Autónomo Registration
Self-Employment Setup
Register as self-employed (autónomo) in Spain. We coordinate your Hacienda and Social Security registration through our licensed administrative partners so you can start invoicing clients legally.
Becoming autónomo in Spain requires registration with two separate agencies: Hacienda (the tax authority) for tax purposes, and the Tesorería General de la Seguridad Social for social security contributions. The process involves choosing the right activity codes, VAT regime, and potentially qualifying for the "tarifa plana" reduced contribution rate. We work with licensed gestoría administrativa partners to handle the official submissions while providing you with English-language support throughout.
Online notary available: Many of our services can be completed via online notary from the comfort of your home. Where in-person notarization is required or preferred, we can arrange this at a notary local to you.
What's Included
Documents Required
What you'll need to get started
NIE/TIE
Your foreigner identification number/card
Passport
Valid passport
Empadronamiento
Current address registration
Social Security number
If you have one; otherwise we apply for it
Bank account details
Spanish IBAN for Social Security direct debit
Activity description
Clear description of your work/services
Rules & Regulations
Important information you should know
Tarifa Plana Eligibility
New autónomos (not registered in previous 2 years) can get reduced rates: €80/month for first 12 months in 2024.
Monthly Contributions
After flat rate period, contributions are based on declared income, minimum around €230/month.
Registration Timing
You must register before issuing any invoices. Backdating is not allowed.
Quarterly Obligations
Once registered, you must file quarterly VAT (303) and income tax (130) declarations.
Activity Codes
You must select correct IAE activity codes. Some activities have special requirements.
Benefits
Why this matters for you
Legal Invoicing
Issue proper invoices to Spanish and international clients.
Healthcare Coverage
Full access to Spanish public healthcare system.
Pension Contributions
Build towards your Spanish state pension.
Tarifa Plana Savings
Save over €150/month in the first year with reduced rates.
Business Deductions
Deduct legitimate business expenses from your taxes.
How It Works
Your autónomo registration in four simple steps
Activity Assessment
We determine the right activity codes (epígrafes) and tax obligations for your business.
Hacienda Registration
Our licensed partners register you with the tax agency, selecting the appropriate VAT and income tax regimes.
Social Security Alta
Your autónomo registration with Social Security is submitted and flat rate applied if eligible.
Ready to Invoice
You receive confirmation and guidance on issuing your first invoices correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about autónomo registration
New autónomos pay a reduced Social Security fee of €80/month for the first 12 months (2024 rates), then gradually increasing.
After the flat rate period, contributions are based on your declared income, with a minimum around €230/month.
Yes, this is called pluriactividad. You may qualify for reduced Social Security contributions.
Quarterly VAT and income tax filings, annual summaries, and your yearly Renta. Our accounting service covers all of this.
Yes, you can give de baja (deregister) at any time if you stop your activity.
We work with licensed gestoría administrativa partners who handle all official submissions to Hacienda and Social Security on your behalf.
Important Notice
Hola Gestoria is a private administrative service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any Spanish government authority. We provide general support with paperwork and administrative processes. We are not a regulated gestoría administrativa, not a law firm, and do not provide legal advice or legal representation. All information is for general guidance only. If you require legal advice or formal legal representation, please consult a qualified lawyer in Spain.