When was SEAT founded?

SEAT dates back to 1950. It is headquartered in Martorell, Spain.

Who has owned SEAT in the past?

Past shareholders include Fiat (1967–1982) and Volkswagen (1986–9999).

Brand · Spain · since 1950

SEATWho owns SEAT?

SEAT is owned by Volkswagen, which is in turn 50.7% controlled by Porsche SE. The ultimate parent is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

HQ Martorell
Founded 1950
Ownership changes tracked 3

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Ownership timeline

← rows are shareholders in SEAT. → rows are stakes SEAT held in others. Darker bars mean bigger stakes.

Every stake, year by year

Years	Stake	Who
1967–1982	36%	Owned by Fiat Approximate; licence partner · view 1967 on map
1986–1990	75%	Owned by Volkswagen · view 1986 on map
1990–today	100%	Owned by Volkswagen · view 1990 on map

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Former owners

Quick answers

Who owns SEAT?: SEAT is owned by Volkswagen, which is in turn 50.7% controlled by Porsche SE. The ultimate parent is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.
When was SEAT founded?: SEAT dates back to 1950. It is headquartered in Martorell, Spain.
Who has owned SEAT in the past?: Past shareholders include Fiat (1967–1982) and Volkswagen (1986–9999).

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