰 Share capital and ownership structure
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📊 Filed annual accounts and financial statements
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🚨 Notices of insolvency or legal proceedings
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🏦 Bank liens or embargoes (if any)
📌 You can also verify if a company is actively operating, dissolved, or under administration.
🧾 Official Company Report (Nota Simple)
The most common type of report is the “nota simple”, which includes:
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Basic company identity and structure
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Registered acts (appointments, changes)
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Legal representatives and proxies
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Financial filing status
It’s an essential tool for due diligence, legal compliance, or pre-contract screening.
🧑⚖️ When Is Company Info Required?
You may need to obtain Spanish company info if:
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You’re signing a contract or commercial agreement
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You’re entering a joint venture or investing
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You’re assessing credit risk or solvency
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You’re acquiring shares or assets
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You’re starting litigation or enforcement proceedings
🔍 We help clients verify the background and legal standing of Spanish businesses in any industry.
📂 How to Request the Information
You can obtain Spanish company data through:
1. 🏛️ Registro Mercantil Central (RMC)
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Search by company name or CIF
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Request simple extracts or full certifications
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Typically available in 1–3 working days
2. 📬 Via Legal Representatives (like us)
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Faster access, with translations if needed
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Help interpreting documents and verifying authenticity
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Full due diligence support
📎 Most documents are in Spanish and may require interpretation for foreign users.
🌍 Foreign Investor Due Diligence Example
Case Study: A South African company wanted to partner with a Spanish logistics firm. We:
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Retrieved the company’s full historical registry file
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Analyzed financial filings and director changes
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Flagged a pending insolvency notice
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Advised the client to reconsider the partnership
✅ The client avoided a high-risk deal thanks to early verification.
⚖️ Borderless Lawyers Can Help
We offer fast, accurate, and fully interpreted Spanish company info services:
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✅ Registry report acquisition (nota simple, certification)
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✅ Director/shareholder identification
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✅ Bylaws and incorporation document review
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✅ Financial analysis and red flag reporting
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✅ Document translation and legal guidance
💬 We work with investors, foreign law firms, corporate clients, and private individuals.
📞 Get Reliable Company Information Today
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