Company formation and structure
Design of the most suitable legal structure for your business: SA, SL, SLU, holdings, joint ventures and tax-efficient structures. We advise taking into account the size, activity, growth projection and governance needs of each business.
How we work
Our methodology for this service
Selecting the legal form
We analyse the activity, shareholders, growth objectives and governance needs to recommend the most appropriate corporate structure — SL, SA, holding, joint venture or other forms — from a legal and tax perspective.
Drafting articles and shareholder agreements
We draft the articles of association and shareholder agreement tailored to the business reality, incorporating governance mechanisms, shareholder rights, liquidity clauses and dispute resolution.
Incorporation and registry filing
We manage all incorporation formalities before the notary, registries and authorities, including obtaining the tax ID, opening the capital account and legalising company books.
Operational structure and initial compliance
We support the new company in defining its basic operational structure: powers of attorney, management bodies, contracts with founding shareholders and initial regulatory compliance obligations.
Who this is for
Entrepreneurs and partners launching a new business, investors creating investment vehicles or holdings, and foreign companies establishing their legal presence in Spain. Also executives restructuring their business activity who need an appropriate new legal entity.
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Why MES Legal?
- Specialist lawyers with proven expertise in each practice area
- Offices in Barcelona and Madrid with national coverage throughout Spain
- Results-oriented, practical approach with clear risk management
- Direct professional relationship — no large-firm layers or intermediaries
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