Expand your industrial project into Spain by establishing operations in Cantabria.
Find out why this region could be the right location for your project.
Start here: three key factors to consider before setting up in Cantabria and entering the Spanish market.
Discover what you need to know about industrial land, strategic location and investment incentives before making your decision.
There comes a point when your home market can no longer support your growth.
When demand is increasing, new business opportunities are emerging and costs are having a greater impact on your operations, it may be time to enter new markets.
At Investin Cantabria, we help you assess whether establishing operations in our region makes strategic and commercial sense for your project.
Your industrial business is expanding
Are you considering entering new markets and looking to determine whether Cantabria could provide a realistic gateway to the Spanish, European, and Latin American markets?
We will help you assess whether the location, industrial environment, financial support, costs and logistics are a good fit for your business model.
You want to establish your business in the Spanish market
Is Spain already on your radar, but you still need to resolve questions about setting up operations there?
This is the time to compare alternatives, assess operating conditions and analyse what establishing a headquarters, factory, production facility or logistics hub in Cantabria would involve.
You are considering a new industrial project
Do you have a production line, industrial activity, or project related to R&D, logistics or manufacturing that could be developed outside your home country?
We will work with you to assess the availability of industrial land, potential funding, permits, timescales, suppliers, and staff.
Before expanding your business into Spain, you need to know whether your project is viable. Here is how you can gain a clear understanding of the different possible scenarios.
Once you have identified a growth opportunity, you may find yourself asking: “Is this the right decision?”
International expansion involves investment, time, people and potentially significant changes for those responsible for leading the project.
Before moving forward, you need a clear understanding of the factors that could influence your decision.
“Will the costs, industrial land and operational capacity meet my requirements?”
Spain may be an attractive market, but that does not mean that every location will be suitable for your business.
Before taking the next step, you need to know whether appropriate industrial land or premises are available, whether operating costs are competitive and whether the location can support your intended growth.
“Are there grants, incentives or public funding programmes that could make my project viable?”
Financial support can have a significant impact on an investment decision, but identifying the most suitable schemes is not always straightforward.
Funding may be available for investment, job creation, R&D, energy efficiency or other strategic areas. The key question is whether your project meets the eligibility requirements.
“Which procedures, permits and formalities will I need to complete?”
Administrative requirements often raise a number of questions when a company is considering expanding into another country.
You may need to determine which permits are required, which public bodies are involved, how long the procedures could take and how these timescales may affect your project schedule.
“Will I be able to access the right talent pool, suppliers and industrial ecosystem?”
Finding a suitable location is only one part of the process.
You also need to know whether you will be able to recruit the right people, work with suitable suppliers and operate within an industrial environment that supports your company’s day-to-day activities.
Cantabria offers the conditions global industrial projects need to succeed in Spain.
A competitive location in northern Spain
Cantabria enables you to enter the Spanish market while maintaining strong links with the rest of Europe, thanks to its strategic location in northern Spain. It can also support companies seeking to strengthen their connections with Latin American markets.
Cantabria has road, port and air connections that facilitate the movement of goods and people.
An established industrial environment with competitive costs
The region offers a well-established industrial ecosystem in which companies can achieve competitive balance between initial investment, operating costs and opportunities for future growth.
Quality of life that helps attract and retain people
When a company opens a new office or production facility in another country, members of its existing team may need to relocate to lead the project.
We understand the importance of factors such as housing, international education, safety and transport connections. Cantabria combines urban life, nature and the coast, offering an excellent balance between quality of life and cost of living.
Support in your language and specialised guidance
We assist you in your own language and act as your main point of contact, helping you establish operations in the region and connect with professionals, organisations and resources your project may require.
Investin Cantabria offers a free consultancy service to help you successfully establish your industrial project.
We analyse the factors that matter most so that you can make an informed decision with greater clarity and less uncertainty.
Our team can assess all the key variables involved in your project.
You will not need to search independently for industrial land, identify grants, contact multiple organisations or compare operating costs.
We will coordinate the process for you.
Industrial land
We analyse the requirements of your project and advise you on industrial land, sites and locations that may be suitable for you.
The aim is to determine whether there is a realistic option that meets your requirements in terms of floor space, location, future expansion, transport connections, technical specifications and availability.
Funding and incentives
We examine which funding and incentive schemes may be relevant, depending on the characteristics of your project.
Investment, job creation, R&D, energy efficiency, digitalisation, internationalisation and strategic projects may provide access to different forms of support.
The key is to identify from the outset which opportunities are worth exploring and which eligibility requirements would need to be met.
Administrative procedures
We help you understand the administrative process involved in establishing your operations.
We explain which steps may be required, which documentation you should prepare, which public bodies and other parties may be involved and which issues should be anticipated to avoid unnecessary delays.
Costs and operational conditions
The central question is always: “Can the project operate profitably and efficiently from Spain?”
To answer it, we analyse the factors that may affect its viability, including costs, resources, logistics, people, suppliers, funding, timescales and the specific operational requirements of your business.
Personalised advice throughout the process of establishing your operations in Cantabria, Spain.
Investin Cantabria supports companies looking to explore, prepare for and establish industrial operations in Cantabria, Spain.
As part of SODERCAN, the Regional Development Agency of Cantabria, our role is to help you make informed decisions by providing reliable data, relevant information and institutional guidance.
Before establishing your project
We analyse the Cantabrian market to identify attractive investment opportunities across a range of industrial sectors. We produce economic reports and market studies and offer free consultancy services to help you make informed decisions.
During the establishment process
We advise you at every stage of establishing your project in Cantabria. We support you with administrative procedures, identify available financial assistance and help you access grants and tax incentives relevant to your project.
After your project has been established
Once your project is operational, we continue to support its growth and development. We help you consolidate and expand your operations so that you can work towards your long-term objectives.
Our mission is to support you at every stage
The same team supports you from the beginning of the process through to completion, answering your questions at every stage.
We assist you in your own language and connect you with translators, consultants and suppliers experienced in working with international companies.
We provide clear information, objective data and answers to your questions. The final decision on whether to expand your project into Spain and establish operations in Cantabria remains entirely yours.
These companies chose Cantabria as their gateway to the Spanish market.
Start by downloading our guide before making your decision.
Three key factors to consider before establishing operations in Cantabria and entering the Spanish market.
You can request a free consultation immediately or begin by downloading our guide, which examines three of the most important factors to consider when planning the international expansion of an industrial project.
Request an initial assessment of your project.
If you think that Spain could form part of your expansion plans, we can help you assess whether Cantabria offers the right location from which to move forward.
Contact us to arrange a free initial consultation.
During this consultation, we will work with you to analyse the main factors affecting your project and determine whether establishing operations in Cantabria is a realistic prospect. These include industrial land, grants and incentives, costs, administrative procedures and operating conditions.