You forgot to mention, that taxes are huge in Spain. You can't be exempt from IVA (VAT) and depending from earnings, the income tax starts from 33% (or even more) even if you have earned only 1 EURo. Personally, I have registered myself as "autonomo" to France, even I reside mostly in Barcelona. You are exempt of any social security payments for first three years (if you have been unemployed past six month) and from small earnings, France doesn't want any tax and does not require even to declare those.
That is quite interesting Veiko. Would you mind if I ask you about the process of registering as an "autonomo" in France? In your opinion, would it be easier for a non-EU citizen to register first in Spain as an autonomo and then relocate to France?
As far I'm aware, you have to live in France 3 months to become resident and you need "domilication". If you do not rent or own a property, there is several organisations who will provide you that. And you need social security number. It could be Aide de Medical Etat (if your income is very low) or Caisse Maladie. If you have been unemployed previous six months, then you are expempt to pay any social security three years after becoming "autonomo".
Luckily, teaching activities are exempt from IVA in Spain. Theoretically, it shoudl also be so in the rest of EU because it is based on EU law. the only the activity has to satisfy for exemption is that it has to be related to school curriculum, which could be anything -science, language, painting, music and even physical culture.
Currently I am now in Taiwan working as ofw in semi-coductor company. This coming august 2019 I will finish my contract here in taiwan so that is why I am looking for another career oppurtunity. As i watch you in youtube in your video i can see that your very confident and sincere so, if you have a time can you share any of the procedures and lifestyle in spain because if God is willing I might be here too. 😊
To work as "Autonomo" Self-employed in Spain you need to pay a monthly fee of minimum 275€, this is regardless of whether you are a Spanish National or a Foreing Resident. I am in the same situation as Stewart, a foreign resident with no tax obligations outside of Spain. If you are "Autonomo" Self-employed, you only have benefits whilst you pay the 275€ per month. If you lose you job, you do not have the right to "Paro" or any other social benefits refering to loss of employment. As well as, only the last 15 years worked compute for a state pension. However, if you are unemployed with no access to benefits because you had been working as autonmo you do have access to social benefits and lower taxes (IBI, basura,). You do have access if you are a Spanish National. A Foregin Resident regardless of how much he has paid in to the Social Security doesn not qualify for these social benefits, specially if our children dont have a Spanish passport, you get nothing. I order to be treated as equal and have same rights as any other worker in Spain you need to be a Spanish National. The economic situation in Spain and the social security doesnt allow to stretch the budget to cover all the needs of the Spaniards. It is not only illegal inmigrants that get refused social services but legally resident migrants with a proven work and tax track record. If you are not Spanish you dont get it, full stop. Infact the staff at the social security/hacienda/extranjeria will ask you why dont you take the Spanish Nationality, you are entitled too they tell me. Little do the know that the sun is brighter in my home country and no way in this world would give up my Swedish Nationality. I would think twice about coming to Spain to work, it's great for holidays in the Sun but sacrificing your future and that of your family to live in the sun is nothing more that a nice dream. Given the economic situtaion of Spain and whats to come, it is not worth while moving to Spain unless you are wiling to take up Spanish Nationality.
If one gets a non-lucrative Visa for one year and renews every year BUT works as a freelancer/contractor for several different companies based in USA...does that person need to also pay taxes in Spain being that that person is not working in Spain and not a resident? Thank you. We love your videos. Thanks!
I love your videos , really informative , the only thing that I find a bit irritating is the background noise, the automobile ,the windshield wipers etc.
do you have any internet links or resources that you used to find out how to get self employed in spain? are any of them in English?? I'm currently thinking about becoming self employed in spain as an illustrator/designer. But I'm having the hardest time just finding links or information of how to go about it, especially if your not a EU citizen, Any help would be wonderful. Thanks for the vlog:)
Hi I had watch your video again and again because maybe one of these days I will be here too. I had applied in johnsons careers.com bound to ireland, but they refer me here in spain. They replied me thru e mail and suggested me a self employer option.
Hi I want to start my own business in Tenerife. is this the same as Spain? I would have to register autonomo. I will work on my own, have no employees and I basically want to make my own crafting products and sell them. I don't expect to have a shop to begin with just my own stall for example. maybe go to different hotels to sell, I have seen this done before. what do I have to do? any advice would be greatly appreciated.
spainspeaks thank you for your reply and hi yeah I am a UK citizen. I just want to know the right way to do things to be honest and what I need to do so I can legally start my own little business selling craft items that I make. maybe on a stall in the hotels If I can get permission by the hotel. I have seen many people doing this. I will also need another job to survive in the meantime whilst I am seeing if products sell.
