Company formation in Spain: SA vs SL

The main differences between the Spanish public limited liability company (SA or Sociedad Anónima) and the limited liability company (SL or Sociedad Limitada) are in terms of minimum capital stock, payment upon formation, transfer of shares or stakes or contributions to the share capital, among others.

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Legal forms of company formation in Spain

The Spanish Corporation Law (Ley de Sociedades de Capital, LSC) distinguishes between the legal forms of a corporation, partnership and individual entrepreneurship when forming a company in Spain. This is a list of the main features regarding shareholders, equity, liability, founding costs, name assignment and notarial certification.

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