Technical guides
for freelancers

Accounting, taxation, obligations: everything about freelancing admin and bureaucracy in Spain explained in plain English.

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Register as a freelancer in Spain

Accounting, taxes, insurance, and all the rest. Here you can find explanations of everything to do with freelance work in Spain, delivered in an easy, manageable way. Basically, if you bunked off "paperwork for freelancers" class, we'll give you a cheat sheet.

Deductible expenses

Welcome to the survival guide to deductible expenses for freelancers in Spain — 2023! Discover how to navigate the complex world of tax deductions with ease and maximize your savings.

VAT for freelancers (IVA)

Understanding VAT is essential for all freelancers in Spain. At Xolo, we give you everything you need to know in a clear, easy guide.

Social Security's freelance quota

Our guide to the new freelance quota 2023 will shed some light on what it is, why it’s important, and how much you have to pay.

Creating invoices

After completing your first few jobs, it's time to get paid! But can you issue a freelance invoice? Here, Xolo shows you how.

Flat-rate for freelancers

All the questions and answers around the flat rate freelance quota 2023. Who can pay €300 from their first day of self-employment? If you can, good luck to you. For the rest, Xolo is here to tell you how to take advantage of the flat-rate quota.

Tax forms in Spain (Modelos)

100, 037, 303… these forms, or modelos, aren’t exactly easy to follow. But here, we’ll clear up any confusion you have about tax forms for freelancers in Spain.

Accounting for freelancers

Keeping on top of your accounting is no easy feat. But at Xolo, we’re here to tell you why it’s worth making the effort.

Annual tax returns

To pay or not to pay, that is the question. We’re here to make la declaración de la renta as painless as possible for expat freelancers living in Spain.

Income tax for freelancers (IRPF)

Here we’ll tell you freelancers how to avoid surprises by handling income tax (IRPF) like a boss. Creating invoices, completing forms, filing tax returns — it’s all covered here.