Business advisory in Marbella for companies and SMEs
Accounting, tax advice, employment advice, company law and payroll under one roof.
The same team for more than 44 years, serving SMEs, the self-employed and entrepreneurs in Marbella and across the Costa del Sol.
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Business advisory for companies and SMEs in Marbella, with one team
Bocanegra Lawyers is a business advisory firm in Marbella that handles the accounts, taxes, payroll and company matters of SMEs and the self-employed. Our accountants, tax advisers, employment advisers and lawyers work as one team, so you don’t need a different adviser for every issue.
We serve clients in Marbella, San Pedro de Alcántara and across the Costa del Sol, in Spanish, English and Russian. If you or your foreign family need paperwork dealt with by the Spanish authorities, our administrative agency in Marbella takes care of it.
44
years in Marbella
+40.000
clients served
+25
years of experience in our accounting team
3
languages: Spanish, English and Russian
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Advisory services
What we handle for your business
Choose what your business needs. If your case covers several areas (accounting, payroll, tax), we’ll sort it out with you at the initial consultation and give you a fixed quote.
Accounting for companies and the self-employed in Marbella
For businesses that want their accounts kept up to date without having to deal with them: shops, hospitality, estate agencies, professionals and service companies. We keep the books, reconcile the bank accounts and prepare the annual accounts for the Companies Register (Registro Mercantil).
- Monthly bookkeeping and statutory books
- Annual accounts and filing with the Companies Register
- Regular reports on your business
- Bringing overdue accounts up to date
Periodic taxes: VAT, withholdings and Corporation Tax
For the self-employed and companies that must file their taxes every quarter and every year. We calculate and file every return on time and let you know what you’ll have to pay before each deadline.
- Quarterly VAT and annual summary
- Withholdings for employees, professionals and rentals
- Payments on account and Corporation Tax
- Annual information returns
If you need to plan your taxes, our tax advisers in Marbella can help; if you have received a notice from Hacienda, our tax lawyers will step in.
Self-employed: registration, quarterly returns and contributions
For anyone starting to work for themselves in Marbella, whether Spanish or foreign. We register you with Hacienda and with Social Security, choose your contribution base with you and handle your quarterly taxes from day one.
- Registration with Hacienda and in the self-employed (autónomo) scheme
- Flat-rate contribution and any reductions you’re entitled to
- Invoicing, quarterly VAT and income tax (IRPF)
Self-employed foreigners: we coordinate everything with your self-employed residence and work permit.
Setting up a company
For anyone who wants to set up a company in Spain. We handle the whole process, from the company name to registration with Hacienda, plus any later filings with the Companies Register.
- Company name certificate, articles of association and signing before a notary
- Tax ID (NIF), tax registration and Social Security registration
- Registration with the Companies Register and statutory company books
- Changes of directors, registered office and share capital
Corporate tax advice
Tax planning when you set up or restructure your company, cross-border transactions and dealings with Hacienda. This area has its own team of tax lawyers and tax advisers.
- Corporate tax planning
- International transactions
- Taxes of the company and its shareholders
Find out more on our tax advisers in Marbella page and, if Hacienda sends you a notice or opens an inspection, on our tax lawyer page.
Employment advice and payroll
Monthly payroll, Social Security registrations and terminations, contracts and social security contributions for your staff. Employment law advice (dismissals, claims, collective agreements) is handled by a dedicated team.
- Monthly payroll and social security contributions
- Registrations, terminations and contracts
- Benefits and retirement
Find out more on our employment advisers in Marbella page.
Who we advise
Shops, restaurants and hospitality
In Marbella and San Pedro de Alcántara: accounting, tax and payroll in one place.
SMEs and service companies
With tax, employment and legal advice coordinated by the same team.
Self-employed and professionals
Including foreigners who are starting to work for themselves in Spain.
Entrepreneurs and foreign companies
Settling on the Costa del Sol and needing to set up their company and comply with Spanish rules.
Estate agencies and small developers
With accounting, transaction taxes and contracts reviewed by lawyers.
Why trust your business to Bocanegra
Business advisory in Marbella and Madrid, in person or online
44 years in Marbella
Accountants, tax and employment advisers and lawyers in the same team.
Everything in one place
Your company’s accounts, taxes, payroll and legal matters, without having to coordinate several professionals.
