• • The perfect tax and accounting partner for your business featuring:

    
    

    > A strong team of experienced and qualified UK and Spanish accountants

  > Service in English at a place and time to suit you

  > Affordable and open pricing on a wide range of services (see below)

  > Delivery of service online where possible to maximise efficiency and convenience

If you have a requirement to discuss or would like to find out more about our services, please contact UK Chartered Accountant James Baker at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Alternatively you can just browse the guides and articles such as starting a business in Spain and marketing a business during a recession.

Services and prices

Registration of a sole trader or professional (“autonomo”) maximum €90

Company formation €400

Monthly tax and accounting packages from €49 per month

Payroll service (per employee) €12,5 per month

Consultancy services:

• > Supporting business start-ups and purchases (see guide Starting a Business in Spain)

  
  

  > Advice for foreign companies establishing branches in Spain or registering for VAT

  > Devising corporate structures, including advice on the impact of incorporation

  > IVA (VAT) rules, rates and systems

  > Tax planning for corporate entities, business owners and managers including advice on offshore structures and tax residency issues

  > Review of contracts including leases

  > Employment contracts and other payroll obligations and formalities (see article Employing staff in Spain)

  > Bank loans and other financial commitments

  Notes on prices: (1) Consultancy services charged at an hourly rate from €32 to €75 depending on the level of manager or partner assigned. Free consultation prior to issuance of detailed quote. (2) Company formation cost excludes 3^rd party fees which total approximately 750€ (3) Monthly package rates vary according to number of employees, volume and complexity of transactions and whether business incorporated.

Case Study : How Advoco delivered for a recent client

A recent client contacted Advoco with a well-advanced business plan, funds in place and a launch strategy but while the business idea was fully-formed the entrepreneurs still required advice on the corporate structure and the practicalities of establishing an international business headquartered in Spain.

• An initial meeting was held to discuss the proposal and the gaps in the business planning. Advoco subsequently emailed the client with a list of the issues to be addressed prior to launching and with an outline proposal for the structure and organisation of the group, all without any obligation on the client’s part. At this point the client agreed to employ an Advoco manager with some partner support to work with them on a plan dealing with issues such as:
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• > whether to incorporate in Spain and if staff should be employed or freelance;

  
  

  > a tax efficient offshore structure acceptable to the Spanish and UK tax authorities;

  > the mechanics of VAT accounting and payments in Spain and across borders including outside the EU customs area;

  > transfer pricing within the group; and

  > personal tax planning for the owners of the new business.

  The final proposals were documented and incorporated into the existing business plan. Advoco have been instructed to set up the Spanish company and handle its tax, accounting and payroll requirements for a set monthly fee.

This gives you an idea of the way Advoco works – the initial consultation is offered without fee or obligation, we are led by the client and do not offer advice or services unless prompted to. This was a larger assignment but we approach all jobs with the same supportive, collaborative attitude.