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Self Employment Work Visa
The Spanish Self-Employment Work Visa enables non-EU nationals to live and work in Spain as self-employed or freelancers.
Del Canto Chambers will secure your Self Employment Work Visa
Del Canto Chambers guides you through every step, including preparing a solid Business Plan and gathering all the necessary authorisations and licences. At Del Canto Chambers, we’re committed to transforming your entrepreneurial aspirations into tangible success stories, one step at a time.
Embark on your Spanish business journey with confidence, knowing Del Canto Chambers has your back every step of the way.
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Are you eligible?
- Only non-EU nationals can apply.
- To begin a business in Spain, you may need a professional qualification, full compliance with regulatory standards, or documented professional experience.
- A Business Plan must be prepared following the Spanish government's requirements, including how much money you plan to invest, how much profit you expect to make, and if you'll be hiring any employees.
- In order to succeed, you will need to prove that you have the necessary funds to start and run your business. You can do this by providing documents that show your finances or by getting a commitment from a financial institution to support you.
- Also, after the residence and self-employment work authorisation is granted, to apply for the visa you will need to provide a recent medical certificate and a criminal record certificate showing that you have no criminal record from the last five years in any country you’ve lived in.
What are the benefits of the Self-Employment Work visa?
Legal permission to work: With this authorisation, you are able to engage in professional or business activities on a self-employed basis legally, without the need to rely on an employer.
Access to healthcare and social security: As a self-employed worker, you can contribute to the social security system, which grants you access to medical services and social benefits, such as pensions and sick leave.
Family reunification option: After one year, you can apply for family reunification, allowing close relatives to join you in Spain.
Renewal with increased job flexibility: After the first year of residence, the authorisation can be renewed for a period of four years. This renewal not only allows you to continue working on a self-employed basis, but also enables you to work as both an employee and a self-employed worker, offering greater flexibility and job opportunities. Furthermore, in due course, you may apply for long-term residence, allowing you to live and work in Spain indefinitely.
Mobility within the Schengen Area: Once you hold a residence permit, you can travel freely within the Schengen Area without needing additional visas for short stays.
How is the process?
Del Canto Chambers handles the submission of your residency and work authorisations to the Spanish Consulate on your behalf. It takes three months for the application to be approved once submitted. Once you have obtained and collected your visa, you must enter Spain within three months. You must complete your Social Security registration within three months of entry. The last step is to apply for a residence card (TIE) within one month of registering for Social Security.
What makes Del Canto Chambers the right choice for you?
We have a 100% success with visa applications, and the first appeal is included in our fees if the visa is denied for any reason. We are available for one-on-one support from anywhere in the world through online consultations or in our offices in London or Spain, Palma, Ibiza, Madrid, Barcelona, Marbella, or Coruña. We can handle your legal, Social Security, tax, and accounting needs while you concentrate on growing your business.
You can learn more about what clients have to say, about working with Del Canto Chambers here below.
FAQs about the Spanish Self Employment Visa
The self-employed work visa allows non-EU citizens to reside and work in Spain as self-employed or entrepreneurs. With this visa, you can set up your own business or work independently in professional or commercial activities in the country.
The main requirements include:
- Business plan demonstrating the economic viability of the project.
- Proof of financial solvency, such as bank accounts or financial statements, proving that you can support yourself financially while you start your activity.
- Licences and permits required to work in Spain, depending on the sector.
- Criminal record certificate from your country of origin and residence.
The period varies, but generally it takes 6 months from the moment of submitting the completed application at the corresponding Spanish consulate or embassy. It is advisable to check the times at the embassy where the application will be made.
Yes, you must prove that you have sufficient funds to cover your living expenses in Spain for at least the first year.
Self-employed visas are issued for a period of 1 year. Before it expires, you can apply for a 4-year renewal, as long as you can prove that your activity is still profitable and that you have fulfilled your tax and labour obligations in Spain. You can also change this self-employed residence permit to an employed residence permit to work for a company in Spain.
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