Spanish Professional Association of Physicists

What Spanish Professional Association of Physicists does

The Colegio Oficial de Físicos (COFIS) is the official professional association for physicists in Spain, established in its current legal form in 1976 and headquartered at the Faculty of Physical Sciences of the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. It operates under Spanish professional association law (Ley de Colegios Profesionales) and functions as the self-governing body that registers, certifies, and represents physicists practicing in Spain, with 13 regional delegations providing nationwide coverage. The organization issues official project certifications (visados), maintains national registries of physics expert witnesses and radon measurement specialists, and offers a single-window administrative portal (Ventanilla Única) for members.

COFIS delivers its services through a standard web platform comprising a member portal, a transparency portal, a job board (Bolsa de empleo), and a public website with news, a science communication section (Espacio Divulgativo), and the journal Física y Sociedad. The product suite is informational and membership-management oriented rather than technically novel: there is no app, API, or SDK. The association generates revenue primarily through recurring annual membership fees (cuotas colegiales) and re-registration fees, with pricing managed privately through the member portal. Member benefits include legal and tax advisory, continuing education (in-house Cursos COFIS and training agreements with roughly two dozen partner institutions), and a discount program across insurance, banking, hospitality, and entertainment providers. Customers are segmented into individual registered physicists (primary), professional physics firms (sociedades profesionales), and hiring companies and public institutions that use the job board and professional directory.

Name

Spanish Professional Association of Physicists

Legal name

Colegio Oficial de Físicos

Website

https://cofis.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

COFIS is the official Spanish professional association for physicists, headquartered in Madrid with 13 regional delegations. It registers members, issues project certifications, runs a job board, and delivers training, legal advisory, and discount programs funded by annual membership dues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDADACAG

International/Transnational Accreditation & Recognition Bodies

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Accreditation Bodies (Institutional & Programmatic)

SECONDARYBPADANAD

Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Standards, Policy & Regulatory Cooperation

SECONDARYEUAEAHAN

Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Energy Infrastructure & Services (EPC, O&M, Field Services)/Inspection, Testing & Certification (ITC) / NDT for Energy Infrastructure

Keywords

• Professional association services
• Physicist registration
• Professional certification
• Continuing education
• Expert witness registry

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues and registration fees: COFIS generates revenue primarily through annual or semi-annual membership fees (cuotas colegiales) charged to registered physicists. Re-registration fees apply for members rejoining after resignation, with the fee set at the prevailing rate at the time of re-registration application.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

COFIS is the official professional association (Colegio Oficial) for physicists in Spain, providing professional registration and credentialing services, official project certification (visado), national expert witness and radon expert registries, a national job board, accredited continuing education courses, legal and tax advisory, and member discount programs. The association operates a single-window administrative portal and a network of 13 regional delegations to serve its registered physicist members across Spain.

Product overview

COFIS (Colegio Oficial de Físicos) operates as a professional association platform providing a unified suite of services to Spanish physicists. The offering centers on core professional services including the Ventanilla única (single-window administrative portal), professional registries (National List of Physics Experts, Radon Experts Registry), project certification (Visado de proyectos), and a job board (Bolsa de empleo). Educational services include COFIS courses on specialized physics topics and training agreements with partner institutions. Communication offerings encompass the Física y Sociedad journal and informative bulletin. Member benefits include legal advisory and collective discount programs. The platform functions primarily as an information and membership management system rather than a technical product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ventanilla Única (Single-Window Service)
• Listado Nacional de Peritos Físicos (National Registry of Physics Expert Witnesses)
• Listado de Expertos en Radón (Radon Expert Registry)
• Visado de Proyectos (Project Certification)
• Bolsa de Empleo (Job Board)
• Cursos COFIS (Continuing Education Courses)
• Convenios de Formación (Training Agreements)
• Revista Física y Sociedad (Journal)
• Boletín Informativo (Informative Bulletin)
• Asesoría Jurídica (Legal Advisory)

