Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of June 15, 2026, from the State Secretariat for Industry, publishing the Agreement with the Asturian Federation of Entrepreneurs for the establishment of Entrepreneur Support Points integrated into the CIRCE Network |
|---|---|
| Publication | June 25, 2026 |
| Effective date | June 15, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Entrepreneurs and companies in Asturias that want to create, manage or cease their activity |
| Category | Business Regulation |
| Year | 2026 |
| Signatory organization | Ministry of Industry and Tourism — Asturian Federation of Entrepreneurs (FADE) |
| Integrated network | CIRCE Network (Information Center and Business Creation Network) |
If you are in Asturias and want to start a business, until now you had to move between different offices. With the agreement signed on June 15, 2026 between the Ministry of Industry and Tourism and the Asturian Federation of Entrepreneurs (FADE), FADE offices officially become Entrepreneur Support Points (PAE) integrated into the CIRCE Network. A single point of contact to create, manage or close your business, with remote processing and free advice.
The Resolution was published in the BOE on June 25, 2026, although the agreement is effective from June 15, 2026.
What does this regulation establish?
The agreement defines two blocks of services that FADE will provide as a PAE: the mandatory and free services for the entrepreneur, and the optional services that FADE can offer additionally.
Mandatory and free services
- Remote processing to establish companies through the Single Electronic Document (DUE)
- Legal, tax and Social Security information
- Guidance on available public aid and subsidies
Optional additional services
- Business plan mentoring and preparation
- Processing of business closure
- Information on business transfer
- Guidance on internationalization
Contribution from the Ministry of Industry
- Technical support to FADE to operate as a PAE
- Access to the CIRCE system
- Tools from the SME Platform
In essence, the Ministry provides the digital infrastructure and FADE provides the network of offices and human resources. The result is a single business window in Asturias with institutional backing from the State.
Economic and operational impact
The direct impact for the Asturian entrepreneur is reduction of administrative costs and time. Mandatory services are free, which eliminates the cost of management firms for DUE processing in simpler cases.
From an operational perspective, integration into the CIRCE Network means that procedures are carried out remotely, avoiding travel and reducing typical business formation timeframes. The ability to also process business closure from the same point adds value for companies that need to close or restructure.
For FADE as an organization, this agreement strengthens its position as a reference entity for the Asturian business sector, expanding its services beyond employer representation towards direct assistance to entrepreneurs.
For the Asturian ecosystem as a whole, the expansion of the PAE-CIRCE network in the region facilitates access to procedures that previously required greater bureaucratic knowledge or paid intermediaries.
Who does it affect?
- Entrepreneurs in Asturias who want to establish a company and need to process the DUE for free and remotely
- Self-employed workers and SMEs in Asturias seeking legal, tax or Social Security information at no cost
- Companies that want to cease their activity and need to process closure in an orderly manner
- Companies interested in transferring their business or in internationalization processes
- Entrepreneurs who need to develop a business plan with professional mentoring (optional service)
- Any person or company in Asturias that wants to learn about available public aid and subsidies for their project
Practical example
Imagine you are an Asturian professional who wants to establish a Limited Company to provide consulting services. Before the agreement, you either needed to go to a management firm (with the associated cost) or navigate multiple administrative platforms on your own.
With the new FADE PAE integrated into the CIRCE Network, you can visit FADE offices in Asturias and:
- Process the Single Electronic Document (DUE) remotely and for free to establish your LLC
- Receive legal, tax and Social Security information tailored to your situation, at no cost
- Learn what public aid and subsidies you can apply for for your new business
- If needed, request the optional service of business plan mentoring
All at a single point of contact, with the technical support of the Ministry of Industry's CIRCE system and the tools of the SME Platform.
What should companies do now?
- If you are thinking about starting a business in Asturias, contact FADE to learn how the new PAE works and how to process the DUE for free through the CIRCE Network.
- If you need legal, tax or Social Security information, take advantage of the fact that this service is mandatory and free at FADE's new PAE: you don't have to pay for an initial advisory consultation.
- If you are looking for aid or subsidies for your business project in Asturias, request guidance at FADE's PAE, which is required to inform you about available options.
- If you have a business you want to close or transfer, consult the optional services of FADE's PAE to process business closure or receive information about business transfer.
- If you have an internationalization project, FADE's PAE can guide you as an optional additional service within the new agreement.
Frequently asked questions
What is an Entrepreneur Support Point (PAE) and what role does FADE play?
A PAE is a single window where entrepreneurs can perform administrative procedures to create, manage or close businesses. With this agreement, FADE Asturias acts as a PAE integrated into the CIRCE Network, which allows it to process the Single Electronic Document (DUE), provide legal, tax and Social Security information, and guide on public aid, all free of charge for the entrepreneur.
How much does it cost to use FADE's PAE services in Asturias?
Mandatory services are completely free for the entrepreneur: remote processing of the DUE to establish companies, legal, tax and Social Security information, and guidance on public aid. Optional services (business plan mentoring, business closure processing, information on business transfer and internationalization) may have different conditions, as they depend on FADE as the service provider.
When did FADE's PAE become operational in the CIRCE Network?
The agreement between the Ministry of Industry and Tourism and FADE is effective from June 15, 2026, the date of the Resolution. It was published in the BOE on June 25, 2026.
Can I process the closure of my company from FADE's PAE?
Yes. Business closure processing is included as an optional service in the agreement. Although it is not a mandatory and free service like business formation through DUE, FADE can provide it within its role as a PAE integrated into the CIRCE Network.
Does this agreement only affect Asturias or other regions as well?
This specific agreement is exclusive to Asturias, as it is signed between the Ministry of Industry and Tourism and the Asturian Federation of Entrepreneurs (FADE). It expands the CIRCE Network in the Asturian regional scope. Other regions may have similar agreements with their respective business federations, but this specific agreement only applies in Asturias.
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Notice: 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-2026-13862