🌴 Why Form a Business in Alicante?
Alicante is one of Spain’s most popular destinations for expats, retirees, and lifestyle entrepreneurs. With its coastal appeal and affordable infrastructure, it’s ideal for starting small-to-medium sized businesses.
✅ Large and growing foreign population (UK, Dutch, Scandinavian)
✅ Affordable cost of living and business rent
✅ Access to Valencia, Murcia, and Madrid markets
✅ Ideal for tourism, real estate, healthcare, and services
✅ Business-friendly municipal support for entrepreneurs
🏢 Common Company Types for Foreigners in Alicante
| Business Type | Recommended For |
|---|---|
| SL (Sociedad Limitada) | Most popular – limited liability, flexible, scalable |
| Autónomo | Freelancers, consultants, small services |
| SA (Sociedad Anónima) | Larger-scale ventures or investors |
| Subsidiary or Branch | Expanding international business |
💡 In most cases, forming an SL is the ideal route for legal protection, professional image, and financial flexibility.
📝 Steps to Form a Business in Alicante
1. Get Your NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero)
This is required for all foreign shareholders, directors, and representatives. We handle fast NIE processing in Alicante.
2. Register Your Company Name
Apply for a company name certificate via the Registro Mercantil Central.
3. Open a Corporate Bank Account
Deposit the €3,000 minimum share capital and obtain a bank certificate.
4. Sign the Deed at a Notary
We handle this locally or remotely using Power of Attorney.
5. Register at the Mercantile Registry of Alicante
This finalizes the company’s legal creation.
6. Obtain Your Company NIF (Tax ID)
Register with Agencia Tributaria to activate your fiscal identity.
💡 Our firm provides full incorporation support, whether you’re in Spain or abroad.
🧾 Tax Obligations in Alicante
| Tax Type | Rate / Notes |
|---|---|
| Corporate Tax (SL) | 25% (15% for first 2 years if newly formed) |
| VAT (IVA) | 21% standard, lower for food/hospitality |
| Freelance Income Tax | Up to 47%, with deductions |
| Withholding Tax | 15% on services from registered professionals |
We register your company with the local tax authorities and manage quarterly and annual filings.
👥 Hiring Employees in Alicante
When hiring, you’ll need to:
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Register with Tesorería de la Seguridad Social
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Draft and register employment contracts
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Calculate employer-side contributions (~30%)
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Set up payroll and payslips
💡 We manage full employment compliance and payroll onboarding for Alicante businesses.
🏢 Where to Set Up Your Office in Alicante
Depending on your business model, you can:
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Lease retail or office space (Centro, Playa de San Juan, Albufereta)
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Register a virtual office
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Use a home address (if allowed under zoning rules and activity type)
💡 We review lease terms and help you meet licensing or zoning requirements.
🛂 Residency Through Business Formation
Starting a business in Alicante can support:
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Self-employed visa (autónomo)
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Entrepreneur visa (innovative startups)
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Investor residency (via Spanish company or property)
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Digital Nomad Visa (if working remotely)
💡 We handle both business setup and immigration residency applications.
🚀 Popular Business Sectors in Alicante
✔️ Real estate agencies & property management
✔️ Medical services & wellness centers
✔️ Hospitality (hotels, cafés, vacation rentals)
✔️ Legal & consulting services
✔️ E-commerce or online services with local base
⚖️ Legal Services for Business Owners in Alicante
✅ SL & autónomo registration
✅ NIE, NIF, social security registration
✅ Drafting of bylaws, POA, notarial filings
✅ Tax filings, accounting, and payroll
✅ Immigration packages linked to business setup
✅ Property-related business licensing
📞 Ready to Form a Business in Alicante?
Our legal team helps expats and investors open companies in Alicante with total compliance — from NIE to accounting and immigration.
👉 Contact us today to start your company in Alicante — seamlessly and legally.