Knowledge Base

Community questions and researched answers, organized by topic. Each page covers a specific area of navigating life and business as an autónomo in Spain.

These answers are starting points, not legal or tax advice. Always verify with a qualified gestoría or professional before relying on the information.

Topics

• Autónomo Registration — Who needs to register, income thresholds, cross-border clients
• Social Security (RETA) — Monthly cuota payments, benefits, reduced rates for new autónomos
• Taxes (IRPF) — Progressive tax rates, Valencia-specific brackets, tax reductions for new businesses
• Beckham Law — Special expat tax regime and Startup Law expansion
• Professional Services — Gestor pricing tiers and what to expect
• Foreign Companies — Owning a foreign company while living in Spain
• Immigration & Residency — What matters for autónomo residency applications
• Digital Nomad Visa — The 20% Spanish-work limit and permitted activities
• Banking in Spain — Banking options at each stage of your move
• Invoices (Facturas) — Full vs simplified invoices, Verifactu requirements
• Pluriactividad — Working a regular job while running a business
• Alternatives to Autónomo — Nonprofit and other legal structures