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…
Category: Autonomo
What is Tarifa Plana?
Tarifa Plana is the first year discount for new freelancers/autonomos in Spain. There are conditions though…
Do I need a gestor?
Gestors offer accountant-adjacent services such as setting up your autonomo business, quarterly and yearly taxes.
Online Gestor Platforms
These online gestor platforms will handle all your tax obligations for you. Generally (but not always) they also have platforms to generate invoices and track your expenses.
What is the Register of Intra-Community operators?
You need to be in the register of intra-community operators if you are going to buy or sell goods or services to other EU countries without charging IVA/VAT.
What are the invoice requirements for autonomos?
There are strict invoice requirements that are set by the tax department. This is advice on how to format an invoice.
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 autónomo expenses claim be claimed?
Autónomo expenses can be claimed and deducted against your gross yearly income but they are strictly governed
What is alta and baja for autónomos?
Alta and baja are the official terms for registering and deregistering your freelance business with the tax and social security systems.
What are modelos?
Modelos are “forms” and as an autónomo you will file a lot of them