Transparency
Fees and how we work
We publish starting prices (+ VAT) for our standard services. The first 30-minute meeting is free, and before we start you receive a written proposal with the fee and the first-year total. Here we explain how we work, which fee models we use and how to get your proposal.
Written proposal
Before starting any engagement we send a detailed proposal with scope and fees. No surprises.
No unagreed charges
Extraordinary engagements are quoted separately, always with your prior approval. We never bill unagreed work.
First consultation free
The first 30-minute meeting to understand your situation and assess the engagement is at no cost and with no commitment.
Fee models
How we charge
Monthly retainer
Ongoing advisory with a dedicated adviser. Includes periodic returns, routine queries and proactive alerts. Minimum term of 12 months. Ideal for companies with regular activity.
Typical for: Recurring tax compliance, employment law advisory, corporate secretarial.
Defined-scope project
Fees for the whole project, set out in a written proposal before we start. No surprises. Recommended when the scope is fully defined at the outset.
Typical for: Due diligence, restructuring, holding formation, AEAT inspection defence.
One-off engagement
For technical queries or specific engagements. We do not sell hours: we sell the work, at the fee stated in the written proposal before we start.
Typical for: Tax office requests, commercial contracts, written opinions.
Success fee
Complementary to the base fee. Applicable in engagements with a quantifiable outcome: M&A, tax incentives, tax recovery.
Typical for: M&A transactions, tax regularisations with agreed settlement, R&D tax credits.
Indicative ranges by service line
Indicative ranges. The final proposal depends on the specific scope and complexity of the engagement.
| Service line | Typical model | Indication |
|---|---|---|
| Recurring tax advisory (company) | Monthly retainer | From €390 + VAT a month (SL with up to 5 payslips) |
| Periodic returns for SMEs | Monthly retainer / Project | From €390 + VAT a month (SL retainer) |
| Freelancer/self-employed tax advisory | Monthly retainer | From €120 + VAT a month |
| Tax planning and structuring | Project | Based on complexity |
| AEAT inspection defence | Project + success fee | Based on amount at stake |
| Tax due diligence (M&A) | Project | See dedicated guide → |
| Corporate restructuring (FEAC) | Project | Based on the operation |
| Insolvency proceedings | Regulated (TRLC) | See dedicated guide → |
| One-off technical consultation | One-off engagement | Written proposal before we start |
| M&A transaction (full advisory) | Project + success fee | % of transaction value |
All fees are detailed in the personalised proposal delivered within 48 hours of the initial consultation. Insolvency administrator fees are regulated under the TRLC.
Published fee guides
For certain services we have published guides with more detailed ranges.
Due diligence fees in Spain
Fee ranges for due diligence processes by transaction type and complexity.
See guide →
Insolvency administrator fees
Fee structure for insolvency administrators under the Spanish Insolvency Act (TRLC).
See guide →
How much does a Spanish tax adviser cost?
Indicative fee ranges for tax advisory services for small and medium-sized companies.
See guide →
Process
How to request a quote
Initial consultation
First 30-minute meeting to understand the engagement, scope and objectives. No cost, no commitment. In person, by video call or by phone.
Fee proposal
Within 48 hours we send a detailed proposal: billing model, service scope, fees + VAT, first-year total where there is a recurring fee, and assigned team.
Engagement letter
We formalise the engagement in writing with the agreed scope and fees. No small print, no unagreed additional charges.
Service commencement
We assign a lead adviser with direct access. From day one you have a single point of contact and a milestones calendar.
Frequently asked questions about fees
Yes. For our standard services we publish starting prices: for example, the self-employed retainer from €120 + VAT a month, the SL retainer from €390 + VAT a month or the Beckham regime from €1,200 + VAT. The first 30-minute meeting is free. Before we start, we send a written proposal with the fee, which depends on the volume, complexity and scope of the engagement, and with the first-year total when there is a recurring fee.
It depends on the contracted service, but in general it includes: mandatory periodic returns (VAT, IS, withholding taxes), ongoing advisory with no charge per query, alerts on regulatory changes affecting your company, routine contract reviews and handling of minor administrative matters. Extraordinary engagements (complex inspections, M&A transactions, litigation) are quoted separately, always with prior agreement.
No. We do not sell hours: we sell the work, at the fee in the written proposal. A fee once quoted is not reduced: if the quote does not fit, we narrow the scope of the engagement or change the payment schedule.
In certain engagements where the outcome is quantifiable, yes: R&D tax incentives (where we recover overpaid tax), tax regularisations with a settlement below the initial AEAT assessment, and M&A transactions where we negotiate price or terms. The success fee is always complementary to a base fee that covers the team's costs.
Both. For SMEs and freelancers with recurring tax and legal needs we offer tailored monthly retainers. For business groups and more complex engagements (M&A, restructurings, tax litigation) the standard model is a defined-scope project. The client's size does not determine the quality of service: the complexity of the engagement does.
In M&A transactions we combine fees for each phase of the process (due diligence, structuring, negotiation, closing) with an optional success fee based on the transaction value or the tax saving achieved. The detailed proposal is delivered before the engagement starts and includes a breakdown by phase.