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España · checked 04.08.2026

Self-employment and entrepreneurship

The route depends on whether you pursue ordinary self-employment or an innovative entrepreneurial project under the special regime.

Official guidance

Check the requirements before applying

Who it is for

  • A realistic project and sufficient investment or funds
  • Professional qualifications and licences where needed
  • Meeting the requirements on establishing the activity and creating employment

Documents

A basic preparation list. The competent authority creates the personal checklist based on citizenship and place of application.

  • A valid passport and copies of its pages
  • A completed application form and recent photographs
  • The business plan, funding, qualifications, licences and evidence of the intended activity
  • Proof of funds, accommodation and health insurance — where required
  • A police clearance certificate, medical documents, translation and legalisation — if listed for the chosen category

Application steps

  1. 1Choose ordinary self-employment or the entrepreneur regime
  2. 2Prepare the business plan and permits
  3. 3File under the procedure that applies to you
  4. 4After arrival, register the activity and collect the TIE

After arrival

  • Registration with the tax authorities and Social Security
  • Collecting the TIE
  • Following the business plan and the permit conditions

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