Are you from a non-EU country?
Come to Work as a Self-employed Doctor in Spain
- Obtain your visa and start living in Spain
- Be registered as self-employed ("autónomo")
- Enjoy of our accounting and tax services.
We're happy to help you with all your paperwork
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How can I Become a Self-Employed Doctor in Spain?
Here we bring you the step-by-step process of everything you have to do to become a self-employed doctor (or "médico autónomo") in Spain if you are a non-EU citizen.
Homologation of your degree (recognized by the Ministerio de Educación) and homologation of your specialization (by the Ministerio de Sanidad). Then register in the College of Physicians of the province you live in.
Apply for a work permit whether from your country of residence or Spain (under a tourist visa). These can be a visa for self-employment or as a highly-qualified worker.
Obtain your Foreigner Identity Number (NIE) after you arrive in Spain and apply for the Foreigner Identity Card (TIE) by means of your work permit.
Apply for a work permit whether from your country of residence or Spain (under a tourist visa). These can be a visa for self-employment or as a highly-qualified worker.
Register as an autónomo, by registering in the Special Regime for Self-Employed Workers (RETA) of the Social Security, or the MEL(Médico Ejercicio Libre) by Mutual Médica. Simultaneously, register with the Tax Agency.
Additional Info to Keep in Mind
- As you will work on your own as a médico autónomo you do not need to retake a residency exam nor take the MIR to start practicing. You will only need to have your credentials accepted by Spain.
- You must be fluent in Spanish in order to practice medicine once your medical license has been recognized.
- During the first year since your registration as an autónomo, you can apply for a flat fee with Social Security, paying only €80 per month.
- As a self-employed doctor, you are not required to file taxes on a quarterly basis. However, you must comply with the submission of a withholding invoice (between 7 or 15%) to the Tax Agency in your annual Income Tax Return.
Still have doubts about how to become self-employed in Spain?
Book a consultation with our specialists according to the topic of your interest and you will learn the step-by-step process that will work best for you.
Our Services
Affordable, practical and professional management
Degree Homologation in Spain
- Get a professional analysis of your case from an experienced homologation specialist.
- Learn about the specific requirements and the best procedure to follow depending on your case.
- If you wish to inquire about the homologation process in Spain, we advise you to schedule a consultation with our immigration lawyers.
Visa Application and Set-Up in Spain
When hiring our services you will get:
- An analysis of your situation with a complete guide of the documentation to provide and the next steps of the application.
- Online submission of the documentation.
- To stay up to date with the latest notifications of the corresponding official body and the status of your file.
- After the visa approval, you can also hire our professional assistance to get mandatory documentation like the NIE, TIE, Health Card, Empadronamiento, etc.
Registration as Autónomo
- Your personal advisor will analyze your case and gather all the necessary documentation.
- Management of the registration procedure with Social Security and the Tax Agency.
- We keep you up to date with the latest notifications.
We also offer a monthly service for the self-employed, where you can get:
- Filing of your taxes.
- Full accounting for your business.
- Management of your notifications.
- Constant advice from your personal advisor.
- Free registration as autónomo.
- And more!
FAQ
Process
Once you hire our service, we will indicate the specific documentation that we need in your particular case. You have up to 30 days to send it.
Payment
Our prices are fair and transparent: you only pay for what you need.
Payments must be made by debit or credit card.
You have up to 15 days to request cancellation of the service, as laong as you have not sent the documentation. The money will be refunded to your card in less than 14 days. See our terms and conditions.
Our Team
You will always have personalized attention and direct contact with your advisor. You can communicate at any time (as long as it is business hours and about the services you have hired) by email or telephone, whichever is more comfortable for you.
We want to listen to you and know what your doubts are or what you need in relation to your income tax return. You can count on the advice of our experts to clarify all your doubts.
Write to us at [email protected] and we will contact you quickly or simply call us.
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