How to register as an automono professional

Hi Dee, hopefully someone who's done it will give you detailed information; all I know is a bit of the theory.

For the first twelve months as autónomo on the Tarfifa Plana it will cost you €50 a month, after which it goes up to - I think - €270.

You also need to register for tax with Agencia Tributaria.

The only autónomo I know also employs an accountant, but I don't know if that's a legal requirement or whether you can do the accounts and returns yourself.

The following is probably a good starting point. If using Google Chrome, just right-click and tell it to translate:

https://revista.seg-social.es/2018/04/05/5-pasos-para-darse-de-alta-como-autonomo/

good advice Jim as always,     when i was autonomo registered didnt have the cheaper start it was straight in at 270€,  when my son registered 2 years ago the first year was in 3 stages starting at 50€ and 2 stages up to 270. he uses an accountant at 60€ a month and is worth his weight in gold,theres a lot more to it than it seems what with iva,facturas etc.   i strongly suggest having an accountant and can reccomend a spanish english speaking one in torrevieja.

Thank you both so much for your help! I had read about the €50 tax for the first year, then going up to €170 etc.

I was going to try to the taxes myself but I don't really have a head for numbers, so I think i'll go with your recommendation and hire an accountant - can you give me the name of the one in Torrevieja?

Thanks again!

Real Tax Bureau (fiscal representative)  966708043 his name is Fernando,the receptionist is english so she will help you. i highly reccomend him.

When choosing a Gestoria (accountant) ask if they are (or member of the company) registered with the Colegio Oficial de Gestores (qualified Gestoria/accountant). Thats the professional qualification where the members are provided with yearly updates on the tax system. It makes sense to use a properly qualified accountant. 

Any unqualified person can set-up as a Gestoria. There more to the Spanish accounting system than being able to add-up a balance sheet. There are a lot of business allowances and legislation that change yearly.

Tarfifa Plana changed to allow all self-employed people to enter the scheme in January 2018.

First 12 months are 50€

Months 12-18 are 140€

Months 18-24 are 195€

(the figures are not exact theres an accounting calculation for the correct amounts)

Setting up a business is fairly simple using a Gestoria. A Gestoria costs 60-70€ per month (deductible expense)

Tell them what you want to do. They register you in an economic category. I’m in 6203 - Gestión de recursos informáticos. The tax man is not sure what I actually do so it’s a catch all category Administrator of computer information systems. My business moves between graphic design, multimedia, app development and education/business training. 

Theres a small charge for registering  you and the business. Obtaining any licenses, complaints book and anything else required. Think I paid 300€ six years ago. My business involved being registered with an EU VAT number. It’s an area that does require the assistance of a Colegio registered Gestoria. There a lot of paperwork and business inspections required before being issued with an EU VAT number. 

Something to think about beyond accountants, financing and business planning when being self-employed is “Who are my customers and where are they going to come from?”

When I do business start-up I begin with “How do I attract customers that can afford my services”

Good evening Jim... hope all is well!... Julie & I ate in Muro for now until our last move from   England on the 28th April and yes, indeed, we can’t wait!...the reason of my reply is that I am going to register myself as an Autonomo and looking at your very kind and helpful( as always!) message sent to Dee in Oct 2028, please would you know if there have been some changes in regarding to register as Autonomo?... thank you Jim. Kindest regards. Serge & Julie 

Sorry, I try to keep up to date but sometimes fail. All I can say is that I'm not aware of any changes.

No worries at all... thank you for your very kind and prompt reply. Kindest wishes. Serge & Ju

Good morning Jim,    Just to say that I went to see an Asesoria to get me registered as an Autonomo but I need to go to the seg social first... then he will registered me and also, he is going to do my “ Gestion”...,(he is called Miguel Mengual), and he charges 90 euros per quarter and also I have to at 70 euros per month for be first 18 months then 140 for 6 month, then 284 euros thereafter.  Please would you be kind to let me know your feedback? Thank you Jim. Kindest regards. Serge & Julie