What Are Fiduciary Services in Spain?
Fiduciary services in Spain involve the management, administration, or protection of assets on behalf of another party, under strict legal and ethical obligations.
Whether you’re an individual, a trust, or a business, fiduciary services ensure compliance, confidentiality, and peace of mind. They are especially valuable for:
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🌍 Foreign investors
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🏘️ Property owners in Spain
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🏦 High-net-worth individuals
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🏢 Companies needing legal representation or holding structures
🔐 Types of Fiduciary Services Available in Spain
🧑⚖️ Legal Representation & Directorship
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Appoint a local resident director or legal representative
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Fulfill Spanish corporate governance and registry requirements
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Protect anonymity and provide local authority interface
💼 Company Formation & Management
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Establish Spanish companies with nominee directors or shareholders
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Ensure compliance with Spanish corporate laws
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Provide registered office address and tax management
🏛️ Trust and Estate Administration
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Management of assets, inheritances, or family trusts
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Cross-border estate planning for Spanish and foreign heirs
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Support with wills, probate, and inheritance tax
🏘️ Property Holding & Administration
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Holding real estate through corporate or fiduciary structures
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Rent collection, tax filings, and property management
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Anonymous or private property ownership setups
📑 Regulatory Compliance & Tax Reporting
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Ensure FATCA, CRS, and Spanish tax compliance
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Handle accounting, filings, and declarations
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Prevent tax liability through correct structuring
⚖️ Legal Framework for Fiduciary Services in Spain
Fiduciary duties in Spain are regulated by:
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Spanish Civil Code (duties of loyalty, diligence, and accountability)
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Commercial Code (for company and commercial representation)
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Anti-Money Laundering laws (mandatory UBO disclosure in some cases)
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EU Directives on transparency and financial services
📌 Spain does not have a trust law like Anglo-Saxon countries, but fiduciary arrangements can be structured contractually or through corporate entities.
🧠 Who Needs Fiduciary Services in Spain?
Fiduciary services are particularly useful for:
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📊 Foreign investors needing corporate holding structures
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👴 Individuals doing cross-border inheritance planning
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🧳 Non-residents who own assets but want limited administrative burden
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🏛️ Foundations or nonprofits needing local management
💬 Real Client Example
Case: A South African business family used a Spanish SL company to hold several residential properties in Madrid. Borderless Lawyers provided nominee directorship, handled tax filings, and ensured all rental income was declared, while protecting the family’s anonymity.
🤝 How Borderless Lawyers Can Help
We offer discreet and legally compliant fiduciary services:
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✅ Nominee directors and corporate officers
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✅ Property holding and management structures
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✅ Inheritance and estate planning
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✅ Spanish company management & accounting
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✅ Tax and regulatory compliance