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An autónomo is a Spanish legal form for self-employed entrepreneurs, similar to a sole proprietorship in the Netherlands. This form is one of the most common and popular in Spain and allows you to undertake business as an individual.
Registering as an autónomo in Spain is an important step for individuals who want to operate as self-employed in the Spanish market. The process requires attention to detail and a good understanding of local laws and regulations.
As an autónomo, you can simply work under your own name, but you also have the option to register a trade name if you want to create a unique business identity.
As an autónomo, it is necessary to register with the Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria) and Social Security (Seguro Social).
We ensure that all necessary forms are correctly filled out and submit them to the relevant authorities so you can start without worries.
As a self-employed person, you pay income tax on your profit and are required to register with Social Security. This ensures that you have access to healthcare and that you contribute to your pension and other social benefits.
Having a fiscal address in Spain is mandatory for autónomos. This address is used for tax and legal correspondence.
If you don’t have a physical office, you can use a virtual office as a fiscal address.We can help you find and apply for a reliable virtual office.
Our services include the following components:
- Registration with the Tax Agency
- Registration with Social Security
- Digital Certificate (worth €211)
Other costs to consider:
- Monthly social security contribution: from €60 per month.
For our complete service, we charge a one-time fee of €111, excluding 21% VAT.
Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions about registering as an autónomo. If your question isn't listed, you can chat with us. We'll assist you as quickly as possible.
The registration process as an autónomo can generally be completed within a few days to a week.
As an autónomo, you’re required to pay income tax (IRPF) and submit periodic tax returns, including VAT (IVA) if you perform VAT-liable activities.
You must also submit quarterly and annual returns.
An autónomo is a self-employed entrepreneur in Spain, similar to a sole proprietorship. This legal form is popular due to its simplicity and low startup costs.
As an autónomo, you’re personally liable for the debts of your business, which means there’s no separation between private and business assets.
As an autónomo, you must be registered with Social Security (Seguro Social). This ensures that you have access to healthcare and that you contribute to your pension and other social provisions. For the first 12 months, you benefit from a reduced rate (Tarifa Plana).
Tarifa Plana is a reduced social security contribution for new autónomos, intended to support starting entrepreneurs. During the first 12 months, you pay a fixed amount of €60 per month.
When a client from another EU country receives an invoice from you as autónomo, and has a valid VAT number, the invoice can be sent without VAT. The client must then reverse-charge the VAT. This means that the client calculates the VAT at the rate of their own country and includes this amount in their VAT return.
Example: If the invoice is €1000, your client calculates VAT based on the applicable rate in their country and treats it as if they received an invoice of the total amount including VAT. If the client is entitled to a VAT refund, they can often reclaim the VAT immediately, resulting in no net payment.
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