Everything about registering as a sole proprietor (freelancer) in Spain: the Tarifa Plana grace period, IRPF and IVA reporting, and gestor services.
Autónomo is a form of running a small business and freelancing in Spain, analogous to a sole proprietor. The registration process takes place in two bodies: Agencia Tributaria (tax office) and Seguridad Social (social security).
The autonomo status allows you to legally issue invoices (facturas) to clients, hire employees, and build up tenure for your pension.
New entrepreneurs who have not been registered as an Autónomo before (or enough time has passed since closure) pay a reduced fixed social security contribution in their first year of operation — only 80 euros per month.
Subsequently, the quota (cuota) depends on the actual net income of the entrepreneur.
Every quarter (in January, April, July, and October), autonomos file declarations for IVA (VAT) and IRPF (income tax).
The Spanish tax system is complex, and penalties for mistakes are high. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to hire a qualified specialist — a Gestor, who will manage all your accounting for 50-80 euros a month.
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