Question
“Hello everyone, just received a response from UGE on my Spain Digital Nomad Visa application. I am inquirying if anyone has reveived this request previously and if so, how did you provided the evidence supporting the request.
They want to know the % of ownership/participation in my LLC. The Articles of organization do not prescribe % of membership or ownership.
Also they are inquiring on accrediting relationships with other institution/clients that are not Spain based. Any help feedback would be greatly appreciated.”
Answers
These are the answers of Spainguru’s Spain Digital Nomad Visa group members:
“Did you send the articles or organization or a certificate of good standing? Did you apply as self employed or contractor?”
“Are you not allowed to own the company 100%? Or if you do are you just proving B2B relationships?”
“Yes you are. But if they make the link they will want to know it’s a real company, not just a shell to get you the DNV.”
(Professional answer) “Hi. Unfortunately this is what happens if they make the link you are the company owner. How did that happen? Essentially you have to justify that your business is a real business.”
“So you need to provide something official regarding % ownership. If the articles of incorporation don’t show it is there something else you can use?
If you are 100% owner you need to show: contracts between the LLC and other companies outside of Spain that have been valid at least 3 months at the date of application, the certificate of good standing for each of the companies showing they have been in existence for at least a year with apostille.
Both the above need sworn translations. If you can’t provide the above then you need the last tax return for your LLC, accreditation of investments in productive means/assets, and a report from the relevant social security authority in the country of origin showing the history of employees of the company. All the above needs sworn translations.”
“If it is a LLC, then you can define the percent of ownership in the operating agreement. I will not be surprised if you would then need to get it notarized and/or get a postal stamp for immigration purposes.
About the criteria for the clients or institutions, MY BEST GUESS is that they’re probably asking for proof such as invoices, bank statements, and I’m also guessing a certificate of good standing.”
(Professional answer) “We’ve dealt with many of these. They have seen from the documents you presented that you are the company owner, so now they are shifting the focus from you on to the company, as they want to see if it’s a real company who can support you for your 3-year residency.
Firstly, you can submit any document which shows that you are the 100% owner. For US companies it’s usually the operating agreement. A notarized copy with apostille and sworn translation. Then you need to do the whole application again, but showing the company documents.
Other users have written all the documents you need to show. It’s either the top section if you have contracts with other companies or the bottom section if you don’t. Bear in mind that you need to sworn translate everything and some things need to be notarized/apostilled too, like tax documents.”
(Professional answer) “That is a really tough one. Did you apply by yourself or with a specialist? It seems like you have not prepared the company documents correctly as a business owner. It is very tricky to do.
You must answer each section of the requirement with documents. Break it down into the different points, then check which document they need. If you have Schengen days left also consider a new application with the correct documents and avoid trigger words that will lead to additional requirements like this.”
Conclusion
The Spain Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) application process becomes more complex when the Unidad de Grandes Empresas (UGE) identifies the applicant as the owner of the applying company. In such cases, UGE requires additional documentation to verify both the legitimacy of the company and the applicant’s ownership.
Key suggestions from community members include submitting a notarized and apostilled operating agreement stating the ownership percentage if the Articles of Organization don’t contain it.
For proof of business activity, applicants must present contracts with non-Spanish clients (active for at least three months), certificates of good standing for those entities (with apostille), and sworn translations for all documents.
If contracts aren’t available, alternatives include tax returns, investment documentation, and employee reports from the country of origin’s social security agency.
This stage in the process underscores the importance of anticipating UGE’s scrutiny and preparing comprehensive, properly translated and authenticated documentation. Applicants should also consider consulting a specialist or lawyer to navigate these technical requirements.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the contributions and experiences of Spainguru community members and is no legal advice. Consider consulting a legal expert for personalized guidance.
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