Power of Attorney for Your Foreign Company in Spain

Yes, completely. The power of attorney granted by a foreign company before a Spanish notary has full legal validity throughout the national territory, in all Autonomous Communities, and before any public or private body.

Being formalized before a licensed notary in Spain, the document complies with all legal requirements established in the Spanish Civil Code and Notarial Law.

No, not at all. This is precisely one of the main advantages of this procedure: you can act legally in Spain without the need to establish a tax domicile, incorporate a branch, or create a Spanish subsidiary.

The power allows your foreign company to operate occasionally in Spanish territory through an authorized representative, maintaining your registered office in your country of origin.

Yes, the process is 100% online. There are two modalities:

• Notarial video conference: If your country's legislation allows this system, you can appear virtually before the Spanish notary.
• Digital certificate: If you have an electronic certificate compatible with the Spanish system, you can sign digitally without video conference.

In no case do you need to physically travel to Spain to formalize the power.

The powers are completely adapted to your specific need. Some common examples:

• Signing commercial contracts (purchase, lease, distribution, franchise)
• Appearing before public bodies and registries
• Participating in tenders and public competitions
• Managing tax procedures and obtaining a TIN
• Opening bank accounts and financial operations
• Representation before notaries for specific acts
• Managing import/export and customs procedures

The notary will draft the exact clauses according to your specific operation.

Yes, we can handle the Hague Apostille if you need the power to have international validity in countries that signed the 1961 Hague Convention.

This additional procedure allows the Spanish document to be legally recognized in more than 120 countries without the need for consular legalization. The apostille process adds approximately 3-5 business days to the procedure.

Yes, you have total flexibility. You can:

• Fixed term: Set a specific expiration date (e.g.: valid for 6 months, 1 year, until completion of operation X)
• Indefinite term: Leave the power in effect until its express revocation
• Termination condition: Establish that the power automatically ends upon completion of the specific transaction for which it was granted

The most recommended option depends on the type of operation you are going to carry out.

Basic documentation includes:

• Incorporation deed or certificate of the foreign company
• Document proving the legal representation of the signatory (administrator certificate, prior power, etc.)
• Passport or identity document of the legal representative
• Passport or ID of the agent who will act in Spain
• Detailed description of the specific act to be authorized
• Sworn translation into Spanish of documents in another language

We will indicate exactly what you need according to your particular case after the initial consultation.

The complete process is usually carried out in 24-48 hours from when you receive confirmation of correct documentation:

• Initial consultation: 15 minutes
• Documentation preparation: 2-4 hours (depends on you)
• Notarial review: 3-6 business hours
• Online signature: 30 minutes
• Delivery of power: Immediate (digital format)

If you need an apostille, add 3-5 additional business days. In urgent cases, we can expedite the process.

Yes, you can revoke the power at any time through a public deed of revocation before a Spanish notary. The process can also be done online.

The revocation takes immediate effect from its granting, although it is advisable to formally notify the agent and, if applicable, record the revocation in the corresponding Registry to guarantee its publicity to third parties.

The cost depends on several factors:

• Complexity of the powers to be granted
• Need for sworn translation of documents
• If you require an additional apostille
• Signature modality chosen (video conference or digital certificate)

After analyzing your specific case in the initial consultation, we provide you with a closed quote with no surprises. The price includes notarial fees, complete processing, and delivery of the document.