Steps to set up an SL in Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Apply for the company name at the Central Commercial Registry (negative name certificate).
- Open a bank account and deposit the minimum share capital (€3,000, or opt for the successive-formation SL).
- Draft the articles of association and execute the deed of incorporation before a notary in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
- Obtain the provisional NIF and settle ITP/AJD (corporate transaction, exempt on incorporation).
- Register the company at the Araba Commercial Registry.
- Register the activity with the Foral Tax Authority of Araba (census, IAE) and with the Social Security.
- Adapt your invoicing to TicketBAI (Araba) from the very first invoice.
What changes by paying tax in Araba
By setting the registered tax address in Araba, the company is taxed under the foral regime: Corporate Income Tax is regulated and collected by the Provincial Council of Araba, with its own rates and deductions, more favourable than the common regime in many cases.
The Araba version of TicketBAI also applies to invoicing, with its specific XML.
| Procedure | Where | Indicative timescale | Indicative cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company name | Central Commercial Registry | 1-3 days | ≈ €20 |
| Deed | Notary (Vitoria-Gasteiz) | 1-5 days | €150-400 |
| Registry filing | Araba Commercial Registry | 1-2 weeks | €150-300 |
| Census registrations | Foral Tax Authority of Araba | 1-2 days | No cost |
Common mistakes when setting up an SL in Araba
- Filing taxes with the AEAT out of habit, when it is the Foral Tax Authority of Araba that applies.
- Forgetting to adapt to TicketBAI from the very first invoice.
- Setting a corporate purpose that is too narrow, which means amending the articles of association later on.
- Failing to plan the real registered tax address: foral status requires effective activity in the territory.
Setting up your SL with Grupo Asegi in Vitoria-Gasteiz
From our Vitoria-Gasteiz office we handle the full incorporation of your SL: company name, tailored articles of association, coordination with the notary, registration at the Araba Commercial Registry and every registration with the Foral Tax Authority of Araba.
We then continue with your tax, accounting and employment advisory work, so that the company starts out compliant from day one.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is an SL incorporated in Vitoria registered?
- At the Araba Commercial Registry, and its taxes are handled by the Foral Tax Authority of Araba, not by the AEAT.
- How much minimum capital do I need?
- €3,000 as a general rule, with the successive-formation SL as an alternative for lower payments. It is worth confirming the rules currently in force.
- How long does the process take?
- Between 2 and 4 weeks in most cases, depending on the notary and the registry.
- Do I have to apply TicketBAI from the outset?
- Yes. In Araba, TicketBAI electronic invoicing is mandatory, so you must issue through it from your very first invoice.
General information only; it does not replace professional advice. Foral legislation changes frequently — check the date it was last updated.