EPR - Spanish Digital Certificate

EPR - Spanish Digital Certificate

Overview

The FNMT Digital Certificate for a Natural Person is an electronic certification issued by the FNMT-RCM linking the subscriber with data of verification of signature and confirms their identity. This certificate is a digital file containing the user's identification data.

What is a Digital Certificate?

 A digital certificate in Spain is an official, government-issued electronic ID (often called a Certificado Digital or Firma Digital).

  • An electronic certification issued by the FNMT-RCM (Spanish National Mint and Stamp Factory).

  • Links the subscriber to a verified signature and confirms their identity.

  • A digital file installed on your computer, not a physical document.

  • Allows you to sign documents electronically with full legal validity.

Why is it needed for EPR? 

Under Spanish EPR laws, producers and importers must:

  • Register in official producer registers.

  • Submit periodic reports on products placed on the Spanish market.

  • Communicate with government portals and compliance schemes (SCRAPs).

To do this, a company or its legal representative must log in and sign forms electronically using a digital certificate. Without it, registration or compliance filings cannot be completed.

Who needs it? 

Spanish companies: Use their company’s NIF + digital certificate.


Foreign companies selling into Spain:

  1. May appoint an authorized representative in Spain with a digital certificate.
  2. Or, in some cases, obtain their own Spanish digital certificate, linked to their Spanish tax registration.

How can I obtain a Spanish Digital Certifcate? 

Option 1: Apply online via the official government website.
In addition to starting the application online, you would also be required to visit the Spanish Consulate to verify your identity/provide additional documentation (if needed), so the possibility of this would be reliant on whether of not you have a physical consulate, where you are located.

Option 2: Use Expandly’s trusted partner to obtain it on your behalf.

  • Service fee: £300.

What's required to apply for a Spanish Digital Certificate?

To apply for an SDC, you will need:

  • Certificate of Incorporation (company registration documents).

  • NIF (Número de Identificación Fiscal) – the Spanish tax ID number - Please Note: A NIF is issued only after obtaining a Spanish VAT number.

Important Notes:

  1. The certificate must be obtained in the company’s name, not an individual director’s name
  2.  The certificate refers to a file that is installed onto your computer, and asks as a form of identity online - It is important to note that this does not refer to a physical certificate to be issued, rather a file link to be installed:

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