Doing business in Spain

Spain, the European Union’s (EU) 13th-largest economy, offers Canadian businesses strong growth potential. With 47 million consumers, advanced infrastructure, and access to more than 450 million EU citizens, it serves as a strategic hub for global expansion. The Canada–European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) boosts trade, while Spain’s ties to Latin America open doors to broader markets. 

Explore opportunities to grow your footprint in Spain with support from the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) offices in Madrid and Barcelona. Learn more about the trade relationship between the two countries, key market facts, and other insights.  

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Market overview

Top industries

Spain is an attractive market for industries such as:

  • Aerospace
  • Agriculture and processed foods
  • Clean technologies  
  • Defence and security  
  • Fish and seafood
  • Information and communications technologies
  • Life sciences  

Relations and trade agreements

Canada and Spain are part of the CETA. Find out how your business can benefit from opportunities through this free trade agreement:

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Tariffs, rules and regulations

Understanding regulations and policies relevant to your export market is crucial for success.

Find out what you need to know before selling your products or services in Spain.  

Business environment in Spain

Accounting, taxes and exchange

Protecting intellectual property (IP)

Service providers

Access in-market service providers to effectively conduct business in Spain. 

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BIOSPAIN

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October 7 to 9, 2025
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August 1 to October 5, 2025
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Barcelona, Spain

ENLIT Europe

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November 17 to 20, 2025
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August 1 to November 16, 2025
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Bibao, Spain

Alimentaria

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March 23 to 26, 2026
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July 31, 2025 to March 22, 2026
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Barcelona, Spain

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Contacts

Contacts in Canada

Find out who to contact in Canada or internationally if you are a:

  • new or aspiring exporter
  • existing Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) clients, international companies, and global representatives
  • looking for general information
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Trade offices – Spain

The Embassy of Canada to Spain

Address
Torre Emperador
Paseo de la Castellana, 259D,
Madrid, Madrid, Comunidad de, 28046
Spain

Telephone
+34 91 382 8400/42

Fax
+34 91 382 8492

Email
espana@international.gc.ca

Office hours
Mon-Thurs: 08:30-17:30; Fri: 08:30-14:45

Territories/responsibilities
Spain, Andorra

Office closures

  • 2025-01-01
  • 2025-01-06
  • 2025-04-17
  • 2025-04-18
  • 2025-05-01
  • 2025-05-19
  • 2025-09-01
  • 2025-10-13
  • 2025-11-10
  • 2025-12-08
  • 2025-12-25
  • 2025-12-26

The Consulate of Canada and Trade Office, Barcelona

Address
Plaça de Catalunya Nº9 - 1º2ª,
Barcelona, Catalonia, 08002
Spain

Telephone
+34 93-270-3614

Fax
+34 93-317-0541

Email
espana@international.gc.ca

Office hours
Mon-Thurs: 08:30-17:30; Fri: 08:30-14:30

Territories/responsibilities
The Kingdom of Spain and the Principality of Andorra

Office closures

  • 2025-06-24
  • 2025-09-11
  • 2025-09-01
  • 2025-10-13
  • 2025-12-08
  • 2025-12-25
  • 2025-12-26

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