Escritura de constitución, notarial deed of company incorporation
Online verifiedEscritura de constitución de la sociedad
Who needs it
Founders establishing a Spanish company (typically an SL) must sign the public deed of incorporation before the company legally exists.
When needed
After name clearance (certificación negativa del nombre), approved estatutos, and capital deposit, immediately before starting operations in the company name.
Where to get it
NotarÃa, the notary coordinates the deed; founders and gestor/abogado prepare the underlying documents.
Timeline
Signing usually takes one day; document preparation commonly takes 1 to 2 weeks with gestor/notary.
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Yes, notary appointment is mandatory; book in advance.
What to bring
- •NIE of all founders (or valid identification accepted by the notary)
- •Certificación negativa del nombre de la sociedad
- •Estatutos sociales (bylaws)
- •Proof of capital deposit (cuenta de capital social / bank certificate)
- •Any additional documents the notary or gestor lists for the specific structure
Common mistakes
- âš Not all founders attending or represented with valid poder notarial
- âš Incomplete pack (name certificate expired, capital not deposited)
- âš Assuming the notary represents the founders - independent abogado/gestor review is advisable
What to say at the counter
Vengo a firmar la escritura de constitución de la sociedad limitada. (Vengo a firmar la escritura de constitución de la sociedad limitada.)
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