Autónomo (self-employed)

Registration route and professional-service costs require an itemised quote

Accounting and social contributions vary

Checklist for investigation only—not tax, legal, immigration, accounting, or banking advice. Confirm eligibility and forms with official portals and licensed advisers.

Onboarding Path

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Obtain NIE and census (empadronamiento)
Timing depends on documents, provider and authority review

Secure NIE number and municipal registration before tax and social security registration.

Book NIE appointments in high-demand cities early.

Alta en RETA and Hacienda
Timing depends on documents, provider and authority review

Flat-rate autónomo cuota may apply in year one—confirm current tramos.

Tips · tax note — Special expatriate tax regime (Beckham Law)

Special regime rules and application windows are in official tax guidance.

Eligibility is time-bound and activity-specific—not automatic for all nomads.

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Autónomo (self-employed)

Onboarding Path

Visa & Eligibility (0/1)

Entity Registration (0/2)

Banking Setup (0/2)