Autonomo Spain
Autonomo Spain shares five years of experience with tax guides, tools, services, and clear explanations for freelancers in Spain.
Hi, I’m Adrienne. I’ve been autónoma in Spain for many years, and in this website I’ve put together some of what I’ve learned — and what I wish I’d known or had easy access to when I was starting out. More about me.
Over the years, I’ve worked with all sorts of clients in Spain, Europe and across the world and taken on all kinds of projects during my rather adventurous journey as an autónomo in Spain. Alongside the actual work, I’ve had to learn the ins and outs of the bureaucracy, work with tax deadlines, tracking revenue and expenses, even redoing an invoice or two because I got the format or VAT wrong.
It’s been a massive learning curve, but now I feel like I know what I’m doing, and I thought some of what I’ve picked up might be helpful to you too. So I decided to write it all down.
Articles
Can I have only one client? TRADE
TRADE is a special contract if your Spanish client equals 75% of your work. Info for when you only have one client.
What is the Agencia Tributaria, AEAT, and Hacienda?
Agencia Tributaria, AEAT, and Hacienda are interchangeable terms
What is the Register of Intra-Community operators?
You need to be in the register of intra-community operators if you are going to buy or sell goods or services to other EU countries without charging IVA/VAT.
What is SEPE?
The Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal (SEPE) is Spain’s national employment service.
What Is VeriFactu?
VeriFactu is part of Spain’s push to improve tax compliance and you will have to comply by 1 July 2026 at the latest.
What are the IVA Reporting Obligations
The IVA reporting obligations for autónomos in Spain: quarterly Modelo 303, annual Modelo 390, deadlines, exemptions, and common mistakes to avoid.
What is IRPF?
IRPF is Spain’s personal income tax. If you’re self-employed, you must file it annually and may also make quarterly payments through Modelo 130.
What is IVA?
IVA stands is Spain’s Value Added Tax (VAT) that may need to include on your invoice