How Does the Spanish Social Security System Work for Self-Employed Individuals and Companies?
The Spanish Social Security, or Seguridad Social, is a comprehensive system that protects employees and self-employed individuals against income loss due to illness, unemployment, old age, and other social risks. It’s essential for both self-employed individuals and companies to understand how this system works.
What Is Seguridad Social?
It is the national social insurance system that provides:
- Healthcare
- Pension Benefits
- Disability Allowances
- Unemployment Benefits (for employees)
Registration Process
- Self-Employed Individuals (Autónomos)
- Register with the Tesorería General de la Seguridad Social (TGSS).
- Fill out form TA0521.
- Choose your contribution base; this affects your monthly premiums and future benefits.
- Companies (SL’s)
- Register the company with the TGSS.
- Enroll employees via the Sistema RED.
- Obtain a Código de Cuenta de Cotización (CCC), the employer’s social security number.
Monthly Contributions
- Self-Employed Individuals (Autónomos)
- Contributions are based on the chosen income level.
- Tarifa Plana: New self-employed individuals may qualify for a reduced rate of €80 per month during the first year
- Companies (SL's)
- Employer contributions for employees range between 30% and 40% of the gross salary.
- Employees also contribute, usually around 6% of their gross salary.
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Get help from a specialist.
Request your NIE completely remotely.
Register your NIE as a NIF or apply for a new NIF.
Request your NUSS number.
We fill out the Modelo 210 for you and submit it.
Complete establishment of your S.L.
Full registration as an Autónomo.
Full registration as an Autónomo.
Complete establishment of your S.L.
Request your Digital Certificate completely remotely.
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It is possible to pay afterwards or in installments.
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