Buying an existing chain in Spain can be the fastest way to enter the market, but also one of the most complex legally. At Mecan Legal we guide you through target selection, due diligence, tax structuring and rebranding so you can acquire a network of stores or service units and adapt it safely to your brand.
If you already run boutique hotels or hostels at home, Spain offers vibrant cities and strong tourism, but also very specific rules. Mecan Legal helps you choose your model (owned, leased, managed or franchised), secure the right buildings and coordinate licences, staffing and tax so your Spanish roll-out is solid from day one.
If you have a strong brand and want to grow in Spain, partnering with a local investor can speed up your roll-out. At Mecan Legal we structure your joint venture, from shareholder agreement to premises and exit paths, so the chain grows with brand control, clear governance and a fair return for both partners.
If your gym or boutique studio brand works well at home, Spain offers a fitness-friendly culture and ideal cities to grow. Mecan Legal helps you choose and secure premises, negotiate leases, design member contracts and structure a multi-unit fitness chain that is legally robust and ready to scale.
Have a clinic brand abroad and want to expand to Spain? Understand licences, staff, premises and corporate structure before rolling out a chain.
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If your company plans to relocate key employees to Spain, you need more than a generous salary package. Mecan Legal aligns visas, contracts, tax and social security so international mobility to Spain is legally robust, attractive for executives and fully consistent with your wider corporate strategy.
If you are considering build-to-rent, coliving or student housing investments in Spain, you need more than a strong asset: you need solid legal structure. Mecan Legal guides investors on planning rules, licences, contracts and risk management, so your build to rent and coliving Spain legal strategy supports long-term, scalable returns instead of fragile, short-term deals.
If your foreign company is facing an employment dispute in Spain, you need a clear, local strategy from day one. Mecan Legal supports employers with dismissals, negotiations and labour court procedures, while helping you prevent future conflicts through compliant contracts, policies and practical HR guidance.
If you are a foreign entrepreneur or investor planning to launch a business in Spain, legal structure and compliance matter from day one. Mecan Legal provides end-to-end support with company formation, tax registrations and ongoing governance, so you can focus on growth while we handle Spanish regulations, paperwork and risk control.
