Residence authorization for entrepreneurs (Ley 14/2013)
Live in Spain and build an innovative company with no minimum investment or job-creation q…
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source not yet confirmed by our automated check
Summary
Spanish residence authorization for foreigners launching an innovative business of special economic interest to Spain, granted after a favourable report from ENISA.
Dream spread
Live in Spain and build an innovative company with no minimum investment or job-creation quota.
Relocation reality check
No funding; everything hinges on a favourable ENISA assessment of your profile, business plan and value to the Spanish economy.
Your fit signals
The real program is below — the 0–100 scoring is a paid feature.
Full match score — Solo / Household
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Eligibility
Foreign nationals 18+ (from abroad or already in Spain) with an innovative business plan that ENISA rates favourably.
The long game
If Spain becomes home, here is the road from first visa to a second passport.
Spain · residency → PR → citizenship
Curated- Y0ArriveYear zero
- Y5Permanent residency~5 years
- Y10Citizenship eligible~10 years
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- Spain's Beckham regime (see separate row) was extended to entrepreneurs carrying out an innovative activity under the Startups Law.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
- Health insurance$600
- Legal & translation$400
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
Existing communities already talking about life in 🇪🇸 Spain. Lurk, ask, make a friend — before the flight.
- r/GoingToSpain
Dedicated to moving to Spain — visas, NIE, paperwork.
- r/askspain
Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“No minimum investment or job creation requirements; activity must have a favorable ENISA report”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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