Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of October 2, 2026, from the State Secretariat for Industry — Agreement with the Quijote Foundation for Transport for the establishment of Entrepreneur Attention Points integrated into the CIRCE Network |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | October 14, 2026 |
| Entry into force | October 2, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Entrepreneurs and self-employed workers, especially in the transport sector |
| Category | Business Regulation |
| Year | 2026 |
| Service cost | Free (electronic processing via DUE) |
| Promoting body | Ministry of Industry and Tourism — State Secretariat for Industry |
If you are thinking about starting a company in the transport sector, you have a new free ally. As of October 2, 2026, the Quijote Foundation for Transport operates as an Entrepreneur Attention Point (PAE) within the CIRCE Network, according to the Resolution from the State Secretariat for Industry published in the BOE on October 14, 2026. This means you can process your company registration electronically, without traveling to multiple agencies and without paying for management.
The CIRCE Network is the official system of the Ministry of Industry and Tourism that allows companies to be created electronically through the Electronic Single Document (DUE). With this agreement, the foundation linked to transport becomes one more single window within that network.
What does this regulation establish?
The agreement signed between the Ministry of Industry and Tourism and the Quijote Foundation for Transport establishes two differentiated service blocks:
Mandatory and free services offered by the new PAE:
- Electronic processing for company creation through the Electronic Single Document (DUE)
- Legal information for entrepreneurs
- Tax information for entrepreneurs
- Information on Social Security obligations
Optional services that the foundation may provide:
- Business plan tutoring and preparation
- Processing of business cessation
- Support for business transfer
Contributions from the Ministry to the Quijote Foundation for Transport:
- Technical support to operate as a PAE
- Access to the CIRCE system
- SME Platform management tools
This agreement does not modify or repeal any previous regulation: it is an expansion of the existing PAE-CIRCE network through the incorporation of a new point specialized in the transport sector.
Economic and operational impact
The direct economic impact for the entrepreneur is clear: zero cost in processing the creation of their company. Electronic processing services through the DUE are free at all PAE points in the CIRCE Network, and the Quijote Foundation for Transport is no exception.
From an operational perspective, the incorporation of this new PAE has two practical effects:
- Greater sectoral coverage: transport entrepreneurs now have a specialized attention point in their sector, with greater knowledge of the specific regulatory context (transport licenses, qualification requirements, etc.).
- Greater territorial coverage: the PAE-CIRCE network expands its geographic presence by adding a new access point linked to the Quijote Foundation for Transport.
For advisors and management firms working with transport sector clients, this agreement opens the possibility of referring their entrepreneur clients to a specialized point that, in addition to processing the DUE, can offer business plan tutoring and support in business transfer.
Who does it affect?
- Transport sector entrepreneurs who want to establish a company electronically and for free
- Self-employed transport workers who are considering changing their legal form or establishing a company
- Business owners who want to transfer their transport business and need support in the process
- Transport companies that want to cease their activity and need to process the cessation in an orderly manner
- Advisors, management firms and consultancies that advise transport sector clients in company establishment or restructuring processes
- Transport associations and entities that refer entrepreneurs to support services
Practical example
Imagine you are a self-employed transport worker who has been working independently for years and decide to take the leap to establish a Limited Company to grow, hire employees and access contracts with large clients.
Before this agreement, you had to go to a notary, manage separately the procedures with the Tax Agency, Social Security and the Commercial Registry, or pay a management firm to do it for you.
Now, you can go to the Quijote Foundation for Transport as a PAE of the CIRCE Network and:
- Process the entire establishment of your LLC through the Electronic Single Document (DUE), electronically and at no management cost
- Receive legal, tax and Social Security information adapted to your situation
- Optionally request help to prepare your business plan before taking the step
The result: less time, fewer trips and zero euros paid for establishment management.
What should companies do now?
- If you are a transport entrepreneur and want to establish a company: contact the Quijote Foundation for Transport to process your establishment through the DUE for free through the CIRCE Network.
- If you are an advisor or management firm with transport sector clients: incorporate this new PAE into your resource network to refer clients who need support in establishing, ceasing or transferring their business.
- If you have a transport business and are thinking about transferring it or closing it: consult the optional services of the new PAE, which include support for business transfer and processing of business cessation.
- If you represent a transport sector association: disseminate among your members the availability of this new free attention point for entrepreneurs.
Frequently asked questions
What is a PAE and what is its purpose in the CIRCE Network?
An Entrepreneur Attention Point (PAE) is an office —physical or virtual— authorized by the Ministry of Industry to process company creation electronically through the Electronic Single Document (DUE). Through the CIRCE Network, the PAE centralizes in a single procedure the steps before the Tax Agency, Social Security and the Commercial Registry. The processing service is free for the entrepreneur.
How much does it cost to create a company through the Quijote Foundation for Transport as a PAE?
Electronic processing through the DUE is free. The Quijote Foundation for Transport, as a new PAE of the CIRCE Network, does not charge for mandatory company establishment services or for legal, tax and Social Security information. Optional services (business plan tutoring, business cessation, business transfer) may have specific conditions that should be consulted directly with the foundation.
Since when is this new transport sector PAE operational?
The agreement between the Ministry of Industry and Tourism and the Quijote Foundation for Transport entered into force on October 2, 2026, the date of the resolution signature. Publication in the BOE occurred on October 14, 2026.
What optional services does this PAE offer besides company establishment?
In addition to free processing through the DUE, the Quijote Foundation for Transport may provide three optional services: business plan tutoring and preparation, processing of business cessation and support for business transfer. These services are additional to the mandatory ones and their availability and conditions depend on the foundation itself.
Can only transport sector companies use this PAE?
The agreement links the Quijote Foundation for Transport, an entity specialized in the transport sector, which makes this PAE especially relevant for entrepreneurs in that field. However, PAE points in the CIRCE Network are open to any entrepreneur. The sectoral specialization of this point adds value to those who operate or want to operate in the transport sector.
Official source
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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-2026-21429
