Certain business activities require either a specific license from the City Council or a responsible declaration before operations can legally begin. These requirements ensure compliance with local regulations on safety, environmental protection, public health, and urban planning. Below, you’ll find details on the services provided by the Madrid City Council to guide you through obtaining the necessary permits for your business.

To streamline these processes, the Madrid City Council has introduced the Municipal Licensing System (SLIM), an online platform for submitting urban planning-related requests and applications electronically.

How to Use the Municipal Licensing System (SLIM):

1. AccessSLIM via the Madrid City Council website. You will need electronic identification and a digital signature .
2. Identify yourself on the platform.
3. Once logged in, you can: create and submit a new application, review existing applications, edit and finalize draft applications previously saved.
4. Access permissions: Applications can be managed by the applicant, their authorized representative, or a technician authorized by the applicant.

For detailed instructions, refer to the “General Manual for Procedures in the Municipal Licensing System (SLIM)” available through the following “link”.