Startup visa

To obtain a Startup Residence Permit, the following requirements must be met:

1. Innovative Project: Your business project must be innovative and demonstrate growth potential. It is evaluated by ENISA (National Innovation Agency), which determines whether the project meets the necessary criteria.
2. Certification: To access the benefits, you must obtain certification from ENISA, a process that can take up to three months.
3. Business Plan: You must prepare a detailed business plan that demonstrates the viability of your project.
4. Funding: Proof of sufficient funds to cover both the project costs and your living expenses in Spain.

1. 1. Reduced Taxes: During the first four years, startups pay a reduced corporate tax rate of only 15% instead of the standard 25%.
   2. Ease of Hiring: Simplified procedures for hiring employees and bringing in talent.
   3. Residency and Work: The visa allows you to live and work in Spain for up to three years, with the possibility of extension.

1. Certification Process: The complexity and strictness of innovation requirements.
2. High Cost of Living: Especially in Spain's major cities.

To obtain a residence permit, you must gather the required set of documents:

1. Application
2. International passport
3. Two color photographs (3 × 4 cm)
4. A business plan demonstrating the project’s innovative nature
5. Evidence of sufficient financial resources (own or investor funds) to support project development and residency requirements
6. Partner or investor documents (if applicable) — agreements, letters of intent, and financial guarantees
7. Proof of qualifications (diplomas, CV/resume, and professional achievements)
8. Medical insurance valid in Spain
9. Certificate of no criminal record from the country of residence (with translation and apostille, if required)
10. A medical certificate confirming that the applicant does not suffer from any serious illnesses
11. Visa fee payment receipt
12. Evidence of residence (rental contract, hotel reservation, or letter of invitation)

If you are planning to develop an innovative business in Spain, the Startup Visa is one of the best residency options for you!

1. Standard Package: includes reviewing submitted documents for compliance with visa requirements, completing application forms, filing the application and monitoring its status, as well as responding to feedback from the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Enterprise of Spain
2. Extended Package: includes full coordination of the process, completing the ENISA portal application and uploading the business plan, as well as preparing labor-related documentation (document processing, region selection, choosing regional partners and obtaining their letters of interest, case development, validation plan design, P&L statement, detailed description of innovation and financial components, expert validation of the plan, and responding to follow-up inquiries after submission)