What is specific to Spanish companies
Spanish infrastructure companies sometimes start with a project office for a specific contract, then incorporate a subsidiary as their pipeline grows.
How the Spanish side affects the choice
Spain's participation exemption can exempt dividends from qualifying foreign holdings.
Our services
How S U & CO. helps
We compare the options against the Spanish parent's plans and give a written recommendation before any filing.
- Activity and FDI route check
- Tax comparison of subsidiary and branch
- Eligibility check for branch or liaison office approval
- Joint venture shareholding and FEMA pricing points
Questions
Is a branch office a good option for a Spanish company?
Only for a narrow, approved activity. A branch is taxed at the foreign company rate and exposes the parent directly, so most groups prefer a subsidiary.
General information as at 5 November 2026, not advice for a particular case. Indian and Spanish rules change often; confirm the current position before acting. Spanish law points should be confirmed with a Spanish adviser.