Skip to content
Comparisons

Compare options, make better decisions

Objective analysis of the main business alternatives to help you choose the most suitable option for your situation.

Special Impatriate Regime — Beckham Law vs. Standard IRPF — Ordinary Resident Tax Regime

Beckham Law vs Standard IRPF: Spain's Impatriate Tax Regime in 2026

Complete comparison of Spain's special impatriate regime (24% flat rate) versus standard progressive IRPF (up to 47%). Eligibility, 6-year duration, wealth tax exclusion, stock options, and planning traps.

View comparison →
Branch Office — Permanent Establishment in Spain vs. Subsidiary — SL or SA incorporated in Spain

Branch vs Subsidiary in Spain: how to structure your Spanish operations

Compare operating in Spain via a branch office (permanent establishment) versus setting up a subsidiary (SL). Legal liability, tax treatment, profit repatriation, and exit strategy for EU and non-EU companies.

View comparison →
With a Criminal Compliance Program — Crime Prevention Model vs. Without a Criminal Compliance Programme

Criminal Compliance Program vs No Program: corporate criminal liability in Spain

Compare having a formal criminal compliance program (modelo de prevención penal, art. 31 bis CP) versus operating without one. Corporate liability shield, directors' personal liability, FGE Circular 1/2016, insurance implications, and implementation cost.

View comparison →
Criminal Compliance (Article 31 bis Spanish Criminal Code) vs. General Regulatory Compliance

Criminal Compliance vs Regulatory Compliance: differences and how to integrate them

Comparison between criminal compliance under Article 31 bis of the Spanish Criminal Code and general regulatory compliance. Scope, risks and how to build an integrated programme for companies in Spain.

View comparison →
Internal CFO vs. External CFO (Fractional CFO)

External CFO vs Internal CFO: comparison for SMEs in growth phase

Full comparison between hiring a full-time CFO and outsourcing the CFO function in 2026. Real costs, onboarding speed, the fractional CFO model and when each option makes financial sense.

View comparison →
Freelance (Autonomo) vs. Limited Company (Sociedad Limitada — SL)

Freelance (Autonomo) vs Company (SL) in Spain

Freelance vs limited company in Spain 2026: costs, tax rates, liability and the break-even point for foreign entrepreneurs setting up in Spain.

View comparison →
Gestoria (Gestor Administrativo) vs. Law Firm (Abogado)

Gestoria vs Law Firm in Spain

Gestoria vs lawyer in Spain 2026: what a gestor does, when you need a law firm instead, and how expats should choose between the two professionals.

View comparison →
Spanish Holding — ETVE Regime vs. Luxembourg Holding — SOPARFI

Holding Spain vs Luxembourg: ETVE Regime vs SOPARFI

Complete comparison between setting up a holding company in Spain under the ETVE regime and Luxembourg's SOPARFI. Tax exemptions, substance requirements, cost, DAC6 implications, and reputation in 2026.

View comparison →
Internal DPO vs. External DPO

Internal DPO vs External DPO: which is right for your company

Full comparison between an in-house Data Protection Officer and an external DPO in 2026: real costs, AEPD registration, conflict of interest rules and the hybrid model.

View comparison →
In-House Accounting Team vs. Outsourced Accounting — Specialist Advisory Firm

Internal vs Outsourced Accounting: cost analysis and business decision

Detailed comparison between hiring an in-house accounting team and outsourcing to a specialist firm. Real costs, compliance risk, scalability, the hybrid model, and when each option makes sense.

View comparison →
NIS2 (EU Directive 2022/2555) vs. ISO 27001:2022

NIS2 vs ISO 27001: differences, overlap and how to combine them

Comparison between the NIS2 Directive and ISO 27001 certification in 2026: what each covers, where they overlap, sanctions and why they are complementary frameworks for companies operating in Spain.

View comparison →
Sociedad Limitada (SL) — Spanish LLC vs. Sociedad Anonima (SA) — Spanish Corporation

SL vs SA: Spanish LLC vs Corporation

SL vs SA in Spain 2026: minimum capital, share transferability, governance and when each entity type is required. Guide for foreign investors and entrepreneurs.

View comparison →
Standard SL (Sociedad Limitada) vs. Empresa Emergente (Law 28/2022 — Spanish Startup Law)

Standard SL vs Empresa Emergente (Spanish Startup Law): tax benefits and requirements

Comparison between a standard Spanish limited company and certification as an empresa emergente under Spain's Startup Law. 15% corporate tax, stock options, Beckham and eligibility requirements in 2026.

View comparison →

Request a personalized consultation

Our experts are ready to analyze your situation and provide tailored solutions.

Call Contact