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How to get your Social Security Number in Spain
If you want to start working in Spain, benefit from the public healthcare system or receive unemployment benefits (as well as many other procedures), you will need to get your Social Security number. In this article, you will find out how to do it step by step, why...
New Startup Law in Spain: Measures and Benefits
There is a project that has been under development since 2018 and that will become a reality in the next weeks. A reality that will benefit a large number of investors, entrepreneurs and foreigners from all over the world living in Spain. We are talking about the new...
9 Reasons why Barcelona is the Best Place for Startups
If you are considering opening your startup or you simply want to thrive within this sector while working for one, one big question surely arises: which is the place to be? We all tend to think about cities like Berlin or London, which have proven to have a great...
CIF and NIF in Spain: Spanish Tax Identification Numbers
If you are going to live in Spain or carry out any kind of legal or financial procedure, you will need a tax identification number. Depending on your situation, that tax ID can be called NIF or CIF, which at the same time can be equal to your NIE or DNI. But enough...
Freelance Social Security Tax Increase During 2021
This is not good news for freelancers (“autónomos”) in Spain: their monthly social security tax will be increased during 2021. And suffering from a global pandemic that is generating devastating economic consequences seems not to be a problem, self-employed workers in...
How to Dissolve, Liquidate and Cancel a Company in Spain
Whatever the reason, it is really common to see companies go out of business. That's how the entrepreneurial world works. How to do it step by step and how the process works is something that generates many doubts, but in this article we will analyze it in an easy and...
Open a Branch Office in Spain: Legal Procedure and Requirements
Are you planning to open your business in Spain but not sure which is the best option? In this article we will go through everything you need to know to open a branch in Spain. We will analyze the main advantages of this business structure vs a subsidiary or limited...
Due Diligence: Definition, Process and Checklist
Whether you are an investor or a business founder thinking of selling her company, the due diligence process is 100% crucial. In this article we will show you exactly what due diligence is, how it works step by step, when and how it should be done, and other legal...
How to Get a Business Visa in Spain
If you are planning to travel to Spain and get your business visa, then keep reading. In this article, we will explain how to get it step by step, which are the different types, documents and requirements, and some useful tips that will make your application easy and...
Business Culture in Spain: Management Culture, Communication and Etiquette
If you are planning to open your business in Spain or start working in the country as a foreigner, keep on reading. The Spanish business culture is very peculiar, and in this article we will show you the main pillars that will help you understand how to do business in...
Types of Companies and Business Structures in Spain
When you realize that there are more than 10 types of companies in Spain, choosing the ideal entity for you is not an easy task. However, in this article we make it easy for you. We will navigate through the different types of business structures within the Spanish...
Invoices in Spain: What to Include, VAT, How to Send Them and More
Whether you are a self-employed individual (freelance) or a company, sending invoices to your clients will be essential. That's the way to justify and to get paid based on the products sold or services performed. However, many companies or individual workers are...
Business Plan For Your Immigration Procedure (for Entrepreneur Visa & Work Permit)
If you want to start your own business in Spain you will need to create a business plan. And that is a fundamental and key document, as it is something that the administration carefully analyses before deciding whether or not to grant you a work permit. Therefore, in...
How to Get a Digital Certificate in Spain
Nowadays, the vast majority of legal or administrative procedures can be carried out online. However, in order to verify your identity online and formalize any legal process effectively, you need a digital certificate. In this article we will show you exactly what...
Corporate Tax in Spain
If you are here it is because you are considering opening your own business and would like to understand your tax obligations in detail, or because you already have one and want to optimize your taxes. Whatever the situation, you will find the answer in this guide....
Intra-Community Operator: NIF, VIES and International VAT
Nowadays, it is very common for freelancers or companies to provide their services not only at a national level, but also addressing the European market. Either they have customers there, or they want to expand and explore new markets. If this is your case and you...
EORI Number in Spain: When Do You Need One + Steps to Get It
No matter your economic activity or sector. If you are going to import or export goods within the European Union, you need an EORI number. This is the identification data that you will be asked by the customs authorities. That is why, in this article, we will talk...
Taxes for Self-employed or Freelancers in Spain
The idea sounds promising: becoming a self-employed worker while enjoying the amazing life Spain offers. No boss, no fixed schedule. You can organize yourself to devote time to experience the Spanish lifestyle. But then, something bad happens: taxes. And self-employed...
Trademark Registration in Spain: How to Register Your Brand Name
Once you have your business idea clear, the next step is to register your trademark. Not only will it give you a differential value against competitors, but registering your trade name will also legally protect you in the marketplace. However, it is very likely that...
Payroll in Spain: Elements, How to Calculate Yours and More
Have you received your first paycheck and don't understand what it says? Would you like to know the differences between net and gross salary to understand why you get paid much less than you were told? In this article, we will review everything you need to know about...
Tax, Business and Economic Measures for the Coronavirus in Spain
The current coronavirus crisis is producing a tremendous impact on the Spanish economy. Many companies are downsizing, and many freelancers are struggling to even earn half the income they obtained during a prior normal month. That is why the Spanish government has...
How to Register as “Autónomo” (Self-Employed) in Spain as an Expat
Moving to a whole new country and working as freelance may sound intimidating - especially when it comes to completing all the necessary legal paperwork and paying taxes. But when it comes to Spain, becoming an autónomo or a freelancer as a foreigner is not as scary...
25 Business Ideas to Start in Spain as an Expat
The entrepreneur spirit has risen among citizens from all regions in the world. And the truth is that starting your company and becoming your own boss is now easier than ever before. In that sense, Spain is the perfect place to initiate your own project. Hence, many...
How to Work Remotely From Spain
As the world quickly moves towards mass digitalization, more and more people are becoming remote workers. Since the pandemic, it has become clearer to more individuals that it is not always necessary to stay in the office from 9 to 5, five days a week - or even at...
VAT (Value Added Tax) Number in Spain: Registration Process
Does the economic activity of your business require operating with different countries inside Europe? Do you operate from Spain and sell goods to countries like France, Italy or the United Kingdom, or vice versa? Then, whatever the case is, you will need to register...
Entrepreneur Visa: Set Up Your Company in Spain & Get The Residency
With the implementation of the Entrepreneur’s Law, Spain has grown into one of the most thriving entrepreneur hubs in Europe. Foreigners from all over the world are applying for the Entrepreneur Visa to start a company in Spain and gain residency in the country, among...
What is best, Working as a Self-Employed Individual or as a Company (S.L.) in Spain?
You already have your idea. You have exactly defined which will be the sector. You also have the business model. You know how you are going to get clients. You know which will your competitive advantages be. And, especially, you are eager to start NOW. But before...
How to Set Up A Company In Spain
The Spanish territory is the ideal landscape for foreigners from all around the world to start their own company. Ideal infrastructures, worldwide talent, and an entrepreneurial ecosystem makes cities like Barcelona or Madrid your best choice when deciding where to...
Changes in The Spanish Self-Employed Regulation 2018
The amount of self-employed individuals in Spain never ceases to grow. Registering increasing rates year after year, the Spanish territory is, without any doubt, dominated by small firms. This fact takes us to understand that the related legislation is of huge...