Guides for Spanish Taxes
Step-by-step guides to help English-speaking autonomos navigate the Spanish tax system
These guides are designed to walk you through the entire process of setting up and running your freelance business in Spain. From initial registration to filing your annual tax returns, we've got you covered with clear, straightforward explanations.
Getting Started
Essential steps to begin your freelancing journey in Spain
Getting Started as a Freelance Autónomo
An overview of the process to become an autónomo in Spain
Getting Your Digital Certificate or Cl@ve
Obtaining the digital credentials needed for Spanish bureaucracy
Register with Hacienda
How to register with the Spanish tax authority
Social Security Enrollment
Enrolling in the Spanish social security system
Running Your Business
Managing your freelance business operations
IVA (VAT) Guide for Autónomos
Understanding Spanish Value Added Tax for freelancers
Creating Compliant Invoices
How to create legally compliant invoices in Spain
Managing Expenses and Deductions
Understanding what expenses you can deduct from your taxes
Tax Filings
Meeting your tax obligations with confidence
Quarterly VAT Filing (Modelo 303)
How to file your quarterly VAT returns
Quarterly Income Tax Payments
How to make your quarterly income tax payments
Annual VAT Summary (Modelo 390)
Filing your annual VAT summary
Annual Income Tax Return
Completing your annual income tax declaration
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