Entrepreneur Visa in Spain

Another option to get a residency visa that could allow you to work in Spain is provided by the Entrepreneur´s visa, under Law 14/2013.

This is a residence permit created for those non-EU citizens who want to open a start-up business in Spanish territory. Upon compliance with the requirements set-out in the relevant legislation, Spanish immigration law will grant you residency as a result of your business idea. However, bear in mind that business must be truly innovative and the project is required to be aligned with the interests of Spain.In order to be accepted, your project must fulfil the following conditions: 

• It has to create employment for the country, at least in the long-run, and be a positive stimulus for the general Spanish economy and good investment opportunities
• The business must involve a high level of technology and enhance the socio-economic development of Spain.

• An initial discussion with lawyers highly experienced in making successful applications for residency visas based on an innovative business start-up
• A business plan or application for a visa by innovative business start-up is prepared, and all other documents required for a successful application are assembled under the guidance of your lawyer
• Assistance and advice on the documentation required and completing the forms (all in Spanish only) to ensure the application(s) is/are approved
• Assistance upon arrival with obtaining foreign residency cards
• Employment law services to ensure that employee contracts and conditions are dealt with in a manner consistent with Spanish health and safety and employment law
• Ongoing tax, accounting and payroll services to help with the compliance aspects of your business are also available upon request

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

• Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
• Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
• Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
• Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
• All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
• Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
• Continuous quality controls and reviews.