🇪🇸 Why Start a Business in Ibiza?
Ibiza is a global magnet for hospitality, events, and wellness businesses. Its seasonal economy and international reach make it ideal for:
✅ Restaurants, beach bars, and event services
✅ Fashion, boutique retail, and luxury rentals
✅ Yoga, retreats, and wellness studios
✅ Real estate and tourism services
✅ Digital nomad businesses (marketing, consulting, design)
Ibiza offers high visibility for entrepreneurs — but requires strict legal and tax compliance.
🏢 Legal Business Structures in Ibiza
| Structure | Best For | Requires NIE? |
|---|---|---|
| SL Company (Sociedad Limitada) | Hospitality, retail, events | ✅ Yes |
| Freelancer (Autónomo) | Consultants, instructors, artists | ✅ Yes |
| Branch/Subsidiary | Foreign companies expanding | ✅ Yes |
Need help choosing? We offer strategy sessions to align your activity with the right structure.
🧾 How to Set Up an SL Company in Ibiza
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Get your NIE (Foreigner ID Number)
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Reserve your company name at the Central Mercantile Registry
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Open a business bank account in Ibiza and deposit €3,000 capital
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Draft and notarize company bylaws
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Sign formation documents before an Ibiza notary
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Obtain CIF (tax ID) and register the activity (Modelo 036)
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Register with Registro Mercantil de Ibiza
📌 Everything can be handled remotely via Power of Attorney (POA).
👨💻 How to Register as a Freelancer in Ibiza
Autónomo setup is ideal for solo founders and creators:
✅ NIE + Modelo 036 or 037
✅ Register with Social Security (RETA)
✅ Choose simplified tax regime (most common)
✅ Invoice legally within 1–3 business days
✅ Optional VAT and VIES registration (for EU trade)
We manage your registrations and provide monthly tax filing support.
🏠 Business Address in Ibiza
To register your activity, you need a fiscal address. Options include:
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Residential or coworking space
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Commercial lease or retail premises
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Virtual office in Ibiza (legal for SL and autónomo registration)
💡 We offer fully legal fiscal addresses with mail forwarding, recognized by AEAT.
🌐 Can You Start a Business in Ibiza Remotely?
Yes. Most of our clients launch their business without traveling to Spain, using POA to:
✅ Apply for NIE and digital certificate
✅ Open a bank account
✅ Attend the notary signing
✅ File all tax and registry forms
You stay compliant without ever stepping foot on the island.
💡 Popular Business Ideas in Ibiza
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Beach clubs and cocktail lounges
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Luxury villa management
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DJs, event planners, and artists
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Yoga instructors and wellness retreats
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High-end e-commerce and design studios
Whether seasonal or year-round, we help you establish your Ibiza venture legally.
❌ Mistakes to Avoid
⛔ Skipping NIE or digital certificate before setup
⛔ Using a non-compliant business address
⛔ Signing commercial leases without zoning review
⛔ Not registering staff with Social Security
⛔ Ignoring the seasonal tax obligations for summer business
🧑💼 Our Business Setup Services in Ibiza
Borderless Lawyers provides:
✅ NIE, CIF, digital certificate application
✅ Company formation and freelancer registration
✅ Notary setup and POA drafting
✅ Bylaws, Modelo 036/037, tax filings
✅ Virtual office and address service
✅ Ongoing accounting and labor law support
📞 Ready to Start Your Business in Ibiza?
From beach clubs to boutique consultancies, we help you launch your business the right way.
👉 Contact us now to start your Ibiza business with full legal support.