The self-employed work permit (trabajo por cuenta propia) is for people who want to set up a business in Spain or work as self-employed professionals (autónomo). The assessment centres on the viability of your project.
Main requirements
- A business plan describing the activity, the investment and the expected income
- Documentary evidence of funding sufficient to put the plan into practice
- The degree, qualifications or experience required for the occupation
- The licences and permits required for the activity, either already obtained or obtainable
- A clean criminal record and health cover
How we work with you
- We decide how your business plan should be presented against the permit criteria
- We prepare the document list and follow up the consulate application
- We map out the tax and social security registrations you will need once you arrive in Spain
Frequently asked questions
I work for clients abroad. Is this permit right for me?
If most of your clients are outside Spain, the digital nomad visa is usually a more suitable and faster route. If your clients will be mainly in Spain, you need the self-employment permit.
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Requirements and amounts are updated every year. Your file is prepared under the rules in force on the day you apply.