Introduction

As part of our “Soft Landing Services for US Companies in Spain” initiative, it is a pleasure to announce that Business Advice Spain incorporated 3 subsidiaries of US companies in Spain in 2020. All 3 were subsidiaries of American Incs and were incorporated “on a distance” with the use of powers of attorney (POA).

Soft Landing Services for US Companies in Spain

Our soft landing services for US companies in Spain encompass:

• Legal services: Advisory on what legal form the subsidiary should take on (Rep office, limited liability company). What composition the board of directors should have. Or if it is better to leave it with 1 or 2 directors. In providing such services we also take into account practical issues such as tax numbers, NIF, CIF and NIE numbers, for shareholders, directors and possible employees, etc.
• Accounting and tax returns: This is a very important aspect for foreign and US companies operating through a subsidiary in Spain. The need for a Spanish accountant who understand the needs of a foreign owner. When starting a business overseas it is crucial that the owners maintain the sense of being in control of finance and operations. We work with many foreign owners or shareholders and understand that need. Although Spain has its own GAAP, we are used to work with foreign accountancy programs (Aqilla, Exact to name a few).
• Employment and payroll: Help with setting up your subsidiary with the Spanish social security, registering it with the collaborating entities, draft and advice on employment contracts, subsidies, etc. Then we provide payroll services informing you on what the personnel cost is, breaking it down in the different tax and social security concepts. And we send you the information on what amounts your subsidiary is to transfer as salary. We help you with dismissals, collective bargaining agreements and many other aspects of labor law.
• Tax advisory: Where necessary we can help you with tax advise. In many cases we see the need for intercompany agreements between the foreign US entity and the local subsidiary in Spain. Transfer pricing often comes into play. But also other elements that may have an impact on determining where tax is due, substance requirements. VAT aspects.

Contact and further information

If you would like any further information on Soft Landing Services for US Companies in Spain, do not hesitate to get in touch with us. Or contact Jochem Schoevers directly for an introductory meeting at +34610739364 or jschoevers@businessadvicespain.com.