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Ban self-employment contributions

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In Spain, you have to pay up to €590 per month to the government just to be self-employed. This is called the “Cuota de Autónomos” (Self-Employment Quota), and you have to pay it from day one, even if your net income is €0. If you don’t pay it, the government will immediately seize your bank accounts.

After paying this quota, they will take over 50% of your net income as personal income tax. Once you’ve paid all of this, you will still have to pay 21% VAT on the things you need to buy just to stay afloat while striving to build a profitable business.

How can there be entrepreneurship in Europe when there is such a high monthly fee just to start a business?

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  • Sapphire Shuttle

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    Jan 20, 2025

    In Portugal I think it's less, but it's very similar. The tax code is also too complex, unnecessarily.

  • