Self-employment (autónomo) in Spain: everything in one place
Becoming self-employed (autónomo) in Spain, the monthly Social Security contribution (cuota), quarterly taxes, adviser mistakes (gestor), closing down — the whole self-employed journey, explained simply and routed to a free check with NAVI.
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The two registrations — tax census registration (alta censal 036/037) + Social Security RETA — who can register and the first obligations.
Open guide → Residence for self-employment (autónomo)Non-EU nationals need own-account work status (cuenta propia) before registration (alta); EU citizens go straight in. Permits and status modification (modificación).
Open guide → Monthly contribution (cuota) & flat rateHow much you pay, the ~€80 flat rate (tarifa plana), income-based contributions and the year-end adjustment (regularización).
Open guide → Job + self-employment (pluriactividad)A salaried job and self-employment (autónomo) at once: you still pay the contribution (cuota), but can reclaim part of it.
Open guide → Quarterly taxes (130/131/303)VAT return Modelo 303 (IVA) and income-tax prepayments Modelos 130/131 (IRPF): who files what, the deadlines and how to avoid a surcharge (recargo).
Open guide → Deductible expenses (gastos)What you can deduct: contribution (cuota), home 30% rule, adviser (gestor), car, meals and the invoice (factura) you need.
Open guide → Deregister as self-employed (baja de autónomo)How to close: the two deregistrations (bajas, RETA + Hacienda 036/037), the 3-day deadline and the final returns.
Open guide → Activity stop benefit (cese de actividad)The self-employed (autónomo) unemployment benefit when you stop: requirements, amount and how to claim.
Open guide →Not sure which applies to you?
Tell NAVI your status and what you do. It tells you whether you can register, what your monthly contribution (cuota) would be, which taxes you owe and the next step — no account.
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Informational guide for self-employed workers (autónomos) in Spain. Figures for the monthly contribution (cuota) and flat rate (tarifa plana) are updated yearly — check with NAVI or Seguridad Social for the exact current number.
This guide is general information about Spanish law, not a legal opinion on your case. Rules change and outcomes depend on your own facts and documents — check your situation before you act on it.
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Included: checks of Spanish documents, letters, requests and contracts before signing, Action Plans, consultation and sending your claims by burofax.