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Spain Entrepreneur Visa
Spain entrepreneur visa, from ENISA report to residence.
The Spain entrepreneur visa gives a 3-year residence authorisation, renewable for 2 years, to founders whose project is innovative and/or of special economic interest to Spain and receives a favourable ENISA report, which ENISA must issue within 10 working days. The UGE-CE must decide within 20 days of electronic filing, and silence counts as approval. The Spain entrepreneur visa is the residence route for entrepreneurial activity under Ley 14/2013 (arts. 69-70); Movingto prices it per case. We map the route and prepare the file with you, from the business plan and the ENISA favourable report to the UGE-CE filing and residence, and we arrange the handoff to your tax adviser.
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First call: leave with route fit, what the ENISA favourable report expects, proof-of-funds and business-plan gaps, family scope, the tax questions for a specialist, and the next decision mapped.
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What you get
What we handle on your entrepreneur visa.
The project comes first. We prepare the business-plan file, the evidence for the ENISA favourable report, proof of funds, family scope, and the UGE-CE filing with you, so the file is ready before it is submitted.
ENISA favourable-report plan
A practical plan for the business plan and the ENISA assessment of the innovative character and economic interest of the project.
Funds and document list
Proof of funds, qualifications, criminal record, health insurance, apostille, translation, and family records organised early.
UGE-CE filing and tax handoff
The fast-track UGE-CE application, residence card, and the routing of corporate and personal tax questions to a specialist while the residence steps stay visible.
What does ENISA assess for the Spain entrepreneur visa?
Ley 14/2013 art. 70 requires an activity that is innovative and/or of special economic interest to Spain, with a favourable ENISA report. ENISA looks at the founder profile, the business plan and its financing, and the value added for the Spanish economy, so the business plan is built to that first.
UGE-CE handles it
Applications go electronically to the Unidad de Grandes Empresas y Colectivos Estrategicos (UGE-CE), which must decide within 20 days of filing; if it does not, the application counts as approved (Ley 14/2013 art. 76.1).
Family and a path to permanent residence
A spouse or partner, minor children, dependent adult children, and dependent ascendants can apply with you or later (Ley 14/2013 art. 62.4). The authorisation lasts 3 years, renews for 2, and can lead to permanent residence after 5 years.
Tax questions get a handoff
Corporate setup, the autonomo or company structure, and personal tax need a gestor or asesor fiscal. We arrange the handoff to your tax adviser with the right facts in hand.
Who this fits
Why use Movingto for a Spain entrepreneur case?
This route is useful only when the project, the ENISA report, proof of funds, the UGE-CE filing, and tax questions can be made clear. Movingto helps map the file before filing work starts.
Good fit for
- Founders of an innovative project, or one of special economic interest to Spain
- Applicants who want the ENISA favourable-report path planned before filing
- Entrepreneurs who want the fast-track UGE-CE route mapped end to end
- Families that need dependant scope, proof of funds, and document timing planned together
- Founders with corporate or personal tax questions that need a specialist handoff
Not the right fit for
- EU, EEA, or Swiss citizens who do not need this national route
- Applicants whose project is not innovative or of special economic interest
- Freelancers better suited to the self-employment (autonomo) or digital nomad route
- Anyone seeking an approval guarantee or a fixed processing-time promise
- Anyone seeking tax, corporate, or social-security advice directly from Movingto
Service scope
How the route is managed.
You get a route and evidence plan, and we prepare the file with you. The ENISA report and the UGE-CE decision sit with those bodies; tax and corporate advice and tax filings are handled by the relevant specialist.
- Included workstreams
- 4
- Professional scope
- Clear
Delivery scopeMovingto delivery and specialist scope
Managed by Movingto
Spain route and project assessment
We map whether the entrepreneur route fits, what makes the project innovative and/or of special economic interest, family scope, nationality, likely blockers, and the next decision.
Managed by Movingto
Business plan and ENISA evidence checklist
We organise the business plan, proof of funds, qualifications, and the documents the ENISA assessment and UGE-CE review.
Managed by Movingto
UGE-CE filing and residence mapping
We sequence the UGE-CE application, residence card, family steps, and renewal timing so the path is visible before filing starts.
Managed by Movingto
Tax and corporate handoff
We identify corporate-setup and tax questions and arrange the handoff to a gestor or asesor fiscal where advice or filings are needed.
Handled by the relevant specialist
ENISA, authority decisions, or guarantees
Movingto does not issue the ENISA report, control UGE-CE or visa decisions, set requirements, processing times, or approval outcomes.
Handled by the relevant specialist
Tax, corporate, or investment advice
Tax advice, tax filings, corporate structuring, and investment advice must be handled by engaged specialists.
Case path
How do you apply for the Spain entrepreneur visa?
Each stage ends with a decision, checklist, or specialist handoff so the case does not drift between the project, the ENISA report, and tax questions.
Case path05 managed stages
- Step 1 of 5
Confirm route fit and the project
Check that the project is innovative and/or of special economic interest and map the funds and qualifications behind it.
- Step 2 of 5
Build the plan and ENISA file
Prepare the business plan and the supporting evidence ENISA will assess: your profile, the plan and its financing, and the value added for Spain.
