Self-employed residence in Spain
We will develop a business plan in full compliance with the requirements of the Spanish immigration authorities
Who this type of residence is for
For entrepreneurs
Freelancers, self-employed professionals, and startup visa holders
For digital nomads
For remote professionals and freelancers under the Digital Nomad program
For students
For international students applying for a residence permit modification
The essentials about self-employment residence
Residencia y Trabajo por Cuenta Propia is a self-employmen residence in Spain. It allows foreigners to work as self-employed professionals (autónomo) or to establish their own company (SL) without the need to enter into an employment contract with a Spanish employer.
- It allows family reunification
- Modification is possible from other types of residence permits, including student residence permits, startup visas, the Digital Nomad visa, and the no lucrativa residence permit (without the right to work)
- Processing time: up to 7 months
- Validity period: 1 year (initial residence permit) and 4 years (when modified from a residence permit with work authorization)
Finances
Show bank savings of at least €8,500 per applicant (for living expenses and starting the activity)
Qualification
Demonstrate that your education or professional background relates to your proposed business
Business plan
Prepare and obtain approval for a business plan through an association
How We Work
During the initial consultation, we explain the requirements, review your case, and present a step-by-step action plan.
Document Preparation
- We provide a document checklist tailored to your specific case
- We complete all required application forms
- The final document package is reviewed by a lawyer
Business Plan Development
- We prepare the financial model
- We draft the business plan in two languages (RU/ES)
- We obtain approval of the business plan from an entrepreneurs’ association
Residence Permit Support
- We submit the application online to the Oficinas de Extranjería
- We respond to all requests from the immigration authorities
- We provide guidance and support throughout the entire waiting process
Advantages of Working with Us
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