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What is the company registry in Canary Islands?
Canary Islands Companies Registers
José López, 39b Ed Tinaba, Region: Islas Canarias, State: Santa Cruz de la Palma (Tenerife Register)
About Canary Islands
The Canary Islands Companies Registry is located in Santa Cruz.
The Canary Islands also known informally as The Canaries are an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean and the southernmost Autonomous Community of Spain. The main language of Canary Islands is Spanish which is spoken by 99% of the population. The local currency is the Euro (EUR). The population of Canary Islands is over 2.25 million.
Canary Islands Certificate of Incorporation
The Canary Islands Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Canary Islands Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Canary Islands company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Canary Islands register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Canary Islands customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Canary Islands Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Canary Islands the relevant laws are:
Regulation for Canary Islands is based on Spanish Civil Code, Commercial Code and domestic statutes
What information is free to view at Canary Islands Company Registry?
None but a Canary Islands company extract/profile will include where available:
Canary Islands Company Name
Canary Islands Type of Business
Canary Islands Company Address
Canary Islands Business Activity
Canary Islands Registered Share Capital
Canary Islands Management
Canary Islands Company Branches
Canary Islands Financials (Accounting reports and balance sheets)
Do you need to register / sign up at the Canary Islands Company Registry?
Yes you need to sign up at the local Canary Islands register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Canary Islands
There are over 90,000 companies registered in Canary Islands.
Types of Companies in Canary Islands
Businesses in Canary Islands can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
S.A. (Sociedad Anónima): ≈ plc (UK), minimum capital €60,101.21
S.L. (Sociedad Limitada): ≈ Ltd. (UK), minimum capital €3,012
S.L.N.E. (Sociedad Limitada Nueva Empresa): similar to S.L., it was introduced in 2003 to speed up new company registration (registration can be completed in one day), minimum capital €3,012
S.A.D. (Sociedad Anónima Deportiva): a limited liability sports corporation
S.L.L. (Sociedad Limitada Laboral): a labour limited corporation
S.C. (Sociedad Colectiva): roughly a general partnership
S.C.P. (Sociedad Civil Privada):
S.Cra. (Sociedad Comanditaria): roughly a limited partnership
S.Com. p. A. (Sociedad Comanditaria por Acciones)
S.Com p.A.P. (Sociedad Comanditaria por Acciones Profesional)
S.Coop. (Sociedad Cooperativa): a cooperative that typically is owned and democratically controlled by its workers
Other initialisations are used for cooperatives; Sociedad Anónima Laboral (SAL); some are region specific e.g. Sociedad Cooperativa Catalana Limitada (SCCL)
UTE (Unión Temporal de Empresas [es]) ≈ temporary consortium or joint venture
Venture capital fund
SCR (Sociedades de Capital Riesgo)
FCR (Fondos de Capital Riesgo), FCR-Pyme for SME
SICC (Sociedades de inversión colectiva de tipo cerrado)
FICC (Fondos de inversión colectiva de tipo cerrado)
SGEIC (Sociedades Gestoras de Entidades de Inversión Colectiva de tipo cerrado)
Can you order a Canary Islands Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Canary Islands agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Canary Islands accepts the Apostille Certificate for Canary Islands Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Canary Islands signed up to the Hague Convention on 28th September 2004 as part of Spain.
What is the language(s) of the Canary Islands Company Registry?
The Canary Islands Company Register is in Spanish, French, German and English languages.
Canary Islands Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Canary Islands. Our local partner is based in Tenerife which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Canary Islands including Santa Cruz, San Cristobal and Arrecife. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Canary Islands Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Canary Islands Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Canary Islands.
Canary Islands Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Canary Islands. Our specialist Canary Islands skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Canary Islands Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Canary Islands Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Canary Islands. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Canary Islands Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Canary Islands?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Canary Islands?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Canary Islands?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.