Change and transfer of registered office: manage your procedure in Spain easily

It is the modification of the official address of the registered headquarters recorded in the Commercial Registry. It requires a general meeting resolution, public deed before notary, registry registration, and communication to tax and administrative authorities.

Articles of incorporation and current bylaws, general meeting minutes approving the change, proof of availability of new registered office (rental contract, property deed), and identification of the legal representative.

The complete process usually takes between 3 and 4 weeks from the meeting resolution to registry registration and communications to authorities. The timeframe may vary depending on complexity and the Commercial Registry.

Yes, a large part of the process can be managed online: consultation, document preparation, and coordination with the notary. Physical presence is only required for signing the public deed, although digital signature can be used if available.

The cost includes notary fees according to schedule (€50-150), Commercial Registry fees (€40-100), publications if necessary (€30-60), and our management fees. Request a quote without obligation.

It depends on the bylaws and the scope of the change. If the bylaws specify the exact address or the change is to another municipality, a general meeting is generally required. If the bylaws only indicate the municipality and the change is within the same one, an administrator's decision may suffice.

Yes, it is mandatory to communicate the tax address change to the Tax Agency using form 036 or 037 within one month of the change. It must also be communicated to Social Security and other authorities.

No, the tax ID remains unchanged. The company retains its legal personality and tax identification. Only the registered address changes, not the entity's identity.

Changing autonomous community may affect the Property Transfer Tax rate, regional deductions, and available grants and subsidies. It is important to analyze these implications before deciding.

It depends on the type of license and the scope of the change. Municipal licenses (activity, opening) are generally linked to the physical location. If you change municipalities, you will probably need new licenses from the new municipality.