Apply for unemployment benefits in Spain
Assistance to apply for unemployment benefits in Spain
You will get help managing and applying for unemployment benefits or “Paro” in Spain.
Complete guide to apply for unemployment benefits in Spain
What are unemployment benefits?
The “Paro”, or contributory benefit, is a financial assistance granted for a limited period of time to workers who have lost their jobs.
Who can claim it?
Salaried workers are eligible for unemployment benefits if they have lost their job for reasons for which they are not responsible, provided that they have contributed at least 360 days in the last six years.
Those who have worked for less than one year are NOT eligible for unemployment benefits. It is important to note that those who voluntarily resign or request a voluntary leave of absence are not eligible to receive unemployment benefits.
In addition, there is a benefit for the self-employed called “cessation of activity benefit”, which is different from traditional unemployment and is subject to specific requirements, such as the payment of all Social Security contributions, a minimum number of contributions, and justification of the reason for the cessation, such as divorce or significant loss of income.
Requirements to apply for unemployment benefits in Spain
- Be affiliated to the Social Security, having paid the contributions for unemployment benefits.
- Commit to actively seeking new employment (referred to as an activity commitment).
- Contribute at least 360 days in the last 6 years.
- Not be over 65 years of age (i.e., not be of retirement age).
- The cause of dismissal is not attributable to the employee.
- Registering in the job seeker registry (SEPE).
Other types of unemployment benefits in Spain
Capitalization of unemployment: Also known as “pago único”, this option allows the unemployed to receive their unemployment benefit in a single payment to start a business or self-employment activity.
This single payment can be used for the initial investment needed to start the activity or to cover Social Security contributions as a self-employed worker for a certain period.
Beneficiaries must present a viable self-employment project and apply for capitalization through the State Public Employment Service (SEPE).
See more about the capitalization of unemployment in Spain.
Compatibility of unemployment with working as an autónomo: This option allows the unemployed to start a self-employment activity and continue collecting unemployment benefits for a while. In general, those who opt for this route can maintain their benefit for a period of up to 270 days while they establish themselves as self-employed workers.
This measure seeks to encourage self-employment among the unemployed without them immediately losing the economic security provided by their unemployment benefits.
See more about the compatibility of unemployment and self-employment in Spain.
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Capitalization focuses on using the accumulated amount of unemployment benefits to undertake a new business activity, while compatibilization with working as an autónomo allows receiving benefits while working as a self-employed person, subject to certain conditions and requirements.
Both concepts offer options to support unemployed people in their transition to entrepreneurship or self-employment.
Process
- Application for Unique Social Security Number (NUSS) for individuals.
- Affiliation of beneficiaries to Social Security.
- Maternity/paternity leave.
However, they are offered separately. If you want to know more details about these services, please contact us.
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