Representative Office, Branch, or Subsidiary in Spain: Which Should You Choose? (2026)

If you're thinking about bringing your foreign company to Spain, you've likely come across three legal terms that cause a lot of confusion: Representative Office (Rep Office), Branch, and Subsidiary (setting up a Limited Liability Company or S.L.). Choosing the wrong structure can put your parent company's entire asset base at risk or force you to pay taxes that don't even apply to you. 👇 DO YOU NEED PERSONALIZED LEGAL ADVICE? 👇 ═══════════════════════════ 🌐 Visit our website → https://illaylegal.com/ 💬 Write to us on WhatsApp → +34 695 51 39 78 ✉️ Send us an email → [email protected] 📞 Call us → +34 937 37 32 16 ═══════════════════════════ ⭐ Join our community and don't miss a single video! SUBSCRIBE HERE →    / @illaylegal   ═══════════════════════════ As an attorney at ILLAY Legal, I'll explain the fundamental differences between these three options in this video in a clear, direct way. We'll analyze the legal risks you take on with each one, whether or not you can invoice clients from Spanish territory, and how to protect your original business by acting as a firewall. We also review why having the right tax advice from the very beginning is vital for the success of your expansion. Topics covered in this video: Introduction to corporate structures for foreign companies Fundamental characteristics and limitations of a Representative Office How a Branch operates and the asset-related risks involved Advantages of incorporating a Subsidiary and how its legal shield works Summary and verdict: which structure suits you based on your business goals Basic mandatory procedures to operate legally in Spain