If a problem arises, there’s a lawyer on hand
A notice from Hacienda, a dismissal or a labour inspection is resolved within the same firm.
We speak your language
Spanish, English and Russian, plus experience with the particular needs of foreign businesses.
A personal service
A dedicated contact person who knows your business, not a generic inbox.
Fixed written quote
You know what it costs before we start, and it doesn’t change unless your business activity does.
Shall we talk about your business?
Ask for a no-obligation quote or message us on WhatsApp and we’ll reply within 24 working hours. No generic fees: a fixed quote for your case.
Your advisory team in Marbella
The Founder and the Managing Partner oversee the firm; your accounts, taxes and payroll are handled by the firm’s own professionals, some of whom have been with us for more than twenty years.
Founder
Ricardo Bocanegra Sánchez
- Law graduate and chartered administrative agent
- Founded the firm in Marbella in 1982
- A pioneer in serving foreign residents in Andalusia
Lawyer · Managing Partner
- NYU Law School in New York and ICADE in Madrid
- Member of the Madrid Bar Association
- Mediator listed on the Register of Mediators
Accounting, tax and employment department
The people who handle your accounts, your taxes and your payroll.
Ana Cano Guerrero
Tax and accounting
Irene Garrido Mellado
Tax and accounting
Antonio Herrera Chaves
Tax and accounting
Ana María Sánchez Carrasco
Employment adviser
Lourdes Sánchez del Pozo Castaño
Employment adviser
Plácido Díaz Delgado
Employment adviser
How we start working with your business
From first contact to day-to-day service, in four steps.
Initial consultation
You tell us about your business and we review your obligations. Bring your latest tax return, a month’s worth of invoices and, if you already have an adviser, the last quarter’s filings.
Fixed quote
We tell you in writing what the fee includes and how much it costs.
Onboarding and handover
If you’re switching from another adviser, we request the paperwork and make sure no deadline is missed during the changeover.
Day to day
You send us your invoices, we file your taxes and run your payroll, and we let you know before each payment. You have a dedicated contact person you can call.
What our advisory clients say
Frequently asked questions about our advisory services
What is the difference between a business advisory firm and an administrative agency?
A business advisory firm handles your company’s accounts, taxes and payroll on an ongoing basis. A administrative agency deals with paperwork before the authorities, mainly for individuals and foreigners: NIE, residence card or Social Security. At Bocanegra you have both in the same firm.
How much does an adviser cost for a self-employed person or an SME in Marbella?
It depends on the number of invoices, your employees and the taxes you file. We give you the monthly fee in writing, with no obligation, and it doesn’t change unless your business activity does.
What does the monthly fee include?
It depends on what you sign up for: accounting, periodic taxes, payroll and contact with your dedicated person. Anything outside that (an inspection, a one-off transaction) is quoted separately before we start.
Can I switch advisers partway through the year?
Yes, at any time. We ask your previous adviser for the paperwork and the latest returns filed, and we make sure no deadline is missed during the changeover.
Do you also handle my company’s tax and employment matters?
Yes, with our own dedicated teams. For planning or tax notices, our tax advisers; for dismissals, claims or collective agreements, our employment advisers.
Do you work with foreign companies and self-employed people?
It’s one of our specialities. We work in Spanish, English and Russian, and coordinate with our immigration department on residence or work permits when needed.
Can I send you my paperwork online?
Yes. Most of our clients send us their invoices by email or via a shared folder and sign documents digitally. You only need to come to the office if you want to.
Do you work with businesses in San Pedro de Alcántara, Estepona or Benahavís?
Yes. We work with businesses across the Costa del Sol and the province of Málaga.
Business advisory in Marbella: where to find us
We are a law and business advisory firm in Marbella with more than 44 years’ experience working with companies, the self-employed and international clients.
We are open Monday to Thursday, 9:00–18:00, and on Fridays, 9:00–15:00.
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Lawyer and Managing Partner of Bocanegra Lawyers. Member no. 133.761 of the Madrid Bar Association (Ilustre Colegio de la Abogacía de Madrid), educated at NYU Law School in New York and ICADE in Madrid, and a mediator listed in the Ministry of Justice Register of Mediators. She has reviewed the information on this page: services, team and procedures.
Last reviewed: October 2026