Self-employed foreigners in Spain: all our guides in one place
If you work for yourself in Spain or are thinking about it, this page brings our guides together: which permit you need to register, how much the monthly contribution is, which tax forms you file and when, how to invoice and what grants there are.
🧮 Self-employed calculator 2026: contribution, IRPF and Modelo 130
🔎 Grants for the self-employed open now in your region
📅 Calendar: which tax forms you file yourself and when
Getting started: permit, contribution, first steps
- Self-employed visa in Spain: residence and work as an autónomo Initial residence-and-work permit as self-employed (autónomo) in Spain (RD 1155/2024, arts. 82-87): requirements, business project, investment, form EX-07, 3-month decision.
- Digital nomad to self-employed: switching to a cuenta propia permit Digital nomad to self-employed: art. 191 of RD 1155/2024 lets a teleworker apply for a cuenta propia permit with form EX-26.
- Residence permit for job search in Spain after a degree: 24 months, no work allowed Residence permit for job search in Spain after a degree: 24 months, filed on Mercurio. It does not allow you to work. Requires a degree.
- How to become an autónomo in Spain as a foreigner: steps and costs in the Valencian Community How to become an autónomo in Spain as a foreigner: who can, including temporary protection, the order of the steps and the €88.64 monthly flat rate.
- Social security number Spain foreigner: how to get your NUSS online Social security number Spain foreigner: request the NUSS online in Import@ss with your NIE or TIE, with Cl@ve or a selfie, or file TA.1 via the e-register.
- Modelo 030: Spanish tax number (NIF) for foreigners, tax census and address change Modelo 030 for foreigners: how to get a Spanish tax number (NIF) without a NIE, join the tax census and report an address change in 3 months. Documents, steps.
- IAE epigraph Spain freelancer: content creators, consultants and writers IAE epigraph Spain freelancer guide: the tax office puts content creators in group 869 and tax advice without a degree in group 799. How to choose.
- Flat rate for autónomos in 2026: €88.64 a month, requirements and the announced «cuota cero» Flat rate for autónomos in 2026: €88.64 a month (€80 plus the MEI) for 12 months, how to request it and what is known about the «cuota cero».
- Unemployment benefit as an autónomo in Spain 2026: lump sum or 270 days of both Unemployment benefit as an autónomo in Spain: a lump sum (pago único) or up to 270 days together with registration. Rules, order, foreigners.
Taxes, forms and invoices
- Autónomo in Spain as a foreigner: taxes (IRPF, VAT, RETA) and deductible expenses Autónomo in Spain as a foreigner: the taxes you pay (IRPF via modelo 130, VAT via modelo 303, RETA contribution), deductible expenses and quarterly dates.
- Autónomo without gestor in Spain: what you file yourself and when Autónomo without gestor in Spain: no law requires one. What you file yourself (036, 303, 130, 390, Renta), when, and what a late filing costs.
- Free Verifactu invoicing software in Spain: the AEAT app and 5 more Free Verifactu invoicing software in Spain: the AEAT app with no invoice limit and 5 free private plans. Who must comply and from when.
- Free AEAT e-invoicing: what the public solution is and who can use it Free AEAT e-invoicing: what the public solution of Order HAC/1028/2026 is, who can use it, what it does and how you log in (certificate or Cl@ve) in Spain.
- VAT on ebooks in Spain: 4% or 21% for PDF guides, online courses and consultations VAT on ebooks in Spain: 4% if the PDF counts as a book, 21% if not. Recorded courses and video consultations pay 21%. EU and non-EU buyers.
- Self-employed in Spain: unclaimed expenses from past years (2022 to 2025) Self-employed in Spain with unclaimed expenses from past years: costs often missed, how to correct the 2022 to 2025 Renta and the deadlines (2022: 30.06.2027).
- Binding tax ruling Spain: how to ask the DGT for an official answer on your taxes Binding tax ruling Spain: ask the DGT in writing how your case is taxed before the filing deadline. Answer due within 6 months; binding on the AEAT.
Grants and funding
- Grants for autónomos in Madrid 2026: Tarifa Cero, start-up aid and loans Grants for autónomos in Madrid 2026: Tarifa Cero, start-up aid for the unemployed, Avalmadrid and PAE. What to check, with notes for foreigners.
- Grants for autónomos in Catalonia 2026: youth aid, Avalis, ICF loans and advice Grants for autónomos in Catalonia 2026: youth aid, Consolida't, Avalis guarantees and ICF loans. What to check, with notes for foreigners.
