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Authorisation under the Startups Law for non-EU nationals who want to launch an innovative business of general economic interest in Spain. Projects are assessed (with a favourable report typically required, e.g. from ENISA) and applications are processed by the UGE-CE.
Founders of innovative or scalable startups and entrepreneurial projects in Spain.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
The initial residence authorization is generally valid for three years and can be renewed for further periods while you continue your entrepreneurial activity and meet the conditions.
Key documents include a detailed innovative business plan, the favorable ENISA report, proof of funds, health insurance, a clean criminal record, and translated, apostilled foreign documents.
The Entrepreneur route, under the Startups Law, is for non-EU nationals launching an innovative business of general economic interest in Spain; projects are assessed (typically requiring a favourable report, e.g. from ENISA) and processed by the UGE-CE.
The project must be an entrepreneurial and innovative activity of special economic interest for Spain and must receive a favorable report from ENISA.
Yes. The entrepreneur route allows family members, such as a spouse or partner and dependent children, to apply together with or join the main applicant.
Yes. People already legally in Spain can apply directly for the entrepreneur residence authorization, while those abroad typically apply for an entrepreneur visa first.
The entrepreneur visa requires an innovative project of special economic interest validated by ENISA, whereas ordinary self-employment does not require that innovation assessment.
