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EU nationals are allowed to work as self-employed (autónomo) in Spain.

To do this you should register as self-employed at your local social security office, which means you will then pay social security contributions.

Once you start paying this fixed amount every month (minimum 250€) you will be entitled to public medical care (you will receive your medical card) and a pension. You won’t be entitled to unemployment benefits.

Link to Spanish Social Web site

To register as self-employed you will need a fiscal identification number (número de identificación/NIF), which you should have obtained from your local national police station. Click here for details on how to obtain a NIE

You will then need to register at the local tax office (hacienda) as you must complete your tax return every three months. The Spanish tax office is the equivalent to the British Inland Revenue, but not all entitlements are the same.

The amount you pay will depend on the size of your business and your income.

If you don’t speak Spanish it’s advisable to take an interpreter with you when you visit these offices, to ensure you are clear on what is required of you.

An alternative is to employ the services of a gestor to help you. A gestor is a private agent who specialises in dealing with the complicated legal and administrative work of the Spanish system. They will charge you a fee to sort out your paperwork (such as passports, car documents, employment papers) saving you much time and inconvenience. However, ensure you use a gestor who has been recommended to you as there are some doubtful characters who will take advantage of the fact you’re a foreigner.

A gestor isn’t to be confused with an asesor, who is more of a financial advisor and accountant (although sometimes they carry out both roles and you’ll see gestoría/asesoría on the office signs).

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