Why Verifying a Spanish Company Is Essential
Before signing a contract, making an investment, or entering a joint venture in Spain, it is vital to confirm that the company you’re dealing with:
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Exists and is legally registered
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Has no hidden debts or lawsuits
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Is in good financial and tax standing
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Has not been declared insolvent or blacklisted
This is especially important for foreign investors, international suppliers, and business buyers.
🧾 What to Check When Verifying a Company in Spain
🏛️ 1. Company Registration
All legitimate Spanish companies must be registered with the Registro Mercantil (Commercial Registry). This confirms:
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📌 Official company name
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🆔 Company identification number (CIF/NIF)
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🧑💼 Director(s) and shareholders
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🏢 Registered office
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📅 Date of incorporation
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💶 Capital contribution
➡️ Borderless Lawyers can retrieve a full “Nota Simple Mercantil” report from the registry.
💼 2. Financial Standing
Checking a company’s solvency is crucial before doing business. Look for:
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📉 Balance sheets and profit/loss accounts
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💳 Payment history and credit score
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🧾 Pending debts with tax or Social Security
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🔴 Any insolvency filings or restructuring plans
We provide up-to-date financial reports and due diligence services through direct registry access.
⚖️ 3. Legal Disputes and Insolvency Records
A Spanish company may appear healthy on paper but could be involved in lawsuits or bankruptcy. We search:
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🧑⚖️ Spanish court records
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📂 Insolvency registers
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🔒 Embargoes and asset seizures
📜 4. Trademark and IP Verification
If you’re acquiring or partnering with a brand, confirm their intellectual property status via:
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® Spanish Patent and Trademark Office
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✅ Registered logos, trademarks, domains
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⚠️ Possible disputes or expired rights
🧮 5. Tax and Social Security Compliance
Borderless Lawyers can verify if the company:
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🏦 Has a valid NIF/VAT number
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📊 Is up to date with Spanish Tax Agency obligations
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👥 Complies with labor and Social Security registrations
🌐 6. Verify Online Presence and Public Reputation
Don’t overlook online checks:
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🌟 Google and LinkedIn reviews
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⚠️ Fraud alerts or blacklists
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🌍 Domain registration and website ownership
📑 Documents You Can Obtain
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Nota Simple Mercantil | Basic registry extract on legal data |
Company Profile Report | Financial and operational overview |
Annual Accounts | Profit & loss, balance sheets |
Legal Status Certificate | Certifies company’s active/insolvent status |
Tax Compliance Certificate | Proves no outstanding tax debt |
🛡️ Why Use Borderless Lawyers for Company Verification
✅ Access to official registries (Registro Mercantil, BOE, AEAT)
✅ Multilingual support
✅ Fast turnaround
✅ Tailored due diligence reports
✅ Guidance for investors and legal representatives
🚀 Need to Verify a Spanish Company?
Don’t risk doing business with an unverified company. Let our expert team check the facts before you sign.