I’m going to register as a freelancer!

The registration of self-employed, also known as the process of registering as an independent worker, freelancer, is the necessary procedure to start an economic activity independently. Here you have relevant information about this process:

First, we must explain that the digital signature is not necessary to register as a freelancer in most cases. The registration process can be done in person or online, and a digital signature is not specifically required to complete it.

However, it is important to mention that the digital signature can be used in other procedures and procedures related to your activity as a freelancer, such as filing tax returns or carrying out online procedures. The digital signature provides legal validity and security to electronic transactions, and can facilitate agility and comfort in these processes. Generally, it will be necessary if this high ends up being done by your trusted advisory.

Tax Agency: You must register with the Tax Agency to obtain a tax identification number (NIF) as a self-employed person. This involves registering in the census of entrepreneurs, professionals and retainers and presenting form 036 or 037, where you will provide information about your activity, tax regime and tax obligations.

Model 036 is a document of great importance for the self-employed and companies in Spain. For example, through form 036, the self-employed and companies can select the VAT regime they wish to apply, either the general regime or one of the special regimes available. This choice has implications for VAT settlement procedures and the tax obligations to be met.

Social Security: As a self-employed person, you must register in the special regime for self-employed workers of the Social Security. You must select the contribution base that best suits your income and needs. The contribution base will determine the amount of social contributions that you must pay monthly and will also influence the benefits for illness, maternity, retirement, among others. With the entry into force on January 1, 2023 of Royal Decree-Law 13/2022 of July 26, 2022, a new contribution system is established for self-employed or self-employed workers and protection for cessation of activity is improved.

Professional activity: Depending on your professional activity, you may need to obtain specific licenses, permits or authorizations before starting your business. These requirements vary according to the activity and regulations of each municipality or autonomous community.

Grants and bonuses: There are some aids and bonuses for new freelancers, such as the flat rate for self-employed, which involves paying a reduced fee during the first months of activity. It is advisable to inform yourself about these measures to take advantage of the available benefits.

For example, during the period 2023-2025, people who cause initial registration in the Self-Employed Regime may request the application of a reduced fee (flat rate) of 80 euros per month during the first 12 months of activity. The request will be made at the time of processing the registration.

Self-employed persons who have not been registered in the two years immediately prior to the effective date of the new registration, or three years, if they have previously enjoyed this deduction, may benefit from these conditions.

Tax obligations: As a freelancer, you must comply with your tax obligations, such as filing periodic tax returns (such as model 303 of VAT or model 130 of IRPF if you are simplified direct estimation) and keep an adequate accounting of your income and expenses. Books. Registration of invoices. Control of income and expenses. Regular updating.

If you are going to manage your registration in the self-employed regime, get advice at
Espai 114
and
Lladó Grup Consultor
. It is important to gather information about the experience and reputation of the consultancy, as well as their areas of expertise and the services they offer. In addition, it is advisable to consult references and opinions of other freelancers or companies that have used their services. In this way, the freelancer will be able to make an informed decision and have the appropriate advice for their specific situation.

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