{"id":1814,"date":"2025-09-15T10:13:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T08:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coseba.com\/seguros-expatriates\/?p=1814"},"modified":"2025-09-15T10:13:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T08:13:42","slug":"guide-for-expats-in-spain-how-to-start-a-business-and-work-as-a-freelancer-legally-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coseba.com\/seguros-expatriates\/guide-for-expats-in-spain-how-to-start-a-business-and-work-as-a-freelancer-legally-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide for Expats in Spain: How to Start a Business and Work as a Freelancer Legally (2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"489\">Are you planning to live in Spain and start your own business? This guide is for you. We\u2019ll walk you through how to legally become an entrepreneur as a foreigner, which visas you need, what taxes to pay, and which grants you can apply for.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"616\">Updated for 2025 | For entrepreneurs, freelancers, and digital nomads | Visas, taxes, and legal steps explained clearly<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"669\">1. Can I start a business as an expat in Spain?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"831\">Yes. If you\u2019re a non-EU citizen, you can legally start a business or work as a self-employed professional in Spain by applying for one of the following permits:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"1000\"><strong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"854\">Entrepreneur Visa<\/strong><br data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"857\" \/>For foreigners with an innovative or tech-based business project. The project must be positively evaluated by ENISA or the Ministry of Economy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1200\"><strong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1026\">Self-Employed Status<\/strong><br data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1029\" \/>If your business is not considered tech-innovative (e.g., consulting, hospitality, personal services\u2026), you can register as self-employed with a residence and work permit.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1270\">2. Requirements to Start a Business in Spain as a Foreigner<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1307\">Basic documentation and conditions:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1559\">\n<li data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1370\">\n<p data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1370\">Viable business plan (Canvas model or full Business Plan)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1410\">\n<p data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1410\">Proof of sufficient financial means<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1450\">\n<p data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1450\">NIE (Foreign Identification Number)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1515\">\n<p data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1515\">Registration with the Spanish Tax Office and Social Security<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1559\">\n<p data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1559\">Compliance with tax and labor regulations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1607\">3. Steps to Register as Self-Employed<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1641\">Once you have your visa and NIE:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1901\">\n<li data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1702\">\n<p data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1702\">Register with the Spanish Tax Agency (form 036 or 037)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1746\">\n<p data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1746\">Join the Social Security system (RETA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1789\">\n<p data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1789\">File declaration of start of activity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1836\">\n<p data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1836\">Register in IAE (Economic Activities Tax)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1901\">\n<p data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1901\">(Optional) Register with a professional mutual insurance fund<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"2023\"><em data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1911\">Tip<\/em>: Hiring a gestor (administrative advisor) can simplify these steps, especially if you&#8217;re not fluent in Spanish.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2088\">4. How Much Does It Cost to Be Self-Employed in Spain?<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2240\">\n<li data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2139\">\n<p data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2139\"><strong data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2115\">Minimum monthly fee<\/strong>: approx. \u20ac320 in 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2240\">\n<p data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2240\"><strong data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2175\">Flat rate for new freelancers<\/strong>: \u20ac80\/month for the first 12 months (extendable if income is low)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2293\">5. Taxes for Self-Employed Expats in Spain<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2325\">As a freelancer, you must pay:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2499\">\n<li data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2373\">\n<p data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2373\">Quarterly <strong data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2360\">income tax (IRPF)<\/strong> \u2013 form 130<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2427\">\n<p data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2427\">Quarterly <strong data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2399\">VAT (IVA)<\/strong> \u2013 form 303, if applicable<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2467\">\n<p data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2467\">Annual income tax return \u2013 form 100<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2499\">\n<p data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2499\">Annual VAT summary \u2013 form 390<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2592\">Note: These forms and requirements may vary depending on the region (autonomous community).<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2660\">6. Are There Grants or Support for Foreign Entrepreneurs?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2736\">Yes. There are public and private initiatives to support entrepreneurship:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2950\">\n<li data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2785\">\n<p data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2785\"><strong data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2749\">ENISA<\/strong>: public funding for tech startups<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2835\">\n<p data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2835\">Regional and local grants for self-employment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2868\">\n<p data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2868\"><strong data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2866\">EU Next Generation Funds<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2950\">\n<p data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2950\">Programs like <strong data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2901\">ACELERA PYME<\/strong>, business incubators, local chambers of commerce<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"3002\">7. Which Legal Structure Should I Choose?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"group w-fit _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3397\">\n<thead data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3072\">\n<tr data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3072\">\n<th data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3024\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Legal Form<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3053\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Best For<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3072\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Minimum Capital<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3397\">\n<tr data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3205\">\n<td data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3167\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Freelancer (Aut\u00f3nomo)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3199\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Small businesses, freelancers<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3205\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20ac0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3268\">\n<td data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3229\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Limited Company (SL)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3258\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Startups, partners<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3268\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20ac3,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3332\">\n<td data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3292\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Corporation (SA)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3321\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Large businesses<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3332\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20ac60,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3397\">\n<td data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3356\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Cooperative<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3385\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Collective businesses<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3397\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Variable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3515\">The <strong data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3432\">SL (Sociedad Limitada)<\/strong> is the most common option for expats due to its flexibility and limited liability.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3522\" data-end=\"3562\">8. Do I Need a Lawyer or Accountant?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3707\">Not mandatory, but highly recommended \u2014 especially if you&#8217;re not fluent in the language or Spanish tax procedures. A gestor or lawyer can help:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3709\" data-end=\"3792\">\n<li data-start=\"3709\" data-end=\"3735\">\n<p data-start=\"3711\" data-end=\"3735\">Speed up registrations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3761\">\n<p data-start=\"3738\" data-end=\"3761\">Optimize tax strategy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3792\">\n<p data-start=\"3764\" data-end=\"3792\">Avoid penalties and mistakes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3799\" data-end=\"3848\">9. Can I Work for Other Countries from Spain?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3940\">Yes. You can legally work as a freelancer for international clients while living in Spain.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3947\" data-end=\"3994\">10. Spain\u2019s Digital Nomad Visa (Since 2023)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3996\" data-end=\"4057\">Since 2023, Spain offers a <strong data-start=\"4023\" data-end=\"4045\">Digital Nomad Visa<\/strong>, ideal for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4059\" data-end=\"4120\">\n<li data-start=\"4059\" data-end=\"4081\">\n<p data-start=\"4061\" data-end=\"4081\">Online freelancers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4082\" data-end=\"4120\">\n<p data-start=\"4084\" data-end=\"4120\">Remote workers for foreign companies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4122\" data-end=\"4228\">Includes tax benefits (Startup Law), allows bringing family, and offers legal residence for up to 5 years.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4235\" data-end=\"4312\">Final Thoughts: Is It Viable to Start a Business as an Expat in Spain?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4314\" data-end=\"4417\">Absolutely. 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