https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Two new studies have revealed key stats about what it's like to be 'autónomo' in Spain, from the average hours worked to the amount they charge compared to other freelancers in Europe, and their greatest worries. https://www.thelocal.es/20230928/long-hours-and-little-pay-what-its-like-to-be-self-employed-in-spain Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:03:18 +0200 long-hours-and-little-pay-what-its-like-to-be-self-employed-in-spain Self-employed workers in Spain are struggling with rising prices and business expenses, new survey data has revealed. https://www.thelocal.es/20230412/self-employed-in-spain-struggling-amid-rising-prices Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:50:40 +0200 self-employed-in-spain-struggling-amid-rising-prices Self-employed people in Spain not only pay quarterly income tax, but after recent changes they now also have to pay a monthly social security contribution based on estimated income. Here's how to calculate it. https://www.thelocal.es/20230403/self-employed-in-spain-how-to-calculate-your-monthly-fee Mon, 03 Apr 2023 18:44:43 +0200 self-employed-in-spain-how-to-calculate-your-monthly-fee Spain's long-awaited digital nomad visa is finally available, but there is still much confusion about it, so we've answered all your burning questions. https://www.thelocal.es/20230127/your-questions-answered-about-spains-digital-nomad-visa Fri, 27 Jan 2023 18:39:48 +0100 your-questions-answered-about-spains-digital-nomad-visa It’s been a long wait and there’s been plenty of hype, but Spain’s much-anticipated digital nomad visa is finally available. Here’s everything you need to know, from who is eligible to how to apply. https://www.thelocal.es/20230127/revealed-everything-you-need-to-know-about-applying-for-spains-digital-nomad-visa Fri, 27 Jan 2023 17:18:42 +0100 revealed-everything-you-need-to-know-about-applying-for-spains-digital-nomad-visa Thousands of autónomos in Spain have been mistakenly overcharged hundreds of euros in social security contributions after a system error. https://www.thelocal.es/20230202/spanish-social-security-overcharge-thousands-of-self-employed Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:36:09 +0100 spanish-social-security-overcharge-thousands-of-self-employed Anyone who is self-employed in Spain knows it's tough. Fortunately, there are several grants and benefits available to autónomos and small businesses this year to help you out. https://www.thelocal.es/20230202/the-help-that-self-employed-in-spain-can-apply-for-in-2023 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 16:23:50 +0100 the-help-that-self-employed-in-spain-can-apply-for-in-2023 New social security contributions, a tax to top up pension funds, a reduction in retention rates for artists - 2023 will bring many developments for all self-employed workers in Spain. https://www.thelocal.es/20230125/everything-that-changes-for-self-employed-people-in-spain-this-year Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:56:21 +0100 everything-that-changes-for-self-employed-people-in-spain-this-year The number of foreigners registered as autónomo in Spain continued to grow in 2022, but how many are there, which countries do they come from and what industries do they work in? https://www.thelocal.es/20230120/in-stats-where-are-spains-foreign-self-employed-workers-from Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:14:45 +0100 in-stats-where-are-spains-foreign-self-employed-workers-from Spain's new startups law offers tax benefits and a special visa to digital nomads and remote workers who move to the country. Here we analyse all the information available on this advantageous permit for non-EU nationals. https://www.thelocal.es/20221109/spains-new-digital-nomad-visa-everything-you-need-to-know Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:33:26 +0100 spains-new-digital-nomad-visa-everything-you-need-to-know With the news that Spain will be introducing a digital nomad visa and tax incentives for startups, several places in Spain are already trying to attract remote workers. Here are some of the villages that want remote workers and what they offer. https://www.thelocal.es/20210816/the-spanish-villages-that-want-remote-workers Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:15:16 +0200 the-spanish-villages-that-want-remote-workers Thinking of becoming freelance in Madrid? Then you need to know how to register as an autonomo and where to find the right working space to suit you. https://www.thelocal.es/20180918/freelancing-in-madrid-a-survivors-guide Tue, 18 Sep 2018 15:00:50 +0200 freelancing-in-madrid-a-survivors-guide