If I get 1000€ here where I live a month I get in hands 600€ after taxes for government. Also I pay VAT 21% for each product I buy. Summing it up 60% only for taxes. Life in Europe ain't no cheap
I am not sure what Scottish food is but my husband is part Scottish. We had a chance in 2017 to Spend a month in London/Ireland then 3 months in Spain. We are going to Scotaland next. Which city do you think would be most interesting for someone like us? We love history/culture/museums. Thanks Chris.- Melody
Hi. I work remotely for an american company. The same is applied to as autónomo? Do I have to report my income even if it is from an american company deposited in an american bank account?
Very informative. Would you know, if my husband applies for the autonomo, do we get the visa as well? Or must we apply for a separate visa? We are Americans.
Dear Stuart. I'm a chef and trained opera singer -Looking at maybe finding employment as a chef. Also looking at online marketing etc. I see that you're Aussie so I guess you will be in the same situation as me visa-wise (I'm a New Zealander). How difficult is it to get a visa for Spain to live there?
Hi, it's pretty hard. It was hard when I came and I imagine it's even harder now. Most Aussies I know here have double nationality (Brit, Greek, Italian) so they use that. I don't have that so I had to go through the process, which was rejected the first time, so I challenged the decision and it was granted. If you find a job, your employer could apply for you and if that job can't be done by a Spaniard or EU citizen, then you might have a chance. If not, pretty difficult.
Interesting. I spoke to the embassy of Spain in NZ and they seemed to think that it would be fairly easy to be granted a resident visa. What was their reason for refusing you the first time if I might ask? It's fine if it's private and you cannot share.
I think it was just the standard process. If they turn you down, you challenge the decision, and you keep on paying someone. Pretty hard to do these things yourself, so better to pay to keep out of the queues. There always seems to be a document that you have failed to get, or fill in correctly. And legal Spanish is pretty complicated. Remember, I went through this a long time ago. It could have improved and residency is easier to get. Most likely if you are self-sufficient with a profitable business, they might let you work here without any problem. However, if you are competing with a Spaniard for the same job, don't reckon much has changed, given the 22% unemployment rate.
So it sounds like trying to start up a small business would be a much better option. I will still apply for cheffing positions there anyway, and might even check out Portugal.
sorry it got disconnected further to e-mail as you are self emplyed and having small company but its now many year back, what about now if one person from Europen national want to make self emplyed and form small company Thanks & regards
Hello I have just seen your TH-cam videos and would like to get your opinion on something as you have been here for so long. My husband has started a new gardening business in the Zaragoza area we were late on a payment of autonomo and have been told that the 50€ charge goes up to 275.02€ + 55€charge for being late. Is this a normal occurrence in the whole of Spain or just the Zaragoza area. I have been attempting to sort this out but they have said it is the Law and that is what it is and that's it.
Hi, yes. There is a fine of 20% of the monthly quota for late payments and you have a limited time to pay. Nothing to do with Zaragoza. SS payments are national.
Hey +Stuart, I am planning to goto spain as my wife has got admission for masters at a university. Now I am already working remotely from India for a american company in software. Now based on my reading, the dependents of student visa holders can not work while in spain. What would you suggest in my case, which visa should I go for? [I am an indian national]. Thanks again.
The Master's program is one year with a possibility of continuation into a 3 year Phd program. I have been remotely working for the american company since 2 years and can get a offer letter from them in euros if required.
Have you checked at the Spanish embassy in India regarding visas? If you are not able to work here from the start because of visa issues, I'd keep on doing what you are doing and just work remotely from here. Then, if it turns into 3 years, apply for the work permission from here. I reckon it would be easier and you might pick up a job in Europe once you make some contacts.
You'll have to apply for a Non-lucrative Residence Visa www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/OTTAWA/en/Embajada/Consularsectionoftheembassy/Longtermvisas/Pages/Nonlucrativeresidencevisas.aspx which allows you to live in Spain for 1 year without doing any job for Spanish Companies. After 1 year, you can renew it for 2 years more and so on
@@spainspeaks It would mean you would be prohibited from working self-employed? Anything more than that? Would you lose residency or visa? And then if you have the money the following month, you can operate again?
You forgot to mention, that taxes are huge in Spain. You can't be exempt from IVA (VAT) and depending from earnings, the income tax starts from 33% (or even more) even if you have earned only 1 EURo. Personally, I have registered myself as "autonomo" to France, even I reside mostly in Barcelona. You are exempt of any social security payments for first three years (if you have been unemployed past six month) and from small earnings, France doesn't want any tax and does not require even to declare those.
That is quite interesting Veiko. Would you mind if I ask you about the process of registering as an "autonomo" in France? In your opinion, would it be easier for a non-EU citizen to register first in Spain as an autonomo and then relocate to France?
