Starting a Business in Spain

New Book

'This indispensable guide will lend real focus to your business research. Hobbs's realist approach to setting up a business puts dreamers in their place, while showing that with the right attitude and plenty of hard work, anything is possible; his book is guaranteed to become a well-thumbed addition to your collection'

Spanish Magazine - Book of the Month

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO SETTING UP OR BUYING A BUSINESS IN SPAIN



A title for all those people who dream of starting or buying and running a business in Spain but don't know where to begin. It gives all the information and advice needed on the practicalities and legalities of setting up or buying a business and explores the possibilities for running businesses such as guest-houses, shops and farms as well as the potential for setting yourself up as a professional craftsman. The book covers the different types of business structure available and their pros and cons, financing a business, how to buy or lease property, where to get help and advice, and more. In addition, it explains what is involved in running a business, including red tape, book-keeping, VAT, property and other taxes, pensions and insurance, employing staff and marketing and promotion.



Full details on....

*Businesses and trades in demand

*Sources of advice and assistance

*Procedures for starting up

*Suitable business structures

*How to buy an existing business

*Where to get loans and grants

*Tax, social security and pensions

*Finding and employing staff

....and much more