Spain is the 13th largest economy in terms of GDP and the 5th of the European Union. Thanks to its privileged position as a Member State of the EU, allows free access to the largest world market (EU-27).
Thus, potential investors can benefit from:
- European aid programs.
- A single currency.
- No existence of intra-Community tariffs.
- Free movement of goods and services, capital and people.
Spain offers investment opportunities to foreign companies in sectors and high value-added activities that are highly attractive for FDI due to its strong growth potential.
In addition, Spain has a highly developed business sector with a high level of internationalization; as is the case of our firm SF Lawyers presence in Spain (Barcelona) and China (Shanghai and Beijing).
Considered one of the best exporters of goods in the world and the largest exporter of commercial services.
Spain is one of the most active countries in trade in goods and services. On trade in goods is the 18th exporter and 17th largest importer, while trade in services, is the 9th exporter and 16th largest importer. (3)
The Spanish export quotas and import of goods on the global figure (Spanish exports / global exports) amounted to 1.7% and 1.8% respectively. The Spanish export quotas and import of services on the global figure stood at 3.1% and 2.1%.
Spain's attractiveness for foreign investment is its internal market and the possibility of operating with third markets from Spain.