David
Accountant · Barcelona, Spain
- 103 cases handled · 3 in this service
- 11+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Economia, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
Tax Services for Freelancers & Self-Employed in Spain
Freelancers and autónomos in Spain have recurring tax duties: VAT and income tax filings and Social Security contributions. An English-speaking tax adviser keeps them in order and explains deductions.
About Tax Services for Freelancers & Self-Employed in Spain
Tax services for the self-employed in Spain cover the recurring tax and accounting work of an autónomo: VAT (IVA), income tax (IRPF), the books and the annual return. People look for autónomo tax in Spain, freelancer tax, self-employed tax or sole trader tax. This page is about running costs after registration, not about registering, and not about limited companies. Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “Tax Services for Self-Employed”.
Who it concerns and when
Freelancers, consultants, creatives, remote workers and sole traders registered as autónomos, above all in their first year and expats who are new to the Spanish system.
What is usually covered
- VAT returns, usually filed every quarter.
- Income tax prepayments, usually quarterly, and the annual income tax return.
- Invoices and records that meet Spanish requirements.
- Business expenses that can be deducted.
- Social Security contributions of the autónomo.
Rates, thresholds and deadlines change every year, so a lawyer or tax adviser confirms the current ones.
How a lawyer or tax adviser helps
An English-speaking registered adviser sets up or reviews the accounting routine, prepares and files the returns on time, explains deductions and answers letters from the tax agency. The yearly personal return is explained under personal income tax return.
Where this page ends and others begin
- Registering as an autónomo: self-employed set-up.
- VAT questions of any business: VAT services.
- A company rather than an autónomo: tax and accounting for limited companies.
Questions and answers
Which taxes does an autónomo deal with?
Mainly VAT, income tax and Social Security contributions, plus withholding in some cases.
Which returns are filed regularly?
Generally VAT and income tax prepayments every quarter and an annual income tax return.
Can I deduct my expenses?
Business-related and properly documented costs can generally be deducted. An adviser checks which apply to your activity.
Do I need an accountant or a gestor?
It is not compulsory, but many autónomos use one to avoid errors and missed dates.
3 lawyers who provide Tax Services for Freelancers & Self-Employed in Spain
Sorted by experience in this service. Write to any of them — the reply comes from the lawyer, without obligation.
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María
Lawyer · Estepona, Spain
- 184 cases handled
- 8+ years in practice
- Speaks: Spanish, English
- Law, University Granada
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4.60(5 reviews)
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Aleix
Lawyer · Barcelona, Spain
- 30 cases handled
- 4+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Business-Management, Universitat de Barcelona
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What our clients say about our service in Spain
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Without my asking, he spotted a way to obtain financial help from the state after I lost my one and only client as a self-employed worker. I had not even realised I could qualify, because I thought my particular case did not apply. He also told me whom to contact, and I was very satisfied with his help. I have already suggested him to my partner, who will soon be contacting him about her own finances.
— Martina08 Feb 2024 -
I am delighted with the help and service the lawyer has given me on my tax information and on setting up my freelancer documents. I definitely recommend him!
— Richard13 May 2022 -
The lawyer was always very thorough and came up with great solutions. She patiently went through everything and talked me through my options, which was a great help as I had just moved to a new country and did not speak Italian. The assistance was excellent.
— Kelly14 May 2022Tax Services for Freelancers & Self-Employed, Italy -
The lawyer is always very responsive and quick to jump on a call to explain any question I have. He often goes the extra mile and has helped me navigate the complicated Portuguese tax system, which has been extremely helpful. His English is perfect, so I always understand him.
— Sam14 Feb 2022Tax Services for Freelancers & Self-Employed, Portugal -
The lawyer is excellent and has consistently given me quality service since I became self-employed ("autonomo") in Spain several years ago.
— David12 Oct 2021Tax Services for Freelancers & Self-Employed -
The lawyer is an excellent advisor: professional and quick to respond. He put in a lot of work to get me registered professionally here in Spain, and he is still doing a great job.
— Hannah12 Oct 2021Tax Services for Freelancers & Self-Employed -
We have used this tax service since we moved to Mallorca in 2015. Every year without fail the lawyer contacts me to tell me what he needs in order to file my tax return. He is polite and professional, and his English is exemplary. I fully trust him to give me comprehensive and professional advice, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to any of my friends and family.
— Barry12 Oct 2021Tax Services for Freelancers & Self-Employed -
We have been working with the lawyer through this service for a few years, and choosing him was the right decision for us. He is professional, and whatever question we have, he explains it. We highly recommend him.
— Julia12 Oct 2021Tax Services for Freelancers & Self-Employed -
Emails were answered quickly and promptly. The lawyer explains everything in a way I can understand and offered solutions I was not aware of.
— Agust18 Jun 2019Tax Services for Freelancers & Self-Employed -
The lawyer was capable, punctual and knew his subject, and answered every question I asked. The help was excellent.
— Richard11 Aug 2022 -
Communication with the lawyer is quick and easy. He is trustworthy and goes above and beyond, so I feel comfortable leaving everything in his hands. He is extremely professional and supportive and always gives clear explanations, in excellent English. I would highly recommend him, and I have in fact already recommended him to friends and colleagues.
— Lisa14 May 2020 -
The lawyer took on our case at very short notice and kept to the deadline.
— Ben08 Apr 2021