Spain Legal Guides
Smart Moves by Mecan Legal
Bringing Non-EU Employees to Spain: Sponsorship, Permits and Compliance for Companies
Bringing non EU employees to Spain company sponsorship requires more than filing a permit application. Employers must meet salary thresholds, contract standards and ongoing reporting duties. Coordinating immigration, tax and payroll from the outset reduces compliance risks and ensures key talent can relocate smoothly.
Executor of an Estate with Spanish Assets: Guide for Foreign-Based Executors
Acting as executor of estate with Spanish assets adds cross-border legal and tax responsibilities. Spanish notarial procedures, inheritance tax deadlines and property registry formalities must be handled correctly to avoid delays and personal liability. Understanding how Spanish law interacts with the foreign will is essential for a smooth administration.
Trademark Registration in Spain for Foreign Brands and Startups
Trademark registration Spain for foreign companies is a critical step before launching or scaling operations locally. A registered trademark protects your brand name and logo from copycats and costly disputes. Early searches and strategic filing decisions can prevent conflicts and strengthen your market position from day one.
Owning Spanish Property Through a Family Company: Pros, Cons and Legal Design
A family holding company for Spanish property can provide structure, governance and succession clarity when managing multiple homes in Spain. However, it is not automatically a tax-saving vehicle. The key lies in designing a compliant, efficient and internationally coordinated structure aligned with your residence, wealth profile and long-term family objectives.
Which Spanish Visa Fits Your Profile? Immigration Strategy Before Moving
Choosing the wrong visa can delay your move, limit your options and create tax problems later. At Mecan Legal, we design a personalised immigration strategy based on your income, family, business plans and long-term goals. A structured consultation helps you choose the right Spanish residence route before you commit.
Buying Commercial Premises in Spain for Your Own Business
Buying commercial premises for your own business in Spain requires more than a good location. We coordinate due diligence, licences, contracts and tax structuring so the property is legally ready for your activity. A preventive legal approach avoids delays, regulatory surprises and costly mistakes from day one.
NDAs and Service Agreements in Spain for Foreign Businesses
Sharing know-how or services with a Spanish counterparty requires contracts tailored to local law. This guide explains how to structure enforceable NDAs and service agreements in Spain to protect IP, fees and business relationships. Mecan Legal adapts and negotiates cross-border commercial contracts for foreign companies.
Buying an Existing Spanish Company as a Foreigner: Legal Checklist
Buying an existing Spanish company can give you speed and market access, but it also means inheriting its legal and tax history. This guide explains how to structure due diligence, negotiate the share purchase agreement and control liability exposure. Mecan Legal supports foreign investors through every stage of the acquisition.
Buying a Multi-Unit Building in Spain: Legal Guide for Foreign Investors
Buying a full residential or mixed-use building in Spain requires far deeper analysis than purchasing a single flat. This guide explains how to structure the deal, review rent rolls and tenant risks, and manage planning and tax exposure. Mecan Legal supports professional investors with coordinated legal due diligence and structuring.
Living in Spain as Family of an EU Citizen: Legal Guide
Reuniting in Spain with an EU citizen partner or relative can be faster than other routes, but it still requires strong proof of the relationship and sufficient means. At Mecan Legal we prepare complete files, coordinate marriage or registered partnership documentation, and help you avoid refusals, delays and future issues if the relationship changes.
Non-Lucrative Visa in Spain: Requirements and Common Mistakes
The non-lucrative visa is one of the most popular routes to live in Spain on savings or a pension, but it is also frequently refused due to paperwork and insurance mistakes. At Mecan Legal we build a strong file, review income evidence and health insurance, include family correctly, and plan renewals and a future change of status.
How to Stay in Spain After Studies with the Job-Seeker Visa
Spain’s job-seeker residence is a key opportunity for non-EU graduates who want to stay legally after finishing studies. Success depends on strict timing, the right university certificates and a coherent file. At Mecan Legal we prepare the application and, most importantly, the next-step plan so you can convert that year into a work or highly qualified professional permit.
Go Global. We Make Spain Simple.
Confident decisions, clear answers, and a legal team with you from start to finish.