Commercial obligations
Having a company means keeping to a calendar of obligations. We help you understand them and leave none pending.
What it involves
Commercial obligations (obligaciones mercantiles) are the duties a company has to meet simply because it exists, separately from taxes. They include keeping orderly accounts, legalising the books, holding the annual general meeting, filing the accounts and registering important changes at the Companies Registry (Registro Mercantil).
Is this your case?
- You have just set up your company and do not know what you have to do each year.
- You are a director and want to make sure you do not take on personal liability.
- You have received a notice from the Companies Registry about something you did not do on time.
- Someone handles your taxes, but nobody takes care of the corporate side.
How we help
We review your company's situation and identify what is pending. We prepare a simple calendar for you with what needs doing and when, and we take care of the general meetings, minutes, books, filing of accounts and registrations. If we see any risk, we warn you in time to correct it. We can help you in Spanish, Arabic, Tamazight, French and English, at our offices in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Málaga and Barcelona or online, wherever you are in Spain.
If you would rather forget about the paperwork, we offer full management of your business; and if you only need to bring the books up to date, we help you with the corporate books.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between commercial and tax obligations?
- Commercial obligations concern how the company operates: bookkeeping, books, general meetings, annual accounts and registrations at the Companies Registry (Registro Mercantil). Tax obligations are the taxes and returns filed with the Tax Agency (Hacienda). A company has to meet both.
- What liability do I have as a director if the company does not comply?
- A director must act with due diligence and, if they fail in their duties, may be liable for the damage caused and even, in some cases, for the company's debts. Complying on time is the best protection.
- Do I have to report who really controls my company?
- Yes. Companies must identify their beneficial owner (titular real), that is, the people who ultimately control them, and report it where required. If there are partners in other countries or companies in between, we help you identify it correctly.
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