If you are self-employed in Spain, you have probably heard that the way you pay into Social Security has changed. Since January 2023, a new contribution system is being rolled out that ties what you pay more closely to what you actually earn. It is a big shift—and one designed to create a fairer, more … Read more
Self-employed employees in Spain, also known as “autónomos,” are required to contribute to the country’s Social Security system, which determines their access to benefits such as pensions, sick leave, and unemployment benefits. In 2025, the income-based contribution system introduced in 2023 will continue to evolve, adjusting income brackets and contribution bases to create a fairer … Read more
It is not well known in Spain, especially in the expat community, that limited liability is possible for the self-employed entrepreneur, without the need to establish a formal limited company. This article explains the steps that a self-employed entrepreneur needs to take to register as a limited liability. Before explaining this in detail, lets first … Read more
Many move to Spain and want to continue receiving income from a company that they used for business in their coutry of origin. This
article discuss the key issues involved.
In this article we examine the possibilities involved with living in Spain and having a foreign employer
In this article we examine some oddities in the Spanish social security and income tax system for company directors/shareholders
Working from home has become very popular and many are choosing to live in Spain whilst working for a UK company. This article discusses the options available.
Any help that an unemployed person can get to generate income is welcome. This article explores the the significant assistance provided by the social security system
Claiming tax deductions for car costs for the self employed should be simple enough but, of course, it isn’t!
A summary of all the forms of economic help currently available to the self-employed under Covid-19 regulations
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