I haven’t used most of these tools but my algorithm is sending me loads of ads related to running a business and I thought it would be useful to collect them all here.
I might do comparisons in the future but for now I’ll just list a few things I think are important:
- Is there a free tier/price
- Is it in English
- Bookkeping only or Bookkeeping + Tax
- Connects to e-commerce
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What is the Register of intra-Community operators?
The special register you need to be on if you’re going to buy or sell goods or services to other EU countries without charging IVA
What do I need to put on my invoice?
There are strict rules on how to format an invoice
What is a digital ID?
To access electronic services, it is extremely useful to use one of these tools
What can I claim as an expense?
Business expenses can be claimed and deducted against your gross yearly income
What is alta / baja for autónomos?
The official terms for registering and deregistering with the tax and social security systems.
What are modelos?
Modelo is the Spanish word for “form” you will file a lot of them
What is declaración de la renta?
The Declaración de la Renta is Spain’s yearly income tax form
What is IVA?
IVA stands is Spain’s Value Added Tax (VAT) that may need to include on your invoice
What is IRPF?
IRPF is personal income tax in Spain
Can autonomos apply for paro/unemployment?
There are a number of special circumstances that qualify an autónomo for paro.
What is SEPE?
The Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal (SEPE) is Spain’s national employment service.
What is the sede electrònica website?
The Agència Tributària de Catalunya (ATC) is the Catalan Tax Agency
What do autónomo Social Security contributions pay for?
The Agència Tributària de Catalunya (ATC) is the Catalan Tax Agency
Is there a Catalan government tax department?
The Agència Tributària de Catalunya (ATC) is the Catalan Tax Agency
What is the Agencia Tributaria?
Agencia Tributaria, AEMAT, Hacienda are interchangeable terms
What is autónomo?
Autonomo is the category of employment for a freelancer or self-employed person in Spain.