- Step 3 of 5
Assemble funds and documents
Prepare proof of funds, qualifications, criminal record, health insurance, apostille, and translations.
- Step 4 of 5
File through UGE-CE
File electronically with the UGE-CE, which asks ENISA for its report (due within 10 working days). From abroad, one application starts the authorisation and then the visa, which you request once the authorisation is granted.
- Step 5 of 5
Set up residence and tax
Keep the residence card, family steps, renewal timing, and the corporate and tax handoff visible after the filing decision.
Key figures
Spain entrepreneur visa requirements in 2026
| Item | Figure / rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Core requirement | Activity that is innovative and/or of special economic interest to Spain, with a favourable ENISA report | Ley 14/2013, art. 70.1 |
| ENISA report | Requested by the UGE-CE; due within 10 working days | Ley 14/2013, art. 70.1 |
| Filing | Electronic, to the UGE-CE, by you or a legal representative | Ley 14/2013, art. 69.1 |
| Decision | 20 days from electronic filing; silence counts as approval | Ley 14/2013, art. 76.1 |
| Duration | 3 years; renewals of 2 years; permanent residence at 5 years | Ley 14/2013, art. 69.1 |
| Family | Spouse or partner, children, dependent ascendants; jointly or later | Ley 14/2013, art. 62.4 |
| Minimum investment | No fixed figure; ENISA assesses the plan and its financing | Ley 14/2013, art. 70.2 |
| Movingto fee | Get a quote (priced per case) | Movingto pricing |
Source: Ley 14/2013 consolidated text (BOE), checked 18 October 2026. The ENISA assessment is made case by case.
Compare all Spain routesEvidence
Evidence you can check.
Scope, professional ownership, and credential claims stay tied to source pages instead of sitting as unsupported marketing copy.
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Ley 14/2013, de apoyo a los emprendedores
View sourceBoletin Oficial del Estado (BOE)Checked 18 October 2026
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ENISA (innovative-project assessment)
View sourceENISA (Empresa Nacional de Innovacion)
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Ley 28/2022 (startups law), which amended Ley 14/2013 arts. 69-70
View sourceBoletin Oficial del Estado (BOE)Checked 18 October 2026
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Reglamento de Extranjeria (RD 1155/2024)
View sourceBoletin Oficial del Estado (BOE)Checked 18 October 2026
Common questions
Questions before you engage.
What is included in the Spain entrepreneur visa service?
The service covers route fit, business-plan and ENISA favourable-report planning, proof-of-funds organisation, the UGE-CE filing, residence-card tracking, and a tax and corporate handoff. The ENISA assessment stays with ENISA and tax advice with your tax adviser. Movingto prices this route per case, so you get a quote.
What makes a project eligible?
Ley 14/2013 art. 70 requires an activity that is innovative and/or of special economic interest to Spain, backed by a favourable ENISA report. ENISA weighs the founder's profile and involvement (and each partner's share), the business plan with the investment needed and its financing, and the value added, innovation, or investment opportunities for Spain (checked 18 October 2026). The business plan is built to that standard first.
How fast is the entrepreneur route?
The UGE-CE must decide within 20 days of electronic filing, and if it does not, the application counts as approved (Ley 14/2013 art. 76.1). ENISA's report, which the UGE-CE requests, is due within 10 working days (art. 70.1). Timelines depend on the file and are not guaranteed.
How is this different from the self-employment visa?
The entrepreneur route under Ley 14/2013 is for innovative projects, or projects of special economic interest, assessed by ENISA and filed with the UGE-CE. The self-employment (autonomo) route is the general regime for freelancers and small businesses, decided by the immigration office, without that ENISA test.
Does Movingto handle my Spanish taxes?
Movingto plans the documents and arranges the handoff. A gestor or asesor fiscal handles corporate setup, the company or autonomo structure, and tax filings.
Is there a minimum investment for the Spain entrepreneur visa?
No. Ley 14/2013 sets no fixed investment or job-creation figure. ENISA assesses the business plan, including the investment the project needs and its possible sources of financing (art. 70.2), and you must also show sufficient resources for yourself and your family during your residence (art. 62.3), checked 18 October 2026.
Can I apply for the Spain entrepreneur visa from outside Spain?
Yes. From abroad, one application to the UGE-CE starts the residence authorisation and then the visa (Ley 14/2013 art. 69.1). Once the authorisation is granted, you request the residence visa at the consulate (art. 70.1), which must decide within 10 working days unless the Schengen Visa Code consultation applies (art. 75.5).
How long does Spain entrepreneur residence last?
The authorisation is valid for three years across Spain, can be renewed for two years at a time, and can lead to permanent residence after five years (Ley 14/2013 arts. 69.1 and 76.3). Renewals are filed electronically and require that the conditions that gave rise to the authorisation still apply.
Private advisory call
Get a quote for your Spain entrepreneur visa.
Bring your project, proof-of-funds position, current location, family scope, and tax questions. We will map the ENISA path, the UGE-CE filing, residence setup, and specialist handoffs.
First call covers
Leave with a clearer route decision, the ENISA expectation, evidence gaps, and next steps.
- Route fit
- Country, visa category, family members, and timing.
- Scope
- Documents, legal work, tax points, and investment boundaries.
- Next steps
- What to prepare for the Movingto team and any relevant specialists.