Invest in Spain: Keys and opportunities for Quebec companies

Spain presents opportunities for Quebec companies looking to expand internationally and build a presence in Europe.

BDO Canada, BDO Spain, Investissement Québec International, and the Québec Government Office in Barcelona recently hosted a webinar focused on investment and market entry opportunities in Spain for Quebec businesses. The session brought together speakers with perspectives from Canada, Spain, and one Quebec company with operations in Spain.

The webinar covered Spain’s business environment, internationalization support, market entry considerations, and the fiscal, social, and regulatory framework for setting up operations in Spain. The agenda also included a panel discussion.

Participants gained insights into:

• Spain’s market potential and major industrial sectors.
• Areas of interest for Quebec companies, including information technology, life sciences, sustainable mobility, cultural and creative industries, aerospace, environmental technologies, and agri-food.
• Trade activity between Quebec and Spain.
• Support available through Investissement Québec International for companies pursuing export, internationalization, market entry, or acquisition opportunities abroad.
• Business considerations such as understanding the market, building trusted local relationships, planning for the long term, and adapting communications to the local context.
• Tax, social, and business setup considerations in Spain, including corporate tax, social charges, R&D and innovation incentives, talent attraction measures, and startup support mechanisms.

Webinar speakers

• Julien Lassonde, Partner, Government Incentives, BDO Canada
• Frédéric Pontbriand, Senior Manager, BDO Canada
• Benjamin Arraou, Partner and Director, French Desk, BDO Spain
• Raymond Mark, Expert Advisor, Europe exports, Investissement Québec International
• Alfons Calderón, Economic and Institutional Affairs, Québec Government Office in Barcelona
• Simon Emery, Account Director, BusPas
• Sanro Zlobec, Intellectual Property, BDO Canada

Whether your organization is assessing Spain as a new market or considering a more structured presence in Europe, this webinar provides practical context to support your planning and decision-making.