Sole trader in Spain
Support to start a business or professional activity in Spain and organise the formalities relevant to each person's circumstances.
Ask about this serviceSole trader or limited company
We compare self-employment with setting up a company before starting the formalities. The choice affects personal liability, day-to-day management and access to finance.
- Activity, customers and operating model.
- Personal liability for business debts.
- Plans to bring in partners, hire staff or raise finance.
Identification, residence and work
We review the formalities that apply to your nationality, residence status and planned activity.
- Foreigner identity number (NIE) and residence registration where applicable.
- Residence and work status for EU, EEA and Swiss nationals.
- Authorisation for self-employment for other nationals where required.
Registration and ongoing obligations
We prepare the launch of your activity and organise the ongoing obligations that apply.
- Registration with the Spanish Tax Agency and Social Security.
- Invoicing, records and tax returns for your activity.
- Review of the structure when hiring staff, raising finance or bringing in partners.
Tell us about your project.
We treat your enquiry in confidence. Tell us what you plan to do in Spain and what you need to prepare.
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