Corporate Advisory Services
One legal misstep can derail your growth. We’ll help you avoid it
Doing business in Spain—whether you’re entering the market, consolidating operations or planning a restructure—requires navigating a complex legal and regulatory environment. Every decision, from your company’s setup to its governance or growth strategy, carries legal implications.
At GCO, we help both Spanish companies operating in a dynamic market and international businesses expanding into Spain make confident decisions that protect their interests and support long-term success.
Here’s how our corporate advisory in Barcelona helps you:
- Entity setup and legal structuring aligned with your strategy
- Mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transformations done right
- Commercial contracts that prevent future disputes
- Cross-border guidance for seamless international operations
Corporate Advisory Services for spanish & international companies
Company formation & legal structuring: Build on the right foundation
Choosing the wrong legal structure can limit flexibility, increase exposure, or slow down growth. At GCO, we set up companies and corporate vehicles that support your strategy today — and scale with you tomorrow.
Every business model demands a structure that aligns governance, tax efficiency, and operational needs. We help you select, design, and implement the legal framework that safeguards your interests and accelerates decision-making.
- Company formation – subsidiaries, branches, and representative offices in Spain.
- Legal structure advisory
- Drafitng of custom bylaws and agreements
- Registry and procedural support
- Tax & labour registrations
- Shareholder & capital structuring
- Corporate books & statutory documentation
Strategic Corporate Advisory Services
Corporate restructuring, M&A and transformations: You can't afford to miss a detail
Mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, and reorganisations require precise legal coordination. With GCO, you gain an experienced partner who manages regulatory steps, documentation, filings, and alignment between stakeholders.
We bring together legal, financial, and corporate expertise to ensure every restructuring decision is compliant, transparent, and strategically sound.
- Local and cross-border mergers and acquisitions
- Spin-offs and corporate transformations
- Shareholder reorganisations
- Legal filings and documentation
- Legal and corporate due diligence
- Transaction structuring & negotiation support
- Drafting & negotiation of transaction documents – SPA, APA, shareholder agreements, TSAs
Strategic Corporate Advisory Services
Joint ventures & business alliances: Partnering without clear rules?
Strategic partnerships only succeed when their legal framework is clear. We design and formalise joint ventures and business collaboration structures that define roles, protect each party, and prevent future conflict.
- U.T.E. and A.I.E. structuring
- Custom legal frameworks
- Due diligence for partner assessment
- Negotiation support & partner alignment
- Shareholder or partnership agreements
- Tax structuring for alliances
- Ongoing advisory
Strategic Corporate Advisory Services
Capital changes, dissolutions & liquidations: Adapt when needed
Corporate life cycles evolve — and sometimes companies need to adjust capital, dissolve structures, or wind down operations. These processes require meticulous legal handling to avoid director liabilities, non-compliance, or delays.
GCO manages all legal, procedural, and registry steps, ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient transition.
- Capital increases and reductions
- Dissolutions and liquidations
- Risk-mitigation support
- Regulatory filings and clearance
- Corporate due diligence
- Coordination with banks, auditors & authorities
Strategic Corporate Advisory Services
Holding companies: Centralise control, enhance efficiency
A well-structured holding company can simplify governance, protect assets, and optimise the management of multi-entity groups. At GCO, we design and implement holding structures that provide clarity, efficiency, and strategic advantage — whether you’re consolidating operations, expanding internationally, or reorganising ownership.
We analyse your business model, group structure, and long-term objectives to create a holding framework that aligns legal, financial, and tax considerations. The result: a robust corporate architecture that supports growth and ensures compliance with Spanish and EU regulations.
- Holding company design and structuring
- Group governance and oversight frameworks
- Asset protection and operational consolidation
- Cross-border compliance for multinational groups
- Group restructuring & simplification
- Tax optimisation for holding structures
- Shareholder agreements and succession planning
Strategic Corporate Advisory Services
Concerned your contracts aren’t bulletproof?
Relying on outdated templates or copying terms from online sources can leave your business exposed. At GCO, we create legally sound, customised contracts and ensure ongoing compliance — preventing costly disputes and protecting your commercial relationships.
- Commercial contract drafting and negotiation
- Contract reviews and updates
- Ongoing compliance support
- Risk-prevention audits
- Industry-specific agreements
- Contract lifecycle management frameworks
- Compliance mapping within contracts
Why GCO's Corporate Advisory Services?
Need a legal partner who thinks like a business owner?
Local insight, international mindset.
We understand Spanish corporate law and the European regulatory context — ensuring seamless alignment between headquarters and local entities.
Full-scope advisory.
Economists, lawyers, and corporate advisors work together to provide complete, strategic support across legal, tax, labour, financial, and international matters.
Multilingual support.
Work with professionals who speak your language. We advise fluently in English.
Trusted professional standing.
We are members of the Ilustre Colegio de Economistas de Cataluña, AEDAF, the Colegio de Graduados Sociales de Barcelona, and part of the IUSFUL European Legal Network — guaranteeing quality and compliance across Europe.
Tech-enabled efficiency, human-centred service.
With tools like GCO Archiva and GCO Conta, you benefit from secure document management and real-time financial visibility.
Process and Methodology
A Clear Path to Excellence for your Company
Our customer-centric process is tailored to your specific needs. From initial analysis to strategy implementation, we are with you every step of the way.
- Initial Situation Analysis
- Development of Customized Strategies
- Solutions Implementation
- Continuous Monitoring and Adjustment
Frequently Asked Questions
Straightforward answers to your key questions
Do I need a Spanish company to operate in Spain?
Not always. Depending on your activity, a branch or representative office may be more strategic. We’ll guide you through the best structure and its implications.
What’s the impact of choosing the wrong legal form?
The legal form affects taxation, liability, governance, and scalability. Choosing poorly can create unnecessary costs or restrict operations. We help you avoid this.
How can I protect my interests when drafting commercial contracts?
With tailored contracts that reflect your risks and business model. Our team ensures clarity, enforceability, and compliance — reducing disputes and exposure.
What advantages do U.T.E. and A.I.E. structures offer?
They create collaboration frameworks that share resources, reduce costs, and unlock new opportunities. We advise on setup, governance, and ongoing compliance.
How does the process of changing capital or dissolving a company work?
We manage resolutions, documentation, filings, and registry procedures — ensuring directors and shareholders meet all legal obligations.
Our tax team
Meet Our Tax Experts
Experience and knowledge at your service for optimal tax management.
Managing Partner
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