Autonomo Spain
Autonomo Spain shares five years of experience with tax guides, tools, services, and clear explanations for freelancers in Spain.
Hi, I’m Adrienne. I’ve been autónoma in Spain for many years, and in this website I’ve put together some of what I’ve learned — and what I wish I’d known or had easy access to when I was starting out. More about me.
Over the years, I’ve worked with all sorts of clients in Spain, Europe and across the world and taken on all kinds of projects during my rather adventurous journey as an autónomo in Spain. Alongside the actual work, I’ve had to learn the ins and outs of the bureaucracy, work with tax deadlines, tracking revenue and expenses, even redoing an invoice or two because I got the format or VAT wrong.
It’s been a massive learning curve, but now I feel like I know what I’m doing, and I thought some of what I’ve picked up might be helpful to you too. So I decided to write it all down.
Articles
What is a Spanish digital certificate?
A Spanish digital certificate is a tool that to access electronic services. Cl@ve and idCAT are alternatives that can also be used across official Spanish services.
What is the Agencia Tributaria, AEAT, and Hacienda?
Agencia Tributaria, AEAT, and Hacienda are interchangeable terms
Can autonomos apply for paro (unemployment)?
There are a number of special circumstances that qualify an autónomo for paro.
What is cuota?
Cuota is one of the terms you’ll here all the time. It is basically the Spanish word for “social security payment” but here’s some more info…
Prodigi: Reality
My experience with Prodigi printing, my initial preference for printing in the EU.
Autonomo Banks
Autonomo banks list of collaborators with both Seguridad Social and AEAT for seamless payment of cuota and impuestos.
What Is VeriFactu?
VeriFactu is part of Spain’s push to improve tax compliance and you will have to comply by 1 July 2026 at the latest.
What is a sede electrónica website?
Use a Sede Electrónica website to access tax forms, submit declarations, check notifications, and manage your autónomo paperwork online.