Why Enter Spain’s Energy Market?
Spain is a leader in renewable energy and a dynamic player in Europe’s transition to clean power. Entrepreneurs and international companies are increasingly investing in:
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🔋 Solar and photovoltaic projects
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🌬️ Wind farms (onshore/offshore)
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♻️ Waste-to-energy technologies
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🛢️ Energy distribution and trading
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🏭 Clean tech and energy infrastructure
With strong government incentives and EU funding, the Spanish energy sector is primed for sustainable growth—and Borderless Lawyers helps clients build legally compliant, investment-ready companies in this space.
🏢 Legal Structures for Energy Companies
You can operate as a:
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SL (Sociedad Limitada) – ideal for SMEs and foreign-owned startups
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SA (Sociedad Anónima) – suitable for large-scale or capital-intensive projects
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Branch office – for international companies expanding into Spain
📌 Most energy investors choose an SL due to its simplified governance and lower capital requirements (€3,000 minimum).
📝 Step-by-Step Company Formation
1. 🔍 Feasibility Study & Business Plan
Assess:
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Market demand
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Available infrastructure
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Licensing needs
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Environmental regulations
Borderless Lawyers connects you with technical and local partners for energy-specific viability studies.
2. 🆔 Company Registration
Steps include:
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Name reservation at the Mercantile Registry
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Drafting of company bylaws
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Notary signing and NIE (Foreigner ID) for shareholders
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Tax registration (CIF) with Agencia Tributaria
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Opening a corporate bank account
📁 Timeline: 2–4 weeks for full setup
3. ⚖️ Sector-Specific Licensing
Depending on the activity (generation, transmission, distribution, trading), you may need:
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Authorization from the Ministry for Ecological Transition (MITECO)
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Connection agreements with grid operators like REE or ENAGÁS
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Environmental impact assessments (EIA)
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Land-use permits and construction licenses
🌞 For solar farms >100kW: apply for administrative authorization + environmental and urban compatibility reports.
4. 💶 Energy Sector Tax & Incentives
Spain offers:
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VAT reductions for clean energy technologies
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Accelerated depreciation for renewable investments
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Access to EU and national grants under PERTE ERHA and NextGenEU funds
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Green bonds and subsidies via IDAE and regional bodies
We guide you in applying for funding, preparing compliant documentation, and maximizing tax benefits.
5. 🧑💼 Employment & Contracts
As your project grows:
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Register workers with Social Security
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Draft compliant labor contracts
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Secure insurance and health & safety protocols
⚠️ In the energy sector, subcontracting, land leasing, and EPC (engineering, procurement, construction) contracts must meet strict legal standards. We draft and review all major agreements.
📌 Real-World Example
Client: A UK-based solar investor sought to build a 10MW plant in southern Spain. We:
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Formed an SL
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Handled land lease negotiations
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Secured grid connection and environmental licenses
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Structured joint venture financing
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Represented the client before MITECO and regional regulators
📈 Why Work with Borderless Lawyers?
We provide end-to-end legal and regulatory support for foreign and Spanish energy companies:
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✅ Business structuring and incorporation
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✅ Regulatory licensing and energy compliance
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✅ Public-private partnership (PPP) advisory
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✅ M&A, JV, and due diligence for acquisitions
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✅ Environmental legal risk analysis
🌐 Multilingual legal support | 💼 Industry experience | 🏗️ Project-ready compliance