Apostille Documents to Open a Company or Branch in Spain

Spain is a popular destination for US companies looking to expand into the European Union. Opening a branch (sucursal) or subsidiary (filial) in Spain requires apostilled US corporate documents. Miami Dade Apostille handles the full authentication process from Miami.

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Documents Required by the Spanish Mercantile Registry

The Registro Mercantil typically requires apostilled articles of incorporation, a certificate of good standing from the state of incorporation, corporate resolutions authorizing the Spanish operation, and a power of attorney for the Spanish representative. All documents must be translated into Spanish by a sworn translator (traductor jurado).

Apostille and Translation

We obtain the apostille from the Florida Secretary of State or the US Department of State, then coordinate certified Spanish translation by a sworn translator recognized in Spain. This ensures your documents are accepted by Spanish notaries and the Mercantile Registry.

Spain Digital Nomad Visa and Business Setup

If you are also applying for the Spain Digital Nomad Visa or the Non-Lucrative Visa, you may need additional apostilled documents such as background checks, diplomas, and financial statements. We handle all of these from Miami.

Turnaround

Standard apostille: 1–a timeline confirmed after document review. Translation: 2–5 additional business days depending on volume. Appointment-based service available. Call 1-800-631-9171 or WhatsApp us.

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Prepare your documents with confidence

For an entity file in Spain, confirm the receiving registry, bank or professional’s exact record and translation instructions. Formation evidence and authority to act may need separate preparation.

Corporate files should identify the legal entity accurately and show who is authorized to act for it. A formation document, certificate of status and signed resolution serve different purposes. The foreign registry, bank or counterparty decides which records it accepts; authentication does not establish that an entity meets a foreign registration or licensing requirement.

Check that all pages, certification sheets and attachments are present. Keep the recipient’s written instructions and confirm where completed documents should be delivered. Timing is confirmed after document review and depends on preparation, the competent authority, translation and delivery.

Tell us the document, its issuer, destination country and intended use, and your deadline. We will review preparation, translation and delivery options before confirming an estimate and timing. Ask for instructions before mailing originals. Please mail with a tracking number.

Confirm the exact legal name, entity identifier, issuing jurisdiction and document date against the recipient’s checklist.

Obtain official certified registry documents when requested; separately prepare private resolutions or agreements in their accepted signing format.

Check signer authority, complete attachments, translation and whether current status evidence is needed.

Can an apostille register my company abroad?

No. The foreign registry or institution decides registration and acceptance. An apostille authenticates the relevant signature or certification on the prepared document.

What should I confirm before requesting an estimate?

Provide the document, issuer, destination, intended use, number of copies and deadline. Include the recipient’s checklist if available. This allows preparation, certification, translation and delivery to be reviewed before a cost estimate is confirmed.