Home Working In Spain - Would It Work

[Stravinsky]

Originally Posted by hayleymorgan

Hi,
Thanks for the positive comment. Yes, any of our Spanish agents would be what we call "independent contractors" so indeed self employed, Autonomo.
Actually you may be able to help me with a question, someone has aksed if the "undeclared rule would apply and pay 15% to the authorities before receipt of any money ?".

Do you mean self employed Spanish "NI" payments?

[elgestor]

Originally Posted by hayleymorgan

Hi,

Actually you may be able to help me with a question, someone has aksed if the "undeclared rule would apply and pay 15% to the authorities before receipt of any money ?".

I'm not sure what you mean by the undeclared rule of 15%.

Becoming an Autonomo is not as bad or difficult as same people believe. There was a new statute introduced in October 2007 which gives Autonomos more rights than they ever had before.

To register as Autonomo in Spain you need to have an NIE number, armed with this and possibly your passport if you have the new Certificado de Residencia pay a visit to your local tax office to register as Autonomo.

Once you have completed the paperwork in your local tax office you then need to register with the seguridad social. Once registered with the seguridad you will be covered by the social security system of Spain.

Regards

David
Spain Gestor

[Stravinsky]

Originally Posted by elgestor

I'm not sure what you mean by the undeclared rule of 15%.

Becoming an Autonomo is not as bad or difficult as same people believe. There was a new statute introduced in October 2007 which gives Autonomos more rights than they ever had before.

To register as Autonomo in Spain you need to have an NIE number, armed with this and possibly your passport if you have the new Certificado de Residencia pay a visit to your local tax office to register as Autonomo.

Once you have completed the paperwork in your local tax office you then need to register with the seguridad social. Once registered with the seguridad you will be covered by the social security system of Spain.

Regards


David
Spain Gestor

I'm not sure if they were referring to the monthly payment to the spanish system as an autonomo, which I think is in the low €200 per month isn't it per month if you actually do any business or not.

[elgestor]

* Autonomos in Spain are obliged to pay social security contributions from the first day of the month in which they start their business in Spain.
* The obligation continues so long as the worker carries out their activity.
* The obligation to pay ceases the last day of the month in which the worker no longer carries out their activity.

Payment of Autonomo contributions

Autonomo workers are responsible for paying their social contributions.

The payment of the quota for the month must be paid within the month either in the Oficinas Recaudoras or via bank transfer.

Charges for late payment of Autonomo social security contributions.

* Payment within two months of the due date: 5%
* Payment after the two months: 20%

Contribution Rates for Autonomos in Spain

From the 1st of January 2007 autonomo workers aged 50 or less can choose their contribution rate from a minimum of 801.30€ to a maximum of 2996.10€.

To your chosen base rate the contribution obligation is set at 29.8% or, 26.5% if you opt not to select temporary incapacity protection.

* Minimum contribution with temporary incapacity cover 801.30€ * 29.8% = 238.79€/month.
* Minimum contribution without temporary incapacity cover 801.30€ * 26.5% = 212.34€/month.

* Workers over 50 have a minimum contribution of 837.60€ and a maximum of 1,560.90€
* Workers under 30 or women over 45 have a minimum contribution base of 665.70€ and a maximum of 2,996.10€, applying the same percentages of 29.8% and 26.5%.

There are other contribution rates for more details of how they may affect you speak to your gestor or accountant.

Spain Gestor

[Goldberg]

Hi Hayley, you can not have people working for you and then make them autonomo, this is not legal.
If they have their own business which is seperate from yours then it maybe possible, but if you want to abide by the law you can not make them autonomo. Most companies in spain especially real estates, who employ people autonomo are not actually being legal, but a blind eye is often turned, the problem is if you have a problem with an Employee, you the Employer have not actually done the right employment option. just a guide.

[hayleymorgan]

Hi all,

Many thanks for your messages, I have been in Spain doing so more research, especially into legalities and telecoms, both of which are sooooo complicated.

Your info has been a great help, and we are now on the right track, and we are planning to run a pilot group over the next few weeks and if that goes well then we should be ready to start the ball rolling in full in early 2008 (feb/mar)

Once again, thanks for all your support.

H

[nikkiwinter]

Hi
I too would be more than willing and able to try this out. I believe it would really work well here as I moved to Spain in August and since then have been looking for work, as I know many other people are.
Also related to the earlier comment with reference to Dr. Crespo, I have used Crespo many times and they are always very helpful and friendly, I would recommend them.

[hayleymorgan]

Hi everyone,

Just a quick update.

The project is going well and we hope to have our pilot programme up and running pre-xmas.

I would just like to thank everyone who has offered advice and also those who have contacted me personally to express an interest in working with us in the future. Please keep your feedback coming!

I would also like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and an exciting New Year.

Kind regards,

Hayley

[Stravinsky]

Originally Posted by hayleymorgan

Hi everyone,

Just a quick update.

The project is going well and we hope to have our pilot programme up and running pre-xmas.

I would just like to thank everyone who has offered advice and also those who have contacted me personally to express an interest in working with us in the future. Please keep your feedback coming!

I would also like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and an exciting New Year.

Kind regards,

Hayley

Hayley
Sent you a personal message

[kimfrancis]

Dear Hayley

I would be very interested to learn more about this. I have basic spanish and would dearly love to work in my own home.

I currently have broadband with a landline telephone.


Many thanks

Kim