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Other ways of doing business and investing in Madrid
There are several alternatives for operating in Spain without the need to establish a new company, partner with existing entities, or set up a physical operations centre. The options outlined below are covered in more detail in the Guide:
Alternative ways to operate in Spain:
- Participation Accounts: A financial collaboration in which one or more investors (non-managing participants) support the business operations of another party (managing participant) by contributing a pre-agreed amount of capital, with both parties sharing in the resulting profits.
- Participative Loans
- Joint Ventures: Formed through public limited companies (SA) or limited liability companies (SL)
- Distribution, Agency, Commission, and Franchise Agreements
Alternative ways to invest in Spain:
- Acquisition of shares in an SA or Equity Stakes in an Existing SL
- Acquisition of real estate located in Spain
- Business Acquisition: Buying an existing business
- Venture Capital Entities

