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Spain’s Social Security Over Charges More Than 8,000 Self-Employed Spain News Published: 03 February 2023 14:41 CET

Over 8,000 autónomos (self-employed) in Spain have this week, found that Spain’s Social Security have accidentally overcharged them. According to the Asociación de Trabajadores Autónomos (ATA), the costly mistake saw those who had registered as self-employed between January 1 and January 9...

Self employed worker handing new contract to new staff member

Can You Hire Someone In Spain If You Are Self-Employed? Expat Tips Published: 02 February 2023 16:20 CET Updated: 13 May 2025 16:20 CET

Being self-employed in Spain doesn’t mean working alone. If you’re an autónomo, you can legally hire employees—including full-timers,...

Spanish Government Announces 8 Percent Rise To Minimum Wage Spain News Published: 01 February 2023 17:47 CET

Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, today announced an increase to the minimum wage. Speaking at the Senate upper house of parliament, Sánchez...

Over 400,000 Self-Employed In Spain Are Now Foreigners Spain News Published: 01 February 2023 16:45 CET

There are now 406,313 self-employed foreign nationals working in Spain accounting for 12.3% of all social security contributions according to the...

7 Cheapest Cities For International Students Living In Spain Expat Tips Published: 31 January 2023 15:24 CET Updated: 09 June 2025 15:24 CET

As an international student considering studying in Spain, a popular study-abroad destination, you may be curious about the affordability of living...