What is it?
Choosing the right legal structure is one of the most consequential decisions an entrepreneur makes. At GCT1 we guide you through every available option — from the simple self-employed (autónomo) regime to limited liability companies (SL), public limited companies (SA), and cooperative or professional entities — matching the form to your activity, your partners, your liability exposure, and your growth plans.
Our team drafts the founding statutes, coordinates the notarisation appointment, handles the tax registration, and oversees inscription in the Mercantile Registry. We do not hand you a template; we build documents that reflect your actual operating agreements and protect each partner's position from the start.
Once the company is live we can also set up the shareholders' agreement, establish internal protocols, and advise on the initial corporate governance framework so the business runs smoothly as it scales. Clients across Elche, Alicante, and the broader Valencian Community have trusted this process to GCT1 since 1995.
Who is it for?
- Entrepreneurs and founders launching a new business in Spain
- Foreign investors and expats creating a Spanish subsidiary or branch
- Freelancers transitioning from autónomo to a corporate structure
- Business partners formalising a joint venture or partnership
- Existing companies opening new divisions or subsidiaries
What's included in our service
- Advice on the most suitable legal structure for your activity and goals
- Drafting of founding statutes and memorandum of association
- Coordination of the notarial deed and payment of capital contributions
- Registration with the Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria) and social security
- Inscription in the Mercantile Registry of Alicante
- Shareholders' agreement and internal regulations
- Post-incorporation guidance on banking, licences, and initial compliance
Documentation you will need to provide
- Valid ID or passport of all founders and shareholders
- Certificate of company name availability (Registro Mercantil Central)
- Proof of share capital deposit (bank certificate)
- Draft statutes or business description for initial review
- Tax identification numbers (NIF/NIE) of all parties
- Registered office address documentation
Key deadlines
- Certificate of company name availability: valid for 6 months
- Incorporation must be completed within 6 months of name reservation
- Mercantile Registry inscription: typically 7–15 business days after notarisation
- Tax and social security registration: before commencing commercial activity
Why GCT1
- Over 30 years incorporating companies across the Valencian Community — we know every local requirement
- Integrated legal, tax, and accounting team means your structure is optimised from every angle
- Fixed-fee transparency: you know the total cost before signing anything
- We remain your legal partner after incorporation, handling contracts, compliance, and corporate changes as you grow
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