Business and grants for foreigners in Spain
Help for starting as autónomo (self-employed) or with a small business in the Valencian Community and across Spain: the tarifa plana, the pago único lump sum from unemployment benefit, Generalitat grants, local awards and microloans. The table shows what is open today, what is expected and whether foreigners and people with temporary protection can apply. General information, not a substitute for an adviser.
Programmes and grants: deadlines and status
Where:
| Programme | How much | Who | Foreigners | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LABORA: grant for pregnant or adopting autónomas who hire before maternity leave LABORA Servicio Valenciano de Empleo y Formación · Grant | Up to €4,000 depending on the contract and the hire | Pregnant or adopting autónomas who hire an unemployed person before maternity leave | YesTemporary protection: Yes | Open until 20.10.2026 |
| Castellón Emprende 2026 awards (Castellón city council) Ayuntamiento de Castelló de la Plana · Award 📍 Only for businesses active in Castelló de la Plana | Awards of up to €10,000; €398,750 in total | Autónomos, small businesses and organisations in Castelló de la Plana; some need 1 year | YesTemporary protection: Yes | Open until 30.10.2026 |
| Santa Pola Emprende 2026 awards (Santa Pola city council) Ayuntamiento de Santa Pola (Concejalía de Emprendimiento) · Award 📍 Only for businesses active in Santa Pola | Three prizes: €5,000, €3,000 and €2,000 | Businesses in Santa Pola that started their activity between 01.01.2022 and 31.10.2026 | YesTemporary protection: Yes | Open until 20.11.2026 |
| Cheque Emprendedor 2026: Paterna city council start-up grant Ayuntamiento de Paterna (Servicio de Industria, Empresa y Universidad) · Grant 📍 Only for businesses active in Paterna | €1,000 to €2,200 depending on profile | New autónomos and micro-businesses registered 01.12.2025–30.11.2026, active in Paterna | YesTemporary protection: Yes | Open until 30.11.2026 |
| Benidorm grants for new autónomos and businesses 2026 Ayuntamiento de Benidorm (Agencia de Empleo y Desarrollo Local) · Grant 📍 Only for businesses active in Benidorm | €700 or €1,000 by empadronamiento and opening licence | Autónomos registered 01.10.2025–30.09.2026 with a tax address in Benidorm | YesTemporary protection: Yes | Open until 31.12.2026 |
| UNHCR (ACNUR) grants for refugee-led entrepreneurship ACNUR España (UNHCR) · Grant Guide coming soon | Up to €10,000 per project and organisation | Refugee-led organisations or those with asylum experience; not individuals | YesTemporary protection: To be confirmed | Expected: December 2026 – January 2027 (forecast) |
| GVA 'zero contribution' for autónomos (announcement only) Generalitat Valenciana | Announced: 2 years without contribution (4 if young) | New autónomos in the Valencian Community (announced); conditions not published | To be confirmedTemporary protection: To be confirmed | Announced only: you cannot apply yet |
| Flat rate for new autónomos (reduced contribution) Tesorería General de la Seguridad Social (TGSS) · Reduced contribution | €88.64 a month in 2026 (normal from €205.88) | New RETA registrations not registered in the previous 2 years (3 if used before) | YesTemporary protection: Yes | Available all year |
| Pago único: lump-sum unemployment benefit to become autónomo Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal (SEPE) · Paid upfront | Up to 100% of the remaining benefit, within the investment | People on contributory benefit with 3+ months left; apply before registering | YesTemporary protection: To be confirmed | Available all year |
| MicroBank business microloan (via a partner organisation) MicroBank (CaixaBank), con entidades colaboradoras: Cámara de Comercio de Valencia, Cruz Roja Valencia, Labora-COE, Acción contra el Hambre · Loan Guide coming soon | Loan of up to €30,000, term up to 6 years | Entrepreneurs, autónomos and micro-businesses with a business plan and viability report | To be confirmedTemporary protection: To be confirmed | Available all year |
| Pyme Digital (Valencia Chamber of Commerce) Cámara de Comercio de Valencia, cofinanciado por FEDER · Reimbursement of costs 📍 Valencia province only | 60%, maximum €4,494; the business pays upfront | Businesses in the IAE before 2024 with turnover ≥ €100,000: not for start-ups | YesTemporary protection: Yes | Closed · next: February–March 2027 (forecast) |
| 'la Caixa' Foundation social projects call, Valencian Community Fundación «la Caixa» · Grant Guide coming soon | Up to €50,000 (maximum 75% of the cost) | Non-profits in the Valencian Community, at least 1 year old; not individuals | YesTemporary protection: Yes | Closed · next: February–March 2027 (forecast) |
| EMPYME: GVA grants for entrepreneurs and small businesses Generalitat Valenciana, Conselleria de Industria (Dirección General de Emprendimiento) · Reimbursement of costs | 70% of costs paid, up to €15,000; budget from €5,000 | Autónomos and small businesses in the Valencian Community started in the last 5 years | YesTemporary protection: Yes | Closed · next: May–July 2027 (forecast) |
| GVA civic integration grants for organisations (line S0217) Generalitat Valenciana, Conselleria de Vivienda, Empleo, Juventud e Igualdad (Diversidad) · Grant Guide coming soon | At least €10,000 per project, competitive | Non-profits in the Valencian social services register; not individuals | YesTemporary protection: Yes | Closed · next: July–August 2027 (forecast) |
| LABORA EAUTOE: start-up grant for unemployed people becoming autónomo LABORA Servicio Valenciano de Empleo y Formación · Grant | In 2024: €5,000 to €6,600 | In 2024: LABORA job seekers before starting; stay 3 years in the RETA | To be confirmedTemporary protection: To be confirmed | Not announced since 2024 |
No programmes match these filters.
Checked against official sources on 15.10.2026. Dates of future calls are a forecast based on previous years; the status is recalculated every day.
Guides in this section
- 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.
- Grant for pregnant autónomas in the Valencia region: up to €4,000 for hiring before leave Grant for pregnant autónomas in the Valencia region: LABORA pays up to €4,000 for hiring an unemployed person before leave. Apply by 20 October.
- 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.
- 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.
- Castellón Emprende awards 2026: 40 prizes of up to €10,000 for businesses in Castelló Castellón Emprende awards 2026: 40 prizes of up to €10,000 for businesses based in Castelló de la Plana. Requirements and deadline of 30 October.
- 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.
- 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».
General information, not individual legal advice. Check the official source and consult a professional for your case.