Looking to move to Alicante in the very near future and was thinking to try to set up a small business. I was thinking to start a mobile Paintless Dent Removal business. Any other advice or ideas would be appreciated. Thanks
Do you hold a UK or EU passport?
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 3:19pm
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If you are not a EU/EEA Passport holder you will require a visa to start up a business. This link will provide you with more information:
https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/seul/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/inicio.aspx
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 4:03pm
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Much more than that: you need qualifiactions, permits, approvals, tax advisor, all before get the business up and running. Not easy.
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 4:18pm
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killjoy wrote on Mon Jul 31, 2023 4:03pm:
Much more than that: you need qualifiactions, permits, approvals, tax advisor, all before get the business up and running. Not easy.
The link provided in my response to the poster contains details of everything they need to provide the Spanish Consulate if they decide to move forward.
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:06pm
Darro wrote on Mon Jul 31, 2023 2:57pm:
Do you hold a UK or EU passport?
Both
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:29pm
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sorin52 wrote on Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:06pm:
Both
With a EU Passport you don't have to worry about a visa. You might find these links helpful:
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:46pm
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Due to the fact that most cars in Spain are dented to hell just make sure that paintless dent removal or any smart repairs will pay enough to cover your 300€ amount per month autonomo (after the initial discount), plus accountant fees and taxes whether you make any profit or not. Its not as easy to justify self employment here as it is in the UK.
Posted: Tue Aug 1, 2023 11:39am
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Do you speak Spanish?
Posted: Wed Aug 2, 2023 1:56pm
swcoulthurst wrote on Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:46pm:
Due to the fact that most cars in Spain are dented to hell just make sure that paintless dent removal or any smart repairs will pay enough to cover your 300€ amount per month autonomo (after the initial discount), plus accountant fees and taxes whether you make any profit or not. Its not as eas...
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...y to justify self employment here as it is in the UK.
What is "autonomo"?
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