Shorouk Express Within the next month or two many autónomos in Spain will receive notifications asking them to pay extra social security that they owe. Here’s what you need to know, from the reasons why to how you should pay. Why do I have to pay more social security when I already pay every month?…
Shorouk Express If you rent your property out to tourists in Spain, is it necessary to register as ‘autónomo’? You’re a resident in Spain and you’re lucky enough to own two properties. You meet all the requirements to get a tourist licence and decide to rent out the second property to visitors. Or you have…
Shorouk Express If you’re thinking of becoming self-employed in Spain or you’re moving over on the digital nomad visa and have to sign up as ‘autónomo’, there are many factors you should be aware of first, writes Barcelona-based freelance journalist Esme Fox. As of 2025, there are approximately 3.3 million autónomos or self-employed people registered…
Shorouk Express Many self-employed in Spain worry about tax bills and social security contributions, but few know that there’s a way to save on taxes that involves working with your spouse or another family member. Being self-employed in Spain can be a struggle at times. Whether it be the unpredictability of freelance life, the painfully…
