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Corporate Secretarial services in Spain: ensuring compliance & governance.

Expanding into or operating in Spain comes with a complex set of corporate compliance and governance requirements. While Spanish law does not require the appointment of a corporate secretary, unless the company is represented by a Board of Directors, working with an experienced team can be key to meeting regulatory obligations, ensuring operational efficiency and reducing risk.

At Amesto Global, we offer expert corporate secretarial services that help businesses stay compliant, streamline administrative processes and focus on strategic growth. Our dedicated team in Spain offers hands-on support, local expertise and a proactive approach to corporate governance.

Key Corporate Secretarial responsibilities in Spain.

In Spain, corporate secretarial responsibilities are shaped by a number of national laws, most notably the Spanish Companies Law (Ley de Sociedades de Capital) and the Commercial Code (Código de Comercio). For businesses unfamiliar with the local framework, understanding these requirements is essential to staying compliant and avoiding costly setbacks. Below are some of the key corporate obligations companies operating in Spain should be aware of:

Corporate Governance & Meetings

Organizing Board and Shareholder meetings, maintaining statutory records (Libro de Socios, Libro de Actas) and preparing meeting documentation.

Corporate Filings & Changes

Managing updates related to Directors, Share Capital, Company Structure and ensuring proper filings with the Commercial Registry (Registro Mercantil).

Regulatory Compliance & Oversight

Supporting obligations related to Bank of Spain (ETE) and foreign direct investment obligations, data protection (GDPR), anti-money laundering (AML), corporate social responsibility (CSR) and broader corporate governance responsibilities.

Ongoing Monitoring

Keeping track of regulatory updates to ensure continued compliance.

How we can support your business in Spain.

From the incorporation of a new company or branch to the ongoing compliance with local legislation requirements, and the restructuring of your global businesses, we can help protect the good standing of all your legal entities. Amesto Global provides a fully outsourced corporate secretarial compliance service, which reduces administrative burden, costs and minimizes risk for our clients.

Our team advises and supports company secretaries and other professionals undertaking company secretarial duties in a wide range of organizations. We have the resources and expertise to assist with various types of company secretarial projects, including:

Company incorporations
Changes to a company’s Bylaws, Directors & Secretary and Share Capital
Filing of corporate changes
Preparation of the annual general meeting documentation (Directors and Shareholders)
Maintenance of company’s registers
Assistance with the selection and provision of a registered address
Corporate Entity Health Check to ensure your entity is in good standing