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

53 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNED (Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining agreement with UNED providing COFIS members access to UNED courses and educational resources.
• Universidad EuropeacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership with Universidad Europea offering courses and educational programs for COFIS members.
• UNIR (Universidad Internacional de La Rioja)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining agreement with UNIR providing COFIS members access to online university programs.
• IMF Smart EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership with IMF Smart Education offering professional development courses for COFIS members.
• ESADEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership with ESADE Business School offering courses for COFIS members.
• La Salle Campus UniversitariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership with La Salle offering courses for COFIS members.
• Universidad NebrijacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining agreement with Universidad Nebrija offering professional development courses for COFIS members.
• Instituto de Humanidades Francesco PetrarcaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership with Instituto de Humanidades Francesco Petrarca for COFIS members.
• The Valley Digital Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership with The Valley Digital Business School offering digital skills courses for COFIS members.
• AFI Escuela de FinanzasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership with AFI Escuela de Finanzas offering financial courses for COFIS members.
• Escuela de Organización Industrial (EOI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining agreement with EOI offering entrepreneurship and business management programs for COFIS members.
• Observatorio IDIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership with Observatorio IDI for COFIS members.
• CEPREVENminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining and professional development partnership with CEPREVEN (Asociación de Investigación para la Seguridad de Vidas y Bienes) for COFIS members.
• AENORcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOFIS has adhered to AENOR (Asociación Española de Normalización y Certificación) and participates in AENOR's Technical Certification Committee. AENOR provides standards and certification services.
• CENSOLARcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership with CENSOLAR (Centro de Estudios de la Energía Solar) offering solar energy courses for COFIS members.
• Universidad Europea de Madrid (UEM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining agreement with UEMC (Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes) offering courses for COFIS members.
• Grupo AGMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership with Grupo AGM offering professional development courses for COFIS members.
• Omega RadiofísicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership with Omega Radiofísica offering radiation physics courses for COFIS members.
• ACALONcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership with ACALON (Asociación de正值射物理学) for COFIS members.
• TECPAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership with TECPA for COFIS members.
• Fundación COMPUTAEXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework agreement signed between COFIS and Fundación Computación y Tecnologías Avanzadas de Extremadura (COMPUTAEX) to promote training, employability, and innovation in physics-related fields.
• Fundación Muy InteresantecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement with the Fundación Muy Interesante for science communication and dissemination activities, including joint events and content.
• Jóvenes NuclearescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement with Jóvenes Nucleares (Young Nuclears) to promote talks on nuclear energy within the physics community, signed in July 2026.
• Foro NuclearcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOFIS expanded its institutional presence as an affiliated member (socio adherido) of the Foro Nuclear (Spanish Nuclear Industry Forum), aligning with its strategic and marketing plan.
• DS4M MediterráneocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOFIS adhered to the DS4M Mediterráneo project (Data, Mobility, and new opportunities for the Mediterranean), signed in July 2026.
• AEMET (Agencia Estatal de Meteorología)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining agreement with AEMET providing meteorological education programs for COFIS members.
• Santander (Banco Santander)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with Banco Santander offering financial products and services to COFIS members.
• SoluteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSolute is a collaborating company offering career services and employment support for COFIS members.
• Institución Educativa AlephminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInstitución Educativa Aleph is a collaborating partner providing educational services to COFIS members.
• Calidad Radiológica S.L.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement with Calidad Radiológica S.L. signed in September 2025 to strengthen protection against radon gas, including expert training and radon measurement services.
• Consello da Cultura GalegacoreOthersJorge Mira, President of COFIS, was elected Vice President of the Consello da Cultura Galega in July 2026, representing COFIS in a major Galician cultural institution.
• Sercotel HotelesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partnership with Sercotel offering reduced hotel rates for COFIS members.
• Nueva Mutua SanitariaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partnership with Nueva Mutua Sanitaria offering health insurance discounts for COFIS members.
• Adeslas (Segurcaixa Adeslas)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partnership with Adeslas offering health insurance discounts for COFIS members.
• BBVAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partnership with BBVA offering banking and financial product discounts for COFIS members.
• Banco SabadellminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partnership with Banco Sabadell offering banking discounts for COFIS members.
• UnitecominorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partnership with Uniteco offering professional insurance products for COFIS members.
• La Mutua de los IngenierosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive professional liability insurance conditions for COFIS members through La Mutua de los Ingenieros, including civil liability coverage.
• CepsaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partnership with Cepsa offering fuel and energy discounts for COFIS members.
• NH Hotel GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partnership with NH Hotel Group offering reduced hotel rates for COFIS members.
• Barceló Hotel GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partnership with Barceló Hotel Group offering reduced hotel rates for COFIS members.
• Pentación EspectáculosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partnership offering reduced rates on theater and entertainment shows in Madrid for COFIS members.
• MyEntrada.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partnership with MyEntrada.com offering up to 50% discount on event and show tickets for COFIS members.
• El Corte InglésminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partnership with El Corte Inglés offering up to 50% discount on tickets for theater, musicals, and concerts for COFIS members.
• FauniaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partnership with Faunia offering reduced admission rates for COFIS members.
• Cinetic Plus - Simuladores de VuelominorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partnership with Cinetic Plus offering flight simulator experiences for COFIS members.
• Hotel La RectoralminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partnership with Hotel La Rectoral offering accommodation discounts for COFIS members.
• Casa Rural Molino SaúcominorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partnership offering rural accommodation for COFIS members.
• HoteliusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partnership with Hotelius offering hotel booking discounts for COFIS members.
• Trattorias PinocchiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partnership offering restaurant discounts for COFIS members.
• PlasticosurminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partnership offering products/services discounts for COFIS members.
• Traductores Jurados MadridminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partnership with Traductores Jurados Madrid offering 15% discount on sworn translation services in over 30 languages for COFIS members.
• Eufitra - Servicios de Traducción e Interpretación JuradaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partnership with Eufitra offering sworn translation services with updated prices for COFIS members.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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