Registering as self-employed or setting up a company in Málaga
You are going to work for yourself or start a business in Spain. We tell you which structure suits you, register it and then keep the books.
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Autónomo or limited company?
The honest answer is that it depends on three things: how much you expect to invoice, how much risk you carry and whether you will have partners.
Being autónomo is quick and cheap to set up, taxed under the progressive income tax scale, with personal liability. It makes sense at the start, with moderate profits and low business risk.
A sociedad limitada requires capital, a notary and the companies registry, is taxed at the corporate rate and limits liability to the company’s assets. It pays off when profits are high and stable, when there are partners, or when the activity carries real risk.
We do the arithmetic before deciding. There is no single right answer.
And then, the day-to-day
You can hire us just for the setup, or stay with us for the monthly management.
- Official bookkeeping and statutory ledgers
- Quarterly VAT on Form 303 and the annual summary
- Withholding on rent and professional fees, Forms 111 and 115
- Income tax or corporate tax instalments
- Corporate tax and annual accounts
- Filing accounts at the Companies Registry
- Intra-EU invoicing and Form 349
- Handling tax office requests and audits
Frequently asked questions
Can I be self-employed as a foreign national?
Yes, with the residence and work authorisation matching your nationality. EU citizens need only their registration certificate and NIE. Non-EU nationals need an authorisation that allows self-employed work.
What is the flat rate for new autónomos?
A reduced social security contribution for the first twelve months, extendable by another twelve if net earnings stay below the minimum wage. Andalusia also has complementary grants worth checking.
How much capital does an SL need?
Since the Crea y Crece Act a company can be set up with share capital of one euro, subject to rules on reserves and shareholder liability. In practice we usually recommend a figure that looks solvent to banks and suppliers.
How long until the company is operating?
With the paperwork in order, between one and three weeks. The most variable parts are the name reservation certificate and the notary’s diary.
You may also need
Authorisation to work for yourself.
If you arrive as a director.
Your personal tax position.
Setup cost and monthly fees.
We will set up your business in Spain
Tell us what you plan to do and what you expect to invoice. We will tell you the structure and the cost.