Question 1

What is a Sociedad Limitada (SL)?

Accepted Answer

The Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (S.L. or S.R.L.) is a Spanish company form in which partners’ liability is generally limited to the capital they contribute. It is often compared to a private limited company or an LLC, but this is only an approximation: it is a Spanish legal form governed by Spanish law, not a legal equivalent.

Question 2

Can I really form my SL in 48 hours?

Accepted Answer

Our goal is to prepare and file the paperwork within 48 hours from the moment all documentation is complete and validated. Signing before the notary and registration with the Registro Mercantil (Commercial Registry) depend on those bodies, so full formation may take longer.

Question 3

When do the 48 hours start?

Accepted Answer

From the moment we have received and validated all the required documentation, not from when the request is submitted.

Question 4

Does the timeframe include registration?

Accepted Answer

No. Registration is carried out by the Registro Mercantil according to its own timeframes, which we do not control and cannot guarantee.

Question 5

What documents do I need?

Accepted Answer

Details of the partners, the planned business activity, the desired company name, the share capital and the registered office. Final requirements depend on each company and the applicable procedure; foreign partners usually need additional documents, such as a Spanish tax identification number (NIE or NIF).

Question 6

What is the negative name certificate?

Accepted Answer

The certificación negativa de denominación social is issued by the Registro Mercantil Central (Spain’s Central Commercial Registry) to confirm that the chosen company name is admissible and does not match an existing company. It is generally required to sign the deed of incorporation. The name reservation is included in all our packages.

Question 7

Which package should I choose?

Accepted Answer

Package 1 covers the formation. Package 2 adds digital certificates, useful to deal with Spanish authorities online from day one. Package 3 also includes the Spanish national trademark application.

Question 8

Do prices include VAT?

Accepted Answer

Professional fees are shown plus VAT (IVA) and the estimated total already includes it. Third-party costs may vary depending on each case.

Question 9

How do I start, and in which language?

Accepted Answer

Choose your package and complete the MDH Emprende order form. The form and the formation documents are currently in Spanish; the deed of incorporation is signed before a Spanish notary.

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