Entry requires EEA incorporation as an SA (or equivalent), a Spanish legal representative, minimum €100,000 capital, and securing both general and singular licences — the general licence available only via periodic public tender. No physical office is mandatory but a legal presence and DGOJ register entry are required. Time-to-launch is medium, gated by tender timing and certification.
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Spain · Question 03 of 11
Market entry in practice: How hard is entry, really?
Mixed · Probable · Not reviewed · Back to full Spain report →
Key section parameters
| Jurisdiction | Spain (ES) |
|---|---|
| Regulator | DGOJ |
| Favourability | Mixed |
| Confidence | Probable |
| Review status | Not reviewed |
| Last collected | 18 Oct 2026 |
Summary answer
Entry requires EEA incorporation as an SA (or equivalent), a Spanish legal representative, minimum €100,000 capital, and securing both general and singular licences — the general licence available only via periodic public tender. No physical office is mandatory but a legal presence and DGOJ register…