Marbella – Business Centre for Foreigners

The fact that so many foreigners want to set up their own business in Marbella has led to the creation of a new Advice and Development Centre for entrepreneurs that is unique in Andalucía. In addition to acting as consultants and providing information about training, accommodation and financing to Spanish businesses the centre is also to concentrate on encouraging foreign entrepreneurs all over Andalucía. This will include those who do not live in the province of Málaga but have business interests in Andalucía.

The idea is to make it easier for businessmen and women from all over Europe to set up their own concern in Marbella or to invest in a scheme set up by young people, whether Spanish or foreign, in the area. This means that one of the functions of the new centre will be to look for foreign investors and persuade them that the Costa del Sol is a good area for business.

As the Málaga provincial head of Innovation. María Gámez, said: “It is especially aimed at British and German investors. Previously they had nowhere where they could receive specialised advice in their own language.” The staff working at the centre will have a bilingual cultural training to aid British and German investors.

The centre, to be based in the Avenida Ricardo Soriano, will also provide free accommodation for entrepreneurs with original ideas for a type of business which does exist in the town at the moment. Meetings between Spanish and foreign investors will be arranged and study days on alternative energy, biotechnology etc. will be organised. Covering 370 square metres, the centre will include private offices and function rooms. It is expected to be up and running after the summer.