The aim of this work was to study the spectroscopic and magnetic properties of copper(II) o -, m -, p -aminobenzoates, o -, m -, p -methoxybenzoates and o -, m - and p -nitrobenzoates. The complexes were synthesized and their compositions were evaluated by elementary analysis. The infrared and Raman spectra for Cu(II) aminobenzoates, methoxybenzoates and nitrobenzoates were recorded and assigned. The obtained data were compared with those previously published for aminobenzoic, methoxybenzoic and nitrobenzoic acids and their sodium salts. The structures of Cu(II) o -, m -, p -aminobenzoates, o -, m -, p -methoxybenzoates and o -, m - and p -nitrobenzoates as well as the change in the electronic charges distribution caused by Cu(II) complex formation were discussed.