Startup visa – your entry to the European market and access to new investments.
Spain, and especially Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia, are perfect for creating new business projects. In 2021, Barcelona ranks fourth in the European Union in the number of financing rounds for startups. The innovative atmosphere, talented people from all over the world and favourable conditions for starting companies, create an ideal environment for the new entrepreneurial projects.
What is needed for a startup visa?
Startup visa is a type of investor visa, only in this case, the minimum amount of investment in your business project is not set.
The main condition is that the new project must meet the interests of Spain: be economically attractive, provide jobs, promote scientific and technological development and be innovative.
Benefits of getting a startup visa
Opportunity to develop your business project
Allows you to develop your project in attractive for investment Spain, and then gives possibly to enter other European markets.
Residence in the country and visa-free travel
Gives the right to reside in Spain all year round, and freely travel throughout the Schengen Agreement.
Permanent Residence Permit
After five years, you have the opportunity to obtain a long-term residence permit for 10 years.
Citizenship
After 10 years of residence, you are eligible to apply for citizenship. In some cases, it can be applied for earlier.
The process of obtaining a startup visa to Spain
Preparation of a business plan and documents
Drawing up a business plan and preparing all necessary documents to apply for project approval by the competent authorities in Spain.
Submitting documents for approval
The submission of a set of documents for approval by the Department of Large Companies is done through the Spanish Consulate. The process of reviewing the application and approval of the project by the competent authorities usually takes 20 working days.
Receiving a decision on the application
The approved decision is the basis for the D visa for the project founder, his team members and family members.
Getting visas
After obtaining the visa, you can move to Spain, but the process of obtaining a residence permit does not end here.
Application for a residence permit in Spain
In Spain, it is necessary to apply for a residence permit. To do this, you must also again provide all the materials on the project and collect additional documents in Spain. This takes an average of 45 working days.
Getting a residence permit card
As a result, you get a residence permit card, with which you can freely reside and move around the whole territory of the European Union. This card is issued for one year with the possibility of renewal for another 2 years.
How can the Lusa Legal team help you?
Comprehensive support in obtaining a startup visa and residence permit:
- We will help you to prepare a business plan to apply to the competent authorities
- Assist in collecting the necessary documents for visas for the team and family members
- Directly in Spain, organize the reception of residence permit cards
- We will prepare all documents to be resubmitted in Spain
- Assist in making appointments with the immigration authorities in Spain
- If necessary, we accompany you to all instances for assistance and translation
- We can open a company and help you understand Spanish taxation as well as reduced taxation and free economic zones (FEZ Barcelona, Cadiz, Vigo, Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla)
20 years of experience
Over the years, our team of lawyers has made more than 1200 residence permits for foreigners in Spain.
Personalized approach
We will conduct a detailed consultation with you upon request, and find you the best option for obtaining visas.
Guaranteeing great results
We guarantee 99% success in obtaining visas when submitting documents prepared under the supervision of our attorneys.
Additional services
When you move to Spain, you may have other questions, with the resolution of which we are happy to help you.
Obtaining an NIE
Foreigners’ Identity
Number
Bank account
Open an account for
you at Spanish bank
Opening a company
We can help you open a company or a branch
Taxes
Personal and
corporate taxes
Insurance
We can help with
arranging insurance
Property Search
We find and arrange
rent or buy
Concierge Service
Any personal help
and assistance
Schools and Universities
Help with enrollment administration
Our team
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IMMIGRATION LAWYER
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OF COUNSEL
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COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
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CORPORATE & TAX LAWYER
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CORPORATE & TAX LAWYER
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