Companies and Societies
Business activity involves making important decisions that, in many cases, must be legally formalised. At Notaría de Blas & Lluna, we offer notarial advice and services for company incorporation, corporate changes, powers of attorney, the sale and purchase of shares, the appointment and removal of directors, and other transactions involving companies and corporate entities.
Our aim is to make every procedure easier and help you formalise business decisions with legal certainty, clarity and full legal guarantees.
Whether you are setting up a new company or need to make changes to an existing company, you can rely on our notarial advice.
Company Incorporation
Setting up a company involves choosing the most appropriate legal structure and completing various procedures so that the company can begin its business activities.
At the notary office, we can help you with the incorporation of companies, including the preparation and execution of the public deed and the documentation required for registration.
Corporate Changes
During the life of a company, different circumstances may arise that require amendments to its articles of association or changes to certain aspects of the company.
The notary office can assist with transactions such as:
- Changes to the registered office.
- Amendments to the corporate purpose.
- Capital increases or reductions.
- Amendments to the articles of association.
- Appointment and removal of directors.
- Changes to the corporate structure.
- Sale or transfer of shares.
- Transactions involving shareholders and directors.
Powers of Attorney for Companies
Companies may need to grant powers of attorney to directors, employees, representatives or other individuals so that they can act on behalf of the company in certain transactions.
At Notaría de Blas & Lluna, we can help you formalise corporate powers of attorney tailored to the needs of your company.
Dissolution and Liquidation of Companies
When a company ceases its business activities, it may be necessary to initiate a dissolution and liquidation process.
The notary office can assist with the formalisation of corporate resolutions and the public documents required, depending on the circumstances of the company.
Required Documentation
The required documentation will depend on the type of corporate transaction you wish to carry out.
To incorporate a company
You will generally need:
- ID card, NIE or other identification document for the shareholders and directors.
- Certificate of company name reservation.
- Information about the shareholders and their shareholdings.
- Articles of association.
- Bank certificate confirming the capital contributions, where applicable.
- Information about the registered office.
- Corporate purpose and business activity.
- Directors’ details.
- Information about the company’s management structure.
For corporate changes
Depending on the procedure, you may need:
- Company incorporation deed.
- Current articles of association.
- Certificate of the resolution adopted by the general meeting.
- Identification documents for the shareholders and directors.
- Up-to-date Land Registry information.
- Documentation relating to the transaction to be formalised.
For company powers of attorney
The identity of the company’s representative must be verified, and the documentation required to confirm their authority to grant the power of attorney must be provided.
The specific documentation required may vary depending on the type of transaction. Before coming to the notary office, we will let you know which documents you need to prepare.
Frequently Asked Questions about Companies and Corporate Matters
The incorporation of certain companies requires a public deed before a notary. The procedure includes executing the deed and completing the subsequent procedures required for its registration.
The notary office can assist with the incorporation of different types of companies, such as limited liability companies (SL) and public limited companies (SA), among other legal structures provided for by law.
Among other aspects, it will be necessary to determine the company name, corporate purpose, registered office, share capital, shareholders and management structure. The specific documentation required will depend on the characteristics of the company.
The time required depends on having all the documentation prepared and on the procedures that need to be completed afterwards. Proper preparation in advance can help speed up the process.
Yes. A company’s articles of association can be amended when the company adopts the relevant resolutions and the applicable legal requirements are met.
The change of director must be agreed in accordance with the company’s rules and formalised in accordance with the applicable legal requirements. The required documentation will depend on the specific transaction.
Yes. A company can grant powers of attorney to specific individuals so that they can act on its behalf within the powers specified in the power of attorney.
Yes. The transfer of shares in a company can be formalised by means of a public document, taking into account the legally established conditions and, where applicable, the limitations set out in the company’s articles of association.
The director is part of the company’s management body and exercises the functions legally assigned to them. An attorney-in-fact acts on behalf of the company within the powers granted to them under a power of attorney.
The dissolution of a company requires the relevant resolutions to be adopted and the legally established procedures to be followed. Depending on the company’s circumstances, it may subsequently be necessary to carry out its liquidation.
Yes. The notary can advise you on the legal aspects of the document you are going to formalise and help you understand the implications of the transaction before signing.
Do you need to formalise a transaction for your company?
At Notaría de Blas & Lluna, we help you formalise the main corporate acts and transactions involving companies and corporate entities.
If you need to incorporate a company, amend its articles of association, appoint or remove directors, grant a power of attorney, transfer shares or formalise any other corporate transaction, contact us.
We will inform you about the procedure and the documentation required so that you can complete the process with confidence and peace of mind.
Do you have any questions? We’re here to help
Tell us about your situation and we’ll guide you through the steps you need to take. We’ll help you answer your questions and find the best way to handle your notarial matters.