Waymo is laying the legal groundwork for its next phase of international expansion, with new corporate registrations in Spain and France adding to a growing European footprint that began taking shape just weeks ago. Public corporate records show the Alphabet-owned autonomous driving company has registered ‘Waymo Iberia SL’ in Spain and ‘Waymo France’ in Paris, following the creation of ‘Waymo Germany GmbH’ in June. The coordinated filings, first spotted by X user ‘RoadToAutonomy,’ suggest Waymo has started preparing for future operations across southern European countries. The latest moves come as Waymo continues to expand beyond the United States for the first time, following its previously announced plans for Tokyo and London. Waymo Registers Iberian Entity Official filings from Spain’s Registro Mercantil show ‘Waymo Iberia SL’ was incorporated through a notarial deed signed in Madrid on June 9, with the company entering the commercial registry on June 11. The entity carries the name “Iberia” rather than Spain, indicating it could ultimately oversee operations across both Spain and Portugal. No public details have yet emerged regarding its management, registered address or corporate purpose. Creating a dedicated legal entity is typically one of the earliest steps before establishing testing programmes, hiring local staff or launching commercial services. The timing is notable given Portugal’s new autonomous vehicle legislation. Beginning this month, Portugal’s Decreto-Lei n.º 113/2026 officially allows licensed autonomous vehicle testing on public roads for the first time under a dedicated legal framework. Previously, testing opportunities in the country were far more limited. France Registry Corporate records also show ‘Waymo France’ was registered in Paris on June 23 as a société à responsabilité limitée (SARL) with €100,000 in share capital. The company is headquartered at 95 Rue La Boétie in the 8th arrondissement. Unlike the Spanish filing, the French registration clearly outlines its intended