As far I'm aware, you have to live in France 3 months to become resident and you need "domilication". If you do not rent or own a property, there is several organisations who will provide you that. And you need social security number. It could be Aide de Medical Etat (if your income is very low) or Caisse Maladie. If you have been unemployed previous six months, then you are expempt to pay any social security three years after becoming "autonomo".
Luckily, teaching activities are exempt from IVA in Spain. Theoretically, it shoudl also be so in the rest of EU because it is based on EU law. the only the activity has to satisfy for exemption is that it has to be related to school curriculum, which could be anything -science, language, painting, music and even physical culture.
Currently I am now in Taiwan working as ofw in semi-coductor company. This coming august 2019 I will finish my contract here in taiwan so that is why I am looking for another career oppurtunity. As i watch you in youtube in your video i can see that your very confident and sincere so, if you have a time can you share any of the procedures and lifestyle in spain because if God is willing I might be here too. 😊
To work as "Autonomo" Self-employed in Spain you need to pay a monthly fee of minimum 275€, this is regardless of whether you are a Spanish National or a Foreing Resident. I am in the same situation as Stewart, a foreign resident with no tax obligations outside of Spain.
If you are "Autonomo" Self-employed, you only have benefits whilst you pay the 275€ per month. If you lose you job, you do not have the right to "Paro" or any other social benefits refering to loss of employment. As well as, only the last 15 years worked compute for a state pension.
However, if you are unemployed with no access to benefits because you had been working as autonmo you do have access to social benefits and lower taxes (IBI, basura,). You do have access if you are a Spanish National. A Foregin Resident regardless of how much he has paid in to the Social Security doesn not qualify for these social benefits, specially if our children dont have a Spanish passport, you get nothing.
I order to be treated as equal and have same rights as any other worker in Spain you need to be a Spanish National. The economic situation in Spain and the social security doesnt allow to stretch the budget to cover all the needs of the Spaniards. It is not only illegal inmigrants that get refused social services but legally resident migrants with a proven work and tax track record.
If you are not Spanish you dont get it, full stop. Infact the staff at the social security/hacienda/extranjeria will ask you why dont you take the Spanish Nationality, you are entitled too they tell me. Little do the know that the sun is brighter in my home country and no way in this world would give up my Swedish Nationality.
I would think twice about coming to Spain to work, it's great for holidays in the Sun but sacrificing your future and that of your family to live in the sun is nothing more that a nice dream. Given the economic situtaion of Spain and whats to come, it is not worth while moving to Spain unless you are wiling to take up Spanish Nationality.
Awesome insight, cheers!
If one gets a non-lucrative Visa for one year and renews every year BUT works as a freelancer/contractor for several different companies based in USA...does that person need to also pay taxes in Spain being that that person is not working in Spain and not a resident? Thank you. We love your videos. Thanks!
I love your videos , really informative , the only thing that I find a bit irritating is the background noise, the automobile ,the windshield wipers etc.
do you have any internet links or resources that you used to find out how to get self employed in spain? are any of them in English?? I'm currently thinking about becoming self employed in spain as an illustrator/designer. But I'm having the hardest time just finding links or information of how to go about it, especially if your not a EU citizen, Any help would be wonderful. Thanks for the vlog:)
Hi I had watch your video again and again because maybe one of these days I will be here too.
I had applied in johnsons careers.com bound to ireland, but they refer me here in spain. They replied me thru e mail and suggested me a self employer option.
Hi I want to start my own business in Tenerife. is this the same as Spain? I would have to register autonomo. I will work on my own, have no employees and I basically want to make my own crafting products and sell them. I don't expect to have a shop to begin with just my own stall for example. maybe go to different hotels to sell, I have seen this done before. what do I have to do? any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Hi, yep, the same rules apply in Tenerife. There's no way to avoid it working legally. Are you a citizen of the EU?
spainspeaks thank you for your reply and hi yeah I am a UK citizen. I just want to know the right way to do things to be honest and what I need to do so I can legally start my own little business selling craft items that I make. maybe on a stall in the hotels If I can get permission by the hotel. I have seen many people doing this. I will also need another job to survive in the meantime whilst I am seeing if products sell.
As a British citizen. Now that the UK is leaving the EU how would that affect me if I wanted to live in Spain?
If I get 1000€ here where I live a month I get in hands 600€ after taxes for government. Also I pay VAT 21% for each product I buy. Summing it up 60% only for taxes. Life in Europe ain't no cheap
Will I need a lot of money to start my business. And the food restaurant is what I want . Am from Scotland I'd like Scottish restaurant there
I am not sure what Scottish food is but my husband is part Scottish. We had a chance in 2017 to Spend a month in London/Ireland then 3 months in Spain. We are going to Scotaland next. Which city do you think would be most interesting for someone like us? We love history/culture/museums. Thanks Chris.- Melody
I used to be self employed but now no. I have a full time contract. Both have pros and cons.
