For many foreigners living or doing business in Spain, understanding the difference between an asesoría and a gestoría is not always easy. In fact, in many languages there is no direct equivalent for these types of services, which are very specific to the Spanish administrative and legal system. That’s why we want to clarify the distinction in this article.

If you’re in Palma de Mallorca and need professional help with your taxes, business management, administrative paperwork, or legal obligations, it’s important to know what each service offers. At Emprendix, your gestoría in Palma de Mallorca, we provide both asesoría and gestoría services so you can have all your needs covered in one place.

What is an asesoría?

An asesoría mainly provides consulting and strategic guidance in various fields: tax, accounting, labor, legal, and business matters.

Common functions of an asesoría:

• Advise you on the most suitable legal form for your business (self-employed, limited company, cooperative, etc.).
• Plan your tax returns to optimize your tax burden.
• Establish strategies for tax savings and legal risk prevention.
• Answer questions about current regulations and how they affect your activity.
• Support you in growth, internationalization, or restructuring processes.

Examples of services usually provided by an asesoría:

• Development of tax plans for your company.
• Advice on how to create a limited company (SL) in Palma de Mallorca.
• Review and analysis of tax returns to optimize results.
• Consulting on the best human resources management or labor strategies.

What is a gestoría?

A gestoría focuses on administrative processing and management with public institutions. Its main function is to carry out all the necessary procedures correctly and on time to comply with legal obligations.

Common functions of a gestoría:

• Registering and deregistering self-employed workers.
• Filing tax forms and managing taxes.
• Processing paperwork with the DGT, Social Security, Tax Office, Registries, etc.
• Managing payrolls, social security contributions, and employment contracts.

Examples of specific services provided by a gestoría:

• Registering as self-employed in Palma de Mallorca.
• Vehicle transfer in Palma de Mallorca.
• Filing quarterly and annual tax returns.
• Changes of ownership, vehicle registration, and procedures with the Traffic Department.
• Company registrations and deeds with public registries.

Main differences between asesoría and gestoría

Why is it important to know the difference?

Often, needs overlap. That’s why Emprendix, gestoría in Palma de Mallorca, offers both services. Not all asesorías can carry out procedures with public administrations because an official Gestor Administrativo title is required. However, many gestorías, like ours, also have tax, labor, and accounting advisors to offer a complete service.

What should you consider when choosing?

• ✔ If you need advice and planning, you should hire an asesoría.
• ✔ If you want someone to handle all the bureaucracy for you, you need a gestoría.
• ✔ If you want both, Emprendix is the ideal option.

In summary:

• 🔹 The asesoría provides vision and advice.
• 🔹 The gestoría frees you from paperwork, bureaucracy, and mistakes.

At Emprendix, your gestoría in Palma de Mallorca, we help you whether you need support to create a limited company in Palma de Mallorca, delegate your tax returns, manage your self-employment registration in Palma de Mallorca or carry out a vehicle transfer in Palma de Mallorca. All with the guarantee of having officially accredited gestorías at your service.