If you wish to operate as private trader in Spain you need to register an “Autonomo”. Autonomo is the Spanish word for a freelancer or self-employed individual.

How to open “Autonomo”?

• ​​If you are an EU/EEA/Switerzland citizen, enter the country and set up your company or become a self-employed worker easily. The process will be straightforward and after the local police registration and issuing a NIE number you can register yourself as Autonomo.

• If you are coming from a non-EU country. First of all, you will need a visa to enter the Spanish territory. Then, a residence permit to stay permanently in Spain, plus a work permit as a self-employed. Furthermore, you will be required to obtain an NIE number and open Spanish business bank account

Taxes for “Autonomo”:
As a self-employed person, you will have three basic obligations: pay income tax annually, pay VAT quarterly, and pay Social Security monthly.

Registration duration
Usually it takes 1-5 days to register as an Autonomo and register into the Spanish social security system.

Consult us for registration as Autonomo!