Launch your business or freelance practice in Spain with a strategy-first immigration plan. Professional Guidance for the Visa de Residencia y Trabajo por Cuenta Propia.
The Spain Self-Employed Visa is a residence and work permit designed for individuals who wish to engage in lucrative activities in Spain on their own account. Unlike the Digital Nomad Visa, the “Cuenta Propia” visa is for those who intend to establish a physical business or operate as a freelancer with Spanish clients.
This is one of the most challenging Spanish visas because it requires proving economic viability to Spanish government entities first.
The core of this application is not just your background—it is your Business Plan. To be approved, your project must receive a “Certificate of Viability” from a recognized Spanish association (ATA/UPTA). It must demonstrate:
Setting up a new company or branch in Spain.
Professionals (architects, consultants) invoicing Spanish clients.
Opening physical businesses (cafes, retail, clinics) in Spanish territory.
We review your professional qualifications and investment capital sufficiency.
Refining revenue projections and submitting to ATA/UPTA for the Viability Report.
Compiling personal docs: Means of support, police records, and medical certificates.
Guidance through the submission at the Spanish Consulate and interview prep.
We understand the tax and administrative expectations of the Spanish system.
We focus heavily on getting the pre-approval from trade organizations.
We explain the difference between Autónomo and S.L. implications for your visa.
The Digital Nomad Visa is for remote workers with foreign income. This visa is for those whose business activity is located in Spain or has Spanish clients.
There is no fixed minimum, but you must prove funds to set up the business, sustain it, and support yourself personally.
Yes, but you must demonstrate additional financial means to support them, as they cannot depend on uncertain business income.
Yes. Time spent on this visa counts toward the 5 years required for Permanent Residency and 10 years for Citizenship.
Don’t let bureaucracy stall your entrepreneurship. Ensure your business plan meets Spanish standards from Day 1.
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