Buy a business in Spain from Dubai

Q: Will buying a business in Spain give me residency?

Buying a business in Spain does not automatically grant residency. If your project includes relocation, the immigration route should be assessed separately according to your circumstances.

Buying a business in Spain involves legal, corporate and immigration issues that should be reviewed with care from the outset. We advise foreign investors through each stage of the transaction, with coordinated support from our offices in Dubai and Spain.

We help investors, entrepreneurs and business owners acquire companies and operating businesses in Spain with clear legal guidance, due diligence and cross border coordination.

Buy a Business in Spain as a Foreign Investor

Spain offers foreign investors the opportunity to enter the market through an existing company, an operating business or a structured business acquisition.

We advise you on the legal side of the transaction so you can understand the target, the structure of the deal and the commitments you will assume before signing.

When you acquire a business in Spain, careful review of corporate records, contracts, licences, tax exposure and employment matters is essential. We help you assess these areas clearly, so you can move forward with an informed decision and a sound legal position.

Why Choose Our Spanish Business Acquisition Lawyers

When you are exploring a business purchase in Spain, you need legal advice that is clear, well structured and easy to follow. We support foreign investors with close legal guidance and direct coordination from Dubai, so you can understand the transaction and move forward with confidence.

1. Offices in Dubai and Spain: we work from both jurisdictions, which gives you closer communication, easier coordination and a smoother process across every stage of the transaction.
2. Strong corporate background: we advise on company acquisitions, share deals and asset deals, with a clear understanding of how these transactions are structured under Spanish law.
3. Full immigration support: we also handle the immigration formalities associated with your project in Spain, so you can address the legal side of the acquisition and your personal relocation within the same process.

Our Process from Dubai to Closing in Spain

Initial assessment of the opportunity

We start by reviewing the type of business you want to acquire, the structure of the proposed deal and the legal points that may shape the transaction from the outset. This gives you a clearer view before moving into negotiations or committing to the purchase.

Review of documents and risk analysis

Once the target is identified, we examine the available documentation and assess the legal position of the business. We look at the matters that may affect the value of the acquisition, the commitments you may assume as buyer and the protections that should be built into the transaction.

Negotiation and transaction documents

We advise you during the negotiation of the purchase agreement and the documents linked to signing and closing. At this stage, we work to ensure that the legal terms reflect the reality of the business and protect your position properly.

Closing and related formalities

We assist with the formal steps required to complete the acquisition in Spain and, where needed, we also handle the immigration formalities connected to your project. This allows you to manage the business acquisition and your move to Spain through one coordinated legal process.

What We Review to Protect Your Investment

We review the legal issues that may affect the transaction, the value of the business and the position you will take after completion.

This usually includes corporate records, key contracts, licences, tax exposure, employment matters, existing liabilities and any ongoing dispute or compliance issue connected to the target.

Legal Due Diligence Before You Sign

We carry out legal due diligence with a clear focus on the points that matter for your decision and for the terms of the acquisition.

This review helps you understand the legal standing of the business, identify areas that need protection in the purchase agreement and move into the next stage with a stronger position.

Visit our legal office in Spain and Dubai

You can contact our Dubai office for initial guidance and direct coordination on your business acquisition in Spain. From there, we organise the legal work with our team in Spain and keep the process connected across both offices.

Dubai Office

Phone

+34 625 39 04 53

contacto@diazyasociados.es

Address

XXXXXX

Opening Hours

Monday to Sunday: 24 hours

We also work through our offices in Spain, which allows us to handle the local side of the transaction and the immigration formalities linked to your move or investment. Our current offices are in Madrid, Alicante, Valencia and Marbella.

Spain
General phone
+34 625 39 04 53

General email
contactosdiazyasociados@gmail.com

Madrid: C. Mayor, 3, 1º D Derecha, Centro, 28013 Madrid
Alicante: Carrer Poeta Campos Vasallo, 26, Entresuelo, 03004 Alicante
Valencia: Av. del Marqués de Sotelo, 5, Ciutat Vella, 46002 València, Valencia
Marbella: Av. Ricardo Soriano, 20, Local comercial 4, 29601 Marbella, Málaga, España

Speak with Our Dubai Team About Your Spain Business Acquisition

Speak with our Dubai team if you are planning to buy a business in Spain and want clear legal guidance from the outset.

We advise foreign investors on the legal structure of the transaction, the review of the target and the steps required to complete the acquisition in Spain, with direct coordination between our teams in Dubai and Spain.

We speak Spanish and English, so you can communicate with us in the language that suits you best. You can call us, visit our office or write to us by email or WhatsApp, and we will guide you through the next steps of your Spain business acquisition.

Frequently asked questions

Can a foreigner buy a business in Spain?

Yes. A foreigner can buy a business in Spain either personally or through a company. The transaction must follow the legal and regulatory requirements that apply in each case.

Do I need an NIE or a tax number to complete the purchase?

Yes. Individual buyers usually need an NIE, while companies need the relevant tax identification number. This is part of the formal documentation required for the transaction.

Should I buy shares or assets?

That depends on the business, the liabilities involved and the structure of the deal. We assess each transaction to determine which option offers a better legal position for the buyer.

Can I complete the acquisition from Dubai?

Yes. A large part of the process can be handled remotely from Dubai, including document review and legal coordination. Some formal steps may still need to be completed in Spain depending on the transaction.

Will buying a business in Spain give me residency?

Residency must be assessed separately. Law 14/2013 no longer maintains the investor residence provisions in articles 65, 66 and 67, which are without content with effect from 3 April 2025. If your project includes relocation, we assess the route that may apply to your case.

Can we also handle the immigration formalities linked to the acquisition?

Yes. We can assist with the immigration formalities linked to your project in Spain and coordinate them alongside the acquisition so the process remains connected.