Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of September 19, 2026, from the State Secretariat for Industry, publishing the Agreement with Asesunion for the establishment of Entrepreneur Support Points (PAE) integrated into the CIRCE Network |
|---|---|
| Publication | September 30, 2026 |
| Entry into force | September 19, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Entrepreneurs, advisors and professional offices that are members of Asesunion |
| Category | Business Regulation |
| Year | 2026 |
| Official source | BOE-A-2026-20373 |
Professional advisory offices that are members of Asesunion can become Entrepreneur Support Points (PAE) of the CIRCE network from September 19, 2026, thanks to the agreement signed between the Ministry of Industry and Tourism and Asesunion. The Resolution from the State Secretariat for Industry published on September 30, 2026 formalizes this agreement and expands the network of support points for entrepreneurs by bringing administrative processing closer to professional offices.
For advisors, this means a new official function with specific obligations. For entrepreneurs, more points where they can process their company incorporation at no additional cost.
What does this regulation establish?
The agreement defines precisely what adhering offices must do, what they can optionally offer, and what they receive in return from the Ministry.
| Type of service | Description | Nature |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic company incorporation processing | Management of the Single Electronic Document (DUE) through the CIRCE system | Mandatory and free |
| Advice on business activity | Guidance to the entrepreneur on how to start their business activity | Optional |
| Advice on cessation of activity | Guidance to the entrepreneur on closure or deregistration procedures | Optional |
For its part, the Ministry of Industry and Tourism assumes the following commitments to adhering offices:
- Provide technical support for the use of the CIRCE system.
- Guarantee access to the CIRCE system for electronic processing.
- Provide management tools from the SME Platform.
A critical aspect of the agreement is the direct responsibility assumed by each Asesunion member that integrates as a PAE: it will respond personally both to the Administration and to entrepreneurs for the services it provides in this capacity.
Economic and operational impact
The agreement does not establish direct economic compensation for adhering offices for providing the mandatory DUE processing service. Processing must be offered free of charge to the entrepreneur.
From an operational perspective, offices that adhere will have to assume the following changes:
- Training and certification in the CIRCE system to operate as a PAE.
- Adaptation of internal processes to manage the DUE electronically.
- Assumption of direct responsibility to the Administration and entrepreneurs, which implies reviewing professional liability insurance coverage.
- Possibility of expanding the service portfolio with optional advice on business activity and cessation, which can generate additional income.
For entrepreneurs, the impact is positive: they have access to more processing points, in trusted offices with which they already have a relationship, at no cost for DUE management.
Who does it affect?
- Advisory offices that are members of Asesunion that decide to adhere to the agreement and operate as a PAE.
- Advisors and professional managers who want to expand their services with official company incorporation processing.
- Entrepreneurs who want to incorporate a company through a trusted advisor integrated into the CIRCE network.
- New companies and self-employed individuals who need to process the DUE to start their activity.
Offices that are not members of Asesunion are not directly affected by this agreement, although they can access the CIRCE network through other existing channels.
Practical example
A tax and labor advisory office with five employees, a member of Asesunion, decides to adhere to the agreement. From that moment on:
- It requests access to the CIRCE system through the Ministry of Industry and receives technical support and access to the SME Platform.
- One of its clients wants to incorporate an SL. The office processes the DUE electronically through CIRCE at no cost to the entrepreneur for this specific service.
- Additionally, the office offers the entrepreneur advice on business activity (licenses, tax obligations, Social Security registration), a service that can be billed according to its usual rates.
- The office assumes direct responsibility for the correct processing of the DUE, so it must verify that its professional liability insurance covers this new activity.
What should companies do now?
- Verify membership in Asesunion: Only offices that are members of Asesunion can adhere to this agreement. If you are not a member, this agreement does not apply to you directly.
- Evaluate whether adherence is strategically interesting: Being a PAE can differentiate the office from competitors and attract new entrepreneur clients, although DUE processing must be offered free of charge.
- Review professional liability insurance coverage: Adherence implies direct responsibility to the Administration and entrepreneurs. Check that your policy covers this new function.
- Request access to the CIRCE system: Once the decision to adhere has been made, contact the Ministry of Industry and Tourism to obtain technical access and necessary training.
- Design the optional services offering: The agreement allows offering advice on business activity and cessation. Define what additional services you will commercialize and at what price.
Frequently asked questions
What is a PAE in the CIRCE network and what can an Asesunion office do as one?
An Entrepreneur Support Point (PAE) integrated into the CIRCE network is an office authorized to electronically process company incorporation through the Single Electronic Document (DUE). Asesunion offices that adhere to the agreement will be able to carry out this processing free of charge for the entrepreneur, and optionally offer advice on business activity and cessation.
How much does the office charge for processing the DUE as a PAE?
Nothing. The agreement expressly establishes that electronic processing for company incorporation through the DUE and CIRCE system must be offered free of charge. Optional advisory services on business activity and cessation can be billed according to the office's rates.
What responsibility does the office assume when adhering to the agreement?
Each Asesunion member that integrates as a PAE assumes direct responsibility to the Administration and to entrepreneurs for the services provided. This implies verifying that the office's professional liability insurance policy covers this new activity before adhering.
What support does the Ministry provide to adhering offices?
The Ministry of Industry and Tourism provides three specific resources: technical support for the use of the CIRCE system, access to the CIRCE system itself for electronic processing, and access to management tools from the SME Platform.
When did this agreement enter into force?
The agreement between the Ministry of Industry and Tourism and Asesunion entered into force on September 19, 2026, the date of the resolution from the State Secretariat for Industry. It was published in the BOE on September 30, 2026.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-20373
