NEW BUSINESS RISING UP

The number of companies created in Spain increased by 2.2 percent in 2010, after three consecutive years of decline. The number of companies started up in 2010 totalled 79,963, 2.2% more than in 2009, representing the first increase after three years of continual decline. According to data published today by the National Institute of Statistics however, 2010 also saw 18,467 companies dissolved, 6% more than in 2009. The subscribed capital for the newly founded companies reached almost 7.999 million euros, 66.9% higher than the previous year. In addition, the average subscribed capital per company was 100,033 euros, a 63.2% rise on 2009. As for the 18,467 companies dissolved, 75.7% did so voluntarily, 11.1% merged with other companies and 13.2% were wound up for other reasons. Source: Think Spain.