Being autónomo in Spain,
without the guesswork.
Know what you will actually keep, what to charge foreign clients, and when to file — in plain English. Free, no sign-up, nothing you type leaves your browser.
Tools
Take-home calculator
Income in, net out: social security, IRPF, quarterly Modelo 130 and how much to set aside from every invoice.
Social security bands 2026
All 15 RETA bands, your band from your profit, and the €80 tarifa plana.
Invoice VAT & IRPF check
Spanish, EU or worldwide client? Get the right VAT, withholding and wording.
Filing deadlines
Every quarterly window for 2026–2027, exportable to your calendar.
Who it's for
Freelancers & digital nomads
Setting up or already invoicing in Spain: know your numbers before you register, quote or file.
Gestorías & tax advisers
Serving international clients? Get a free founding listing in our English-speaking directory.
Brands, associations & coworkings
Banks, insurers, software, chambers of commerce, coworkings: reach or support foreign freelancers, with clear labelling.
Why this exists
Made for foreigners
Hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals work as autónomos in Spain, yet most official and commercial tools are only in Spanish.
Transparent maths
Every formula is documented on our methodology page, with the official source and the date we last checked it.
Private by design
Calculations run in your browser. No accounts, no tracking cookies, no data sold.
What's changing
Verifactu: certified invoicing software from 1 July 2027
Under Royal Decree-law 15/2025, companies must use Verifactu-compliant invoicing systems from 1 January 2027 and autónomos from 1 July 2027. What it means for you →
Questions
How much does it cost to be autónomo in Spain in 2026?
Social security (RETA) ranges from about €206 to €607 a month at the minimum base of each income band, or €80 a month during the first 12 months with the tarifa plana. Income tax (IRPF) comes on top and depends on your profit and region.
Do I charge Spanish VAT to clients abroad?
Usually not for business clients: services to EU businesses use the reverse charge and services to non-EU businesses are generally not subject to Spanish VAT. Consumer clients follow different rules — use our invoice VAT check.
Is this tax advice?
No. Autónomo Compass gives transparent estimates and explanations. For your specific case, talk to a qualified gestor or asesor fiscal.