Spain Entrepreneur Visa Costs: Fees and Professional Advice

Spain entrepreneur visa costs depend on your project, your documents and the scope of professional support you need. Government fees are only one part of the budget. Translations, legalisation, business plan preparation and applications for family members may also affect the total.

When comparing quotes, start with the work each proposal covers. At Pérez Parras Economists & Lawyers, our Spain entrepreneur residence service brings together legal and economic advice, with tax planning where agreed. We define the scope before starting the preparation.

Spain entrepreneur visa costs: what a quote should cover

A clear proposal separates professional fees, third-party expenses and government charges. It also identifies the work included and any services that require a separate agreement.

As a result, two quotes may cover very different services even if both use the term “visa application”. Compare their scope, exclusions and final price, including any applicable taxes.

Entrepreneur residence costs: permit, visa and card fees

The UGE’s official entrepreneur instructions identify a specific government fee for international mobility authorisations. The current amount must be checked for the relevant procedure. A fee for another immigration category should not be used as a substitute.

In addition, consular fees may apply when a visa is required. The correct amount needs checking with the relevant consulate, taking account of the procedure, nationality and applicable payment rules. The residence authorisation and the visa are separate parts of the process.

For a concrete reference, the Spanish National Police lists €16.08 for a TIE residence card documenting a first temporary residence authorisation. This amount was checked on 19 September 2026 and should be verified again when needed. It is a card fee, not the total of your Spain entrepreneur visa costs.

Your budget should also reflect whether you are applying from Spain or from abroad. Also review the ENISA and UGE processing times. Travel and other personal expenses may need a separate allowance.

Entrepreneur residence costs: translations and documents

Document costs depend on language, length and the formalities that apply. The countries where you have lived and the family relationships you need to evidence may also affect the work. Not every document requires the same treatment.

For example, an early review may show that a certificate needs updating or lacks a required formality. Commissioning translations before that review can lead to repeated expense. Our work on documents for entrepreneur residence helps coordinate these issues with the application.

The proposal should explain who arranges and pays for third-party services. It should also distinguish estimated costs from confirmed supplier quotes.

Entrepreneur residence budget: business plan and application

The work depends on how far your project has developed. An established business with reliable financial information has different needs from an idea whose market and funding are still taking shape. The length of a business plan alone does not define the scope of the service.

Articles 69 and 70 of Spain’s Law 14/2013 of 27 September connect the residence route with the entrepreneurial activity and its assessment. Our ENISA business plan service considers the project’s financial consistency alongside its immigration purpose.

Depending on the agreement, professional fees may cover an initial assessment, plan preparation or review, document review, submission and follow-up. The quote should also explain its coverage of requests for further information. ENISA issues the relevant report, while the competent authority decides the residence application.

Professional fees pay for the agreed work. They do not buy a favourable report or guarantee approval. Also, startup certification and ENISA financing should not be confused with the report relevant to entrepreneur residence.

Entrepreneur residence budget for family applications

Applications for entrepreneur visa family members can increase the legal and document work. Each family member’s circumstances and application expenses need consideration alongside the main applicant’s project. A quote for one entrepreneur should not be assumed to cover a partner or children.

Similarly, responding to a request for information is different from appealing a refusal. The agreement should state the scope of each service. A change of business project or a request for additional advice may also require a revised proposal.

Entrepreneur residence costs versus business investment

Spain entrepreneur visa costs are separate from the money needed to launch the business or support your life in Spain. These needs should be considered together when planning the move.

The UGE states that this route has no general minimum investment or job creation threshold. However, that does not remove the assessment of the project and its funding. Paying the fees or incorporating a company is not enough on its own.

Our article on investment and personal financial requirements addresses that separate issue. It helps distinguish your advice budget from the financial needs of your business and family.

Tax planning and the Beckham Law before moving

Tax advice needs its own defined scope. It should not be assumed to be included in an immigration quote. Likewise, obtaining residence does not automatically make the Beckham Law available.

For the entrepreneurial tax route, Article 113.2 of Spain’s Income Tax Regulations, approved by Royal Decree 439/2007 of 30 March, requires the relevant residence authorisation before the move. For people covered by EU free movement rights, it provides for a prior favourable ENISA report. The other tax regime conditions must also be met.

For this reason, coordinating entrepreneur residence and the Beckham Law before relocating may be important. Our Beckham Law advisory service can assess this alongside your personal circumstances.

Frequently asked questions about Spain entrepreneur visa costs

Is there a single total price for a Spain entrepreneur visa?

No single total covers every professional service and document expense. Government fees are specific public charges. Professional and third-party fees depend on the agreed scope. “Entrepreneur visa” is often used for the wider process, although a visa and a residence authorisation are different.

Does the quote include the business plan?

It should say so expressly. It should also distinguish preparing a new plan from reviewing one you already have. The work involved may differ substantially.

Will an existing business plan reduce professional fees?

It may change the scope, but this depends on its quality, how current it is and how well it reflects the actual project. An initial review is needed to assess the remaining work.

Are family members and a possible refusal covered?

Do not assume they are. The quote should name the family members included and define the support for further information requests and appeals. Additional services need an agreed scope and price.

How can I request a quote?

Briefly describe the business, its current stage, your country of residence and who plans to move. This allows us to assess your needs and identify any further information required for a proposal.

Entrepreneur residence budget tailored to your project

At Pérez Parras Economists & Lawyers, we advise in English and Spanish from Málaga and Nerja on this nationwide residence route. We bring together legal and economic analysis, with tax planning where agreed.

Before work begins, we define the services, exclusions, third-party expenses and payment terms. You can then assess your Spain entrepreneur visa costs with a clear understanding of the work proposed.