Spain is an E-2 treaty country, so Spanish nationals can invest in and actively run a U.S. business on an E-2. Here’s what Spanish investors should know — and how we build a case that wins.
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The fundamentals are the same wherever you’re from — but the angle that wins differs by background. Here’s what tends to matter for Spanish investors.
Spain holds one of the oldest E-2 treaties with the U.S., in force since 1903 — so Spanish nationals are eligible, clearing the threshold many other nationalities can’t.
Many Spanish applicants fund the investment from the sale of property, a business exit, or long-held family savings — clean, documentable sources that tend to satisfy officers.
Spanish investors commonly open hospitality and food-and-beverage ventures, professional-services firms, or a U.S. arm of an existing Spanish business.
Spain has a deep, well-established E-2 pipeline, and applications are processed through the U.S. Embassy in Madrid — a well-trodden route that rewards a polished, thoroughly evidenced file.
Because the U.S.–Spain treaty dates back more than a century, eligibility itself is rarely the question for Spanish nationals; the case turns on a substantial, at-risk investment and a credible business plan.
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Yes. Spain has held a qualifying E-2 treaty with the United States since 1903, so Spanish nationals are eligible to apply.
Often yes. Funds from a property sale are a common, well-accepted source — the key is documenting the sale and the path of the money into the investment.
Most apply through the U.S. Embassy in Madrid; those already in the U.S. in another status may be able to change status instead.
There is no fixed minimum. The investment must be substantial relative to the cost of the business and enough to make it operational — we'll assess the right figure for your specific venture.
Tell us about your situation and goals. You’ll get an honest assessment of your strongest option and clear next steps. Consultations are $100, credited in full to your retainer if you engage the firm.
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