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The sort of work permit you will need as a self-employed person is called cuenta propia or autonomo as you will be paying into the Spanish Social Security system under a different plan from the employee.
facts about spain - EU citizens starting a business
Although European Union citizens will find that there is a fair amount of red tape and paperwork to be dealt with in order to start their own business, it will only be the same as any Spanish national has to deal with. Having said that, at least the Spanish national will be able to speak Spanish!
Another plus is that EU citizens who are professionals will now find it much easier to have their professional qualifictions standardized to Spanish regulations and to set up their practice in Spain.
facts about spain - non-EU citizens starting a business
Non-EU citizens will, first of all, have to find out what visa they need from the Spanish consulate in their home country before coming to Spain.
If you are a professional with titles or a degree from outside the EU, there is a lengthy process of validation.
facts about spain - general checklist EU and non-EU citizens
This is a general list and not all points on the list will apply to each case.
1. Title or degree.
2. Impuesto de Actividades Economicas (IAE) or Tax on Economic
Activities- register at the Hacienda.
3. Register with the Spanish Social Security as a self-employed
worker - trabajador autonomo. It is illegal to work in Spain
without paying Spanish Social Security.
4. A licencia de apertura or opening licence from the Town Hall
if you have business premises.
5. A memoria de actividades or written explanation of the
activity you will carry out as a self-employed person.
6. Passport and photocopy.
7. Four photos.
8. Deeds or lease of the business premises plus photocopy.
9. Incorporation charter if a company has been formed.
10. Solicitud requesting permit.
11. Any other permits relating to your profession, eg food
handler´s certificate.
A competent gestor or abogado will see you through the process although, if your Spanish is reasonable, you can always get the forms from the local police station or from the Delegación de Trabajo and see if you can manage it yourself (rather you than me!).
You will have to pay into the Spanish Social Security system for yourself along with anyone you employ. And, you will also be making tax declarations, so will need an asesor fiscal.
facts about spain - forming a spanish company
If you wish to form a Spanish company or a branch of a foreign company in order to do business in this country, the facts about Spain are that you can do so whether you are resident or non-resident.
In Spain, you can also form a Sociedad Limitada, with a reduced number of shareholders and capital, or make a Spanish branch company of a parent company already existing in your home country.
However, if you are considering any of these options, you will need good legal advice, both in your home country and in Spain, to discuss the best tax and business options.
The Spanish Consulate in your home country should be able to supply you with booklets in English about starting a business in Spain, such as "A Guide To Business In Spain", or you can write to:
Dirección General de Transacciones Exteriores
Calle Almagro 34
28010 Madrid
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