Hi +brian carey , always good to get input from one so experienced in Spanish work matters.
Hello, can a foreigner out of EU who does not have work permit. Only the resident for almost six months can be the self employed... plz guide..
easy to get a Subaru up there?
Hi, not difficult. 6 models available.
How does the self-employed status compare to that of Australia?
Hi. I work remotely for an american company. The same is applied to as autónomo? Do I have to report my income even if it is from an american company deposited in an american bank account?
How about IT jobs thinking there may be some good demand for foreigners there
Hello, is it difficult to start an academy? Thanks
Very informative. Would you know, if my husband applies for the autonomo, do we get the visa as well? Or must we apply for a separate visa? We are Americans.
Hi, I am not sure about this. Let me investigate.
Dear Stuart.
I'm a chef and trained opera singer -Looking at maybe finding employment as a chef. Also looking at online marketing etc. I see that you're Aussie so I guess you will be in the same situation as me visa-wise (I'm a New Zealander). How difficult is it to get a visa for Spain to live there?
Hi, it's pretty hard. It was hard when I came and I imagine it's even harder now. Most Aussies I know here have double nationality (Brit, Greek, Italian) so they use that. I don't have that so I had to go through the process, which was rejected the first time, so I challenged the decision and it was granted. If you find a job, your employer could apply for you and if that job can't be done by a Spaniard or EU citizen, then you might have a chance. If not, pretty difficult.
Interesting. I spoke to the embassy of Spain in NZ and they seemed to think that it would be fairly easy to be granted a resident visa. What was their reason for refusing you the first time if I might ask? It's fine if it's private and you cannot share.
I think it was just the standard process. If they turn you down, you challenge the decision, and you keep on paying someone. Pretty hard to do these things yourself, so better to pay to keep out of the queues. There always seems to be a document that you have failed to get, or fill in correctly. And legal Spanish is pretty complicated.
Remember, I went through this a long time ago. It could have improved and residency is easier to get. Most likely if you are self-sufficient with a profitable business, they might let you work here without any problem. However, if you are competing with a Spaniard for the same job, don't reckon much has changed, given the 22% unemployment rate.
So it sounds like trying to start up a small business would be a much better option. I will still apply for cheffing positions there anyway, and might even check out Portugal.
sorry it got disconnected further to e-mail as you are self emplyed and having small company but its now many year back, what about now if one person from Europen national want to make self emplyed and form small company
Thanks & regards
Hi, do you mean if it is easy to do business or set one up?
Hello I have just seen your TH-cam videos and would like to get your opinion on something as you have been here for so long. My husband has started a new gardening business in the Zaragoza area we were late on a payment of autonomo and have been told that the 50€ charge goes up to 275.02€ + 55€charge for being late. Is this a normal occurrence in the whole of Spain or just the Zaragoza area. I have been attempting to sort this out but they have said it is the Law and that is what it is and that's it.
Hi, yes. There is a fine of 20% of the monthly quota for late payments and you have a limited time to pay. Nothing to do with Zaragoza. SS payments are national.
www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/economia/2017/05/26/solo-dia-impago-tarifa-plana-penaliza-autonomos-320-euros/0003_201705G26P31991.htm
Is it right thought that it should go up to the full amount he only opened the business in November
The fine is calculated on the full amount and not the reduced one.
Couldnt listen Stuart, those window screen wipers are grating to o the ears
Hey +Stuart,
I am planning to goto spain as my wife has got admission for masters at a university. Now I am already working remotely from India for a american company in software. Now based on my reading, the dependents of student visa holders can not work while in spain. What would you suggest in my case, which visa should I go for? [I am an indian national]. Thanks again.
Hi. How long is the master's programme...two years?
The Master's program is one year with a possibility of continuation into a 3 year Phd program. I have been remotely working for the american company since 2 years and can get a offer letter from them in euros if required.
Have you checked at the Spanish embassy in India regarding visas? If you are not able to work here from the start because of visa issues, I'd keep on doing what you are doing and just work remotely from here. Then, if it turns into 3 years, apply for the work permission from here. I reckon it would be easier and you might pick up a job in Europe once you make some contacts.
You'll have to apply for a Non-lucrative Residence Visa www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/OTTAWA/en/Embajada/Consularsectionoftheembassy/Longtermvisas/Pages/Nonlucrativeresidencevisas.aspx which allows you to live in Spain for 1 year without doing any job for Spanish Companies. After 1 year, you can renew it for 2 years more and so on
A chinese academy?
So what happens if you do not have the 270 Euros, and really can't pay it?
Then you can’t operate. There is a reduced rate when you first start.
@@spainspeaks It would mean you would be prohibited from working self-employed? Anything more than that? Would you lose residency or visa? And then if you have the money the following month, you can operate again?