Autonomo Spain
Autonomo Spain shares five years of experience with tax guides, tools, services, and clear explanations for freelancers in Spain.
Hi, I’m Adrienne. I’ve been autónoma in Spain for many years, and in this website I’ve put together some of what I’ve learned — and what I wish I’d known or had easy access to when I was starting out. More about me.
Over the years, I’ve worked with all sorts of clients in Spain, Europe and across the world and taken on all kinds of projects during my rather adventurous journey as an autónomo in Spain. Alongside the actual work, I’ve had to learn the ins and outs of the bureaucracy, work with tax deadlines, tracking revenue and expenses, even redoing an invoice or two because I got the format or VAT wrong.
It’s been a massive learning curve, but now I feel like I know what I’m doing, and I thought some of what I’ve picked up might be helpful to you too. So I decided to write it all down.
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Print on Demand in Europe
My experiences setting up a print-on-demand store in Europe. Taxes! Delivery times! Issues with printing and more!
What do autónomo Social Security contributions pay for?
Autónomo fees are social security contributions that cover, social security, healthcare, pensions, and other benefits that are included in your monthly cuota.
What is VeriFactu?
Details on VeriFactu, the Spanish tax agency’s new system for invoices that you will have to comply with by 1 July 2027 at the latest.
Can autonomos apply for paro (unemployment)?
There are a number of special circumstances that qualify an autónomo for paro.
Banks that collaborate with AEAT and Social Security
Banks that collaborate with AEAT and Seguridad Social are a essential to understand for your autonomo fees and tax payments will be processed.
What autónomo expenses claim be claimed?
Autónomo expenses can be claimed and deducted against your gross yearly income but they are strictly governed
What is a mutua?
Your mutua is responsible for managing and paying certain benefits that you’re entitled to as a self-employed worker.
What is autonomo / autónomo?
Autonomo is the category of employment for a freelancer or self-employed person in Spain.