Frequently Asked Questions

Since the opening of European borders in 1993, any EU citizen can establish a company in the member state of their choice without being required to reside there, in compliance with national corporate law and in accordance with the 11th Council Directive of the European Union (89/666/EEC).

To bring the French decree of May 30, 1984 (regarding the registration in France of commercial companies headquartered abroad) in line with EU directives, the 11th directive was incorporated into French law by decree no. 92.521 of June 16, 1992, published in the Official Journal on June 17, 1992. Similarly, other European countries have also transposed this directive into their national legislation.

Once we have received all the necessary information and documents from you, the timeline will only depend on how soon our notary is available to schedule an appointment for signing the company formation documents. Typically, we can arrange an appointment within 48 hours, or even less in some cases.

The administrator must be present in person. However, if there are shareholders involved, the transfer of shares can be done remotely.

The company is ready to start invoicing from the day the documents are signed at the notary’s office.

To reserve your company, we initially require a deposit of €500 by bank transfer. The remaining balance is paid on the day of the signing, either in cash or by credit/debit card.

A European directive governs bank transfers between countries. For transfers under €50,000, funds must be made available within a maximum of 6 days, double charges are prohibited, and failed payments must be refunded with interest. In addition, customers must be informed of processing times, exact fees, and available remedies. Specific regulations also apply to cross-border transactions to make them comparable to domestic ones (ATM withdrawals, transfers, card payments).

Transfers to a personal European bank account are unrestricted for amounts below €7,600 per transaction. For amounts above this limit—whether money, securities, or valuables—a customs declaration is required under anti-money laundering laws.

There are no restrictions preventing individuals who are banned from management or banking in another country from creating a company.

In Spain, the total mandatory social contributions amount to 36.95% of the gross salary—30.60% paid by the employer and 6.35% by the employee. These cover social security, unemployment, training, and other statutory benefits.

You can view the full breakdown here.