★ Verified selection 2026

The 7 Best Company Formation in Alicante

These 7 firms are the highest-rated for legal and tax services for expats in Alicante & Costa Blanca in 2026. English-speaking lawyers, tax advisors and translators specialising in immigration, NIE, residency, property purchases, inheritance tax and company formation.

📍 Alicante & Costa Blanca7 selected📅 Updated 2026
#1 Mejor valorado

Firmalex

★★★★★ 4.7 (89 reseñas)
📍 Plaza del Convento 6, 1st floor, door B, 03700 Denia·🕐 Monday to Friday 9:00-14:00, 15:00-19:00
✓ Founded 2003Business formation expertTrilingual

Legal and tax consultancy in Denia founded in 2003 specialising in company formation for foreigners. Expert in setting up Sociedad Limitada (SL) companies and registering as autonomo. Provides ongoing accounting and tax compliance in English, Spanish and German. Covers Costa Blanca, Valencia and Alicante province.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
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"Firmalex set up our SL company in Denia quickly and efficiently. They handle our ongoing accounting and tax filings too. Essential service for any expat starting a business here."— James and Sophie Turner, British business owners
#2 Muy recomendado

Baleario

★★★★★ 4.8 (75 reseñas)
📍 Calle Gerona, 28, 03003 Alicante·🕐 Monday to Friday 9:00-18:00
Cloud accountingHolded partnerModern approach

Modern cloud-based accounting firm serving expats across Alicante province including Javea, Denia, Altea, Calpe and Torrevieja. Holded accounting partner offering autonomo registration, SL formation, bookkeeping, VAT and tax filings. AECE certified accountants providing clear English-language service. Digital-first approach ideal for remote workers.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
Verified
"Baleario made setting up as autonomo in Spain incredibly easy. Their cloud-based approach means everything is digital and transparent. Chad and Alejandro are fantastic to work with."— Charlotte Green, British freelancer
#3 Top 3

Asesoria Orihuela Costa

★★★★★ 4.7 (93 reseñas)
📍 Avenida Adelfas 12, Local 5, Dehesa de Campoamor, 03189 Orihuela Costa·🕐 Monday to Friday 9:00-14:00, 16:00-19:00
15+ years experienceEnglish specialistBusiness setup

English-speaking tax and accounting firm in Orihuela Costa specialising in business setup for UK and EU expats. Expert in SL company formation, autonomo registration, payroll and ongoing compliance. Over 15 years experience on the southern Costa Blanca. Multilingual team handling all Spanish bureaucracy in English.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
Verified
"Asesoria Orihuela Costa set up our Spanish limited company and handle all our ongoing payroll and tax filings. Excellent English service and very trustworthy. Highly recommended."— Tom and Lisa Buckley, British business owners
#4 Destacado

HCS Accountants

★★★★★ 4.6 (64 reseñas)
📍 C/ Marques de Campo 16, 1st Floor, Office 3, 03700 Denia·🕐 Monday to Friday 9:00-14:00, 16:00-19:00
Native English speakersSpanish qualifiedDenia based

The only native English-speaking accountants with Spanish qualifications in the northern Costa Blanca area. Based in Denia covering Javea, Moraira, Calpe, Altea, Oliva and Gandia. Expert in SL company formation, autonomo setup, ongoing accounts and Social Security. Personalised service for British small businesses and individuals.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
Verified
"HCS Accountants helped us set up our SL and handle all our company accounts. Having native English speakers with Spanish qualifications is the best of both worlds in Denia."— Mike and Rachel Chapman, British restaurateurs
#5 Destacado

Grupo GBH

★★★★★ 4.5 (52 reseñas)
📍 Plaza de los Luceros, 17, Piso 3, Pta 3, 03004 Alicante·🕐 Monday to Friday 9:00-14:00, 16:00-19:00
20+ yearsFull business advisoryCentral Alicante

Business advisory firm in central Alicante with over 20 years experience in tax, labour, accounting and legal advice. Expert in company formation, employment contracts, Social Security and ongoing business compliance. English-language website and service available. Ideal for expats establishing medium-sized businesses in Alicante city.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
Verified
"Grupo GBH handled our company formation and all the employment contracts for our team. Their comprehensive business advisory service covers everything under one roof in central Alicante."— Steven and Clare Brooks, British entrepreneurs
#6 Destacado

Webster Asesores

★★★★★ 4.6 (78 reseñas)
📍 Calle Cronista Figueras Pacheco, 1, 03730 Javea·🕐 Monday to Friday 9:00-14:00, 16:00-19:00
Javea basedLaw & accountancyCorporate specialist

Law firm and tax consultant in Javea offering legal and business formation services across Javea, Moraira and Calpe. Specialises in SL formation, corporate law, company accounts and periodic tax filings through their associate company Webster Administraciones. Covers all aspects of starting and running a business on Costa Blanca.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
Verified
"Webster Asesores set up our company and continue to manage our accounts and tax filings from their Javea office. Reliable, professional and excellent English communication."— Brian and Amanda Harris, British business owners
#7 Destacado

Asesores JR

★★★★★ 4.5 (47 reseñas)
📍 Av. Condes de Soto Ameno, 19, 03005 Alicante·🕐 Monday to Friday 9:00-14:00, 16:00-19:00
Alicante cityEnglish serviceSelf-employed specialist

Accounting and tax advisory firm in Alicante offering company formation and self-employed registration services with English-language support. Handles SL setup, autonomo registration, ongoing bookkeeping and quarterly tax returns. Based in central Alicante with competitive pricing for small businesses and freelancers.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
Verified
"Asesores JR registered me as autonomo and handle all my quarterly tax returns. Affordable, reliable and they speak good English. Perfect for freelancers in Alicante."— Laura Peterson, American freelancer

Comparativa rápida

Pos.EmpresaEspecialidadValoraciónZonaDistintivo
#1 Firmalex Founded 2003 4.7 (89) Denia Mejor valorado
#2 Baleario Cloud accounting 4.8 (75) Alicante Muy recomendado
#3 Asesoria Orihuela Costa 15+ years experience 4.7 (93) Orihuela Costa Top 3
#4 HCS Accountants Native English speakers 4.6 (64) Denia Destacado
#5 Grupo GBH 20+ years 4.5 (52) Alicante Destacado
#6 Webster Asesores Javea based 4.6 (78) Javea Destacado
#7 Asesores JR Alicante city 4.5 (47) Alicante Destacado

Preguntas frecuentes

Strongly recommended. Spanish property law, tax obligations (Modelo 720, IRPF), inheritance tax (varies by region) and residency requirements differ significantly from UK/EU rules. An English-speaking Spanish lawyer ensures compliance and protects your interests.
NIE application assistance: €150-300. Full residency application (non-EU): €800-2,000. Golden Visa: €3,000-8,000. Property conveyancing: 1-1.5% of purchase price (min €1,500). Tax advisory annual retainer: €600-2,400/year.
Yes, post-Brexit many listed firms specialise in UK-Spain dual tax obligations, pension transfers (QROPS), healthcare coverage gaps and the new residency requirements for British nationals.
The NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) is a tax identification number required for almost everything in Spain: buying property, opening a bank account, signing contracts, paying taxes. You need one even for short-term transactions.

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