Company Name Reservation
It is necessary to request the Negative Certificate of Company Name from the Central Mercantile Registry to ensure the chosen name is not already in use. This can be done online through the registry’s website.
.- The certificate for Info360 SL was requested and approved on 12/03/2025.
Obtaining a Provisional Tax ID (NIF)
You must apply for a provisional NIF at the Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT) by submitting form 036.
.-The provisional NIF assigned by the Tax Agency is B12345678.
Opening a Bank Account
A bank account must be opened in the name of the company, and the (15,000€ for an SL) must be deposited. The bank will issue a deposit certificate required for the next step.
.-A bank account was opened at Banc Fictici with IBAN ES12 3456 7890 1234 5678 9012, and 15,000€ was deposited as share capital.
Drafting and Signing the Articles of Association
The Articles of Association, which define how the company operates and the rights and duties of partners, must be drafted and signed before a notary.
.-Drafted by fictitious lawyer Mr. Joan Pérez and signed on 15/03/2025.
Public Deed of Incorporation
The company partners must go to a notary to sign the public deed of incorporation, presenting the bank certificate, the Articles of Association, and the provisional NIF.
.-Signed before fictitious notary Ms. Maria Llorens at the Central Notary Office of Barcelona on 16/03/2025.
Registration with the Mercantile Registry
The public deed must be submitted to the Provincial Mercantile Registry. Once registered, the company obtains its legal personality.
.-Registration confirmed at the Barcelona Mercantile Registry with registration number 2025/0123456 on 18/03/2025.
Obtaining the Final NIF
After registration, you must return to the Tax Agency to obtain the final NIF.
.-Final NIF assigned is B87654321, active since 20/03/2025.
Registration for Economic Activity Tax (IAE)
You must notify the Tax Agency of the start of activity using form 036 or 037. Most small companies are exempt from payment.
.-Registered on 21/03/2025 under code 751 – Digital Technology Services.
Registration with Social Security
The company must be registered with Social Security to hire employees. If the partners will work in the company, they must register as self-employed in the RETA (Special Regime for Self-Employed Workers).
.-Registered with Social Security under affiliation number 08/123456789 on 22/03/2025.
Licenses and Permits
Depending on the activity and location, municipal licenses may be required. Check with the corresponding local council.
.-Activity license approved by Barcelona City Council on 25/03/2025 for digital operations.
Sources and Legal Support
Information obtained from the websites of the Central Mercantile Registry, Spanish Tax Agency, Social Security, and Chambers of Commerce. Procedures were carried out both online and in person, according to each institution’s requirements.
.-All information and procedures in this example were carried out fictitiously for educational purposes.
Sources of our information
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