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Application for Residence for Self-Employed
Enjoy working as a Self-Employed in Spain
- If you are in Spain, obtain your residence for self-employed to work.
- Full management of the application.
- Your own immigration specialist with unlimited advice.
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We make sure that you meet all the requirements and even submit the mandatory documentation for you.
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What is the residence for Self-Employed?
The residence for self-employed is a temporary authorization granted to a foreign citizen who is not resident in Spain, to create or carry out a lucrative self-employed work activity in Spanish territory. This residence for self-employed temporary authorization is ruled by the following regulations: .
- Organic Law 4/2000, of 11 January 2000, on the Rights and Freedoms of Foreigners in Spain and their Social Integration (articles 25 bis, 36 and 37).
- Regulation of Organic Law 4/2000, approved by Real Decree 557/2011, 20th of april (articles 103 to 109).).

Benefits of residence for Self-Employed

Legal residency in Spain
This permit grants legal residence to beneficiaries and their families, providing stability and allowing them to live legally in the country. In addition, social and health services can be accessed.
Possibility to bring your family:
You can include your spouse and under legal age children in your application and obtain residence for them.
Access to finance:
By obtaining residence for self-employed, you can access local and international sources of funding that can be useful for the growth of your business.
General Conditions and Documentation
- Printed document Form EX07, filled in and signed.
- Criminal record certificate from the country or countries in which you were resident in the last 5 years.
- Evidence of payment of the temporary residence fee for exceptional circumstances (Form 790-052).
- Evidence of payment of the fee paid by the employer (Form 790-062). The value depends on the province.
- Permission requested to the national employment situation (Your recruitment will be assessed).
- You must submit the original and a copy of the employment contract.
- Full copy of passport.
- Project for the establishment or activity to be carried out, indicating the planned investment, its expected profitability and, where appropriate, the jobs expected to be created.
- Documentation accrediting that the necessary financial investment is available for the implementation of the project, or a commitment of sufficient support from financial institutions or others.
- All documents must be legalised and/or apostilled and translated into Spanish or the co-official language of the territory where the application is submitted.
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Application for Residence for Self-Employed
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Documentation and Eligibility
We will make sure that you comply with all the requirements and documents to be submitted.
Preparation of Official Forms
We take care of preparing the application form and the corresponding fee payment form.

Online submission of the application
We make the authorization application for you! We will send you proof of registration and follow up your application.
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Work and Residence Authorization for Self-Employed
From Spain, if you are currently holding another residence permit-
Online submission of the application, providing evidence of the registration.
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Preparation of the application form.
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Documentation review.
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Preparation of the corresponding fee.
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Contact with an immigration specialist, and unlimited advice.
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Online follow-up.
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Work and Residence Authorization for Self-Employed
From Consulate-
Accompaniment and guidance for visa applications from the consulate.
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Preparation of the application form.
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Documentation review.
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Preparation of the corresponding fee.
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Contact with an immigration specialist, and unlimited advice.
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Online follow-up.
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You can book it now! Just click on the button to go to the payment section.
Foreigner Identity Card (TIE) + Empadronamiento
Once the Residence as an Employee Permit has been approved-
Application for an appointment at the Police for fingerprinting (to obtain the Foreigner's Identity Card "TIE").
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Initial empadronamiento.
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Preparation of the corresponding forms.
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Documentation review.
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Preparation of the corresponding fee.
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You can book it only if you are already a customer of our service for the Application for Residence As An Employee.
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Process
Assessment: Our immigration specialist will evaluate your personal circumstances and determine the most suitable procedure for you.
Documentation: We will help you gather all the necessary documents and information required.
Application: We will complete and submit your application to the relevant Spanish authorities on your behalf.
Follow-up: Our immigration team will also monitor the progress of your application and provide updates on its status. We will assist with any additional requirements or questions from the authorities.
It is NOT included in our services:
- Translation of documents or application for criminal records (however, you can apply for this service separately).
- The cost of administrative fees (only offered separately for fee 790-052, fee 790-062), the cost of apostilles or legalizations, and the cost of documentation accreditingthe family relationship.
- The service also does not include face-to-face accompaniment to appointments.
The initial duration may vary, but is usually one year. After that, you can renew it depending on your situation and the success of your business.
Yes, you can generally include your spouse and under legal age children in your application and obtain residence for them.
If your business is not successful, it is important to consult with the immigration authorities to understand how this will affect your residence for self-employed and which are the options to change your status.
In general, you must be engaged in the self-employed economic activity you submitted in your application for residence. If you wish to engage in another activity, you may need to obtain additional permits.
Payment
You can see the prices in our price section.
Payments must be made by debit or credit card.
Our prices are fair and transparent: you only pay for what you need.
Our prices are fair and transparent: you only pay for what you need.
Payments must be made by debit or credit card.
Yes, you can request cancellation of the service as long as your personal lawyer has NOT started to manage your documentation to initiate the procedure.
The money will be refunded to your card in less than 14 days. See our Commercial Conditions.
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