So you want to be you My own Spanish boss, are you wondering if it’s still worth it? We’re all listening to horror stories, but don’t postpone them. Where there is will, there is a way. Here’s how to get a Spanish freelance properly:
Dreaming of throwing away 9 vs 5 and calling the shot like you My own Sunny Espanya boss? Now, before you pop a cabaret, print “CEO” in gold and order a business card, pretend to yourself – Autonomy (Self-employed) In Spain, some documents are included. But it doesn’t have to be a complete nightmare. With nonsense for legally self-employed people in Spain, every crash course fry from your brain to the thrill of tax. Read on to find out what you need to do and how to do it.
Step 1: Get patience and head to Social Security
First destination: General Tesorelia Delasegridad Social, or Social Security Bureau. If you have never had a number before, you need to Get your Seguridad social number And sign up for initial – Special “regulation” for self-employed workers.
This includes Model TA0521 (First of many attractive numbers forms). Model TA.6. It gives you a donation account code – fundamentally Your contribution account number.
All autonomos should do everything online. It means managing contributions, reading official messages, crying all digitally while crying on your laptop.
Step 2: Choose a friendly mutua – and yes, you need it
All Atónomos must choose a Mutual Insurance Partner (Mutua) to cover accidents at work, illness, and temporary leave. Yes, even if your most dangerous tool is a laptop.
Since 2007, this has been mandatory and not optional. Find Mutua and sign up pray You don’t need to call them. The complete list is available on Social Security Site And through the Association of Mutual Work Accidents.
Step 3: Get Hacienda and Chammy and meet your new best friend: Modelo 036
Until the Hacienda (Spanish tax agency) knows about you, you are not a real Autonom. Head to Agincia Tributaria and sign up for Entrepreneurs Census – National list of businessmen.
input: Model 036 – The Holy Grail of Shape. Fill in with your business details, tax status and your intention to become a good law-abiding taxpayer. If you are eligible, you may be permitted to use it Model 037a short version of a small fish with a simple setup.
In any case, there are no taxes, no invoices, no parties. You must submit everything before submitting your first invoice.
Step 4: Let local government know that you are open for business
Are you planning on working in a shop, studio or even a spare room? Then local Consejeríade Trabajo wants to know about it. You must declare your workplace open to your local government.
Skip this step and you will be fined.
Step 5: Apply for an appropriate license before someone reports to you
Your license will vary greatly depending on what you are doing and where and what you are doing. Do you sell candles at Caddys? Do you teach yoga in Valencia? That’s not a problem – you need to obtain appropriate local permissions for your activities.
Best advice? Start early and hire a professional bookkeeper (Gestor). City Hall will travel at a glacial pace, especially in August. You don’t want to be stuck in a bureaucratic limbo while your competition steals your customers.
Who can become self-employed (Autónomo) in Spain?
Anyone who has a pulse – but here is a fine print:
If you come from EU/EEA/Switzerland:
- You must legally reside in Spain.
- A NIE (foreigner identification number) is required.
- No work visa required – I’m lucky.
If you come from outside the EU:
That’s more of a document. Required:
- Work visa (apply at your home consulate) unless you are already resident in Spain.
- Proof of solid business plans and funding.
- Training or qualifications related to your business.
- Valid NIE and Residence Permission.
- Note: If you are already a Spanish resident, you are treated the same as other EU citizens.
What about taxes and money?
- If applicable, pay IRPF (income tax) and IVA (VAT).
- Monthly Social Security payments (a flat monthly fee of 80 euros for the new Atónomos is available under certain conditions).
- You are personally responsible for your debts. You are classified as the only trader.
Final Verdict: Is it worth becoming a freelance in Spain?
If you have the tricks for business dreams, thick skin and managers, absolutely. The Spanish freelance scene is thriving, passing through the red tape jungle, it’s a liberating, profitable and sunny side.
But if you go blind, you may find yourself dead with Modelo 036S, forgotten passwords, and deferred tax returns. The easiest way is to find a good bookkeeper who can help with the documents and do your book for you. They usually cost around 50-80 euros a month, but it’s important to find a good one. People usually find someone on word of mouth and online, but check the reviews to make sure they know what they are. As there is an old proverb, Spain is not just a country, it’s an adventure.
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