- Grants for autónomos in the Valencian Community (2026): standing programmes and open calls Grants for autónomos in the Valencian Community: flat rate, unemployment lump sum, microloan and Generalitat aid, plus where to see the open calls.
- Grants for autónomos in Andalusia 2026: Junta aid, what is closed, where to get advice Grants for autónomos in Andalusia 2026: the cuota cero call closed on 30 September 2026. What else the Junta offers and where to get advice.
- EMPYME grant Valencia: up to €15,000 back on expenses paid, for businesses under 5 years old EMPYME grant Valencia: the Generalitat refunds up to 70% of expenses already paid, at most €15,000. Requirements, eligible costs, next steps.
- Pyme Digital programme, Valencia Chamber of Commerce: up to €4,494, not for start-ups Pyme Digital programme in Valencia: 60% of up to €7,490 for digitalisation. It requires IAE registration before 2024 and €100,000 in turnover.
- MicroBank microloan for autónomos: up to €30,000, but it is a loan you repay MicroBank microloan: a loan of up to €30,000 with no collateral, repaid over up to 6 years. Steps, conditions and what is known for foreigners.
- UNHCR grants for refugee entrepreneurship in Spain: up to €10,000, for organisations only UNHCR grants for refugee entrepreneurship in Spain: up to €10,000 for refugee-led or asylum-experienced organisations. Not for individuals.
News and open deadlines
- Modulos order 2027 published in the BOE: 5% cut and opt-out until 31 December Modulos order 2027 in the BOE: the Ministry keeps the amounts and the 5% cut. Autónomos who want to opt out of modulos have until 31 December 2026.
- Free coworking for entrepreneurs in Valencia: about 20 projects, from 17 November Free coworking for entrepreneurs in Valencia: EOI opens La Harinera to about 20 projects, with mentoring. Classes from 17 November.
- Tarifa Cero Madrid gets €2 million more in 2026 and the aid stays open Tarifa Cero Madrid gets €2 million more for 2026, says the BOCM of 30 October. The aid for autónomos stays open while budget lasts.
- Grants for young entrepreneurs in Sierra de Segura (Jaén): up to €12,000 per business Grants for young entrepreneurs in Sierra de Segura (Jaén): up to €12,000 per business. Applications until 31 December 2026.
- Entrepreneur awards 2026 in all of Spain (EmprendeXXI): applications until 22 January Entrepreneur awards 2026 across Spain: EmprendeXXI applications run from 1 December to 22 January 2027, for technology and innovative companies.
- Free mentoring for entrepreneurs over 50: the Senior Acceleration Programme Free mentoring for entrepreneurs over 50: MentorDay runs an online senior acceleration programme, with applications open until 2030 per the ONE listing.
- Prizes for entrepreneurs over 50: up to €10,000, apply by 17 January 2027 Prizes for entrepreneurs over 50: Generación SAVIA gives up to €10,000 to projects led by people aged 50+. Apply online by 17 January 2027.
- Cuota cero for autónomos in the Valencian Community: announced, not yet available Cuota cero for autónomos in the Valencian Community: announced on 28 September 2026, no rule or date yet. Today there is the €88.64 flat rate.
- Grants for autónomos in Paterna: €1,000 to €2,200, applications until 30 November Grants for autónomos in Paterna: the Cheque Emprendedor/a 2026 pays €1,000 to €2,200 to new businesses. Apply online by 30 November.
- Grants for new autónomos in Benidorm: €700 or €1,000 if you registered by 30 September Grants for new autónomos in Benidorm: €700 or €1,000 for registrations from October 2025 to September 2026. Apply online by 31 December.
- Prizes for businesses in Santa Pola: 3 of up to €5,000, apply by 20 November Prizes for businesses in Santa Pola: the city council offers three prizes (€5,000, €3,000 and €2,000) for businesses started since 2022. Apply online by 20 November.
- Public e-invoicing solution in Spain: Order HAC/1028/2026 in force 6 October Public e-invoicing solution in Spain: the BOE publishes Order HAC/1028/2026, a free AEAT tool in force from 6 October. What changes for you today and what comes next.
- COOPLAB Cádiz: free entrepreneurship programme for women, 18 places COOPLAB Cádiz: free entrepreneurship programme for women, September to December 2026, 18 places. Run by DISMOV with the Provincial Council of Cádiz.
General information, not individual legal advice. Check the official source and consult a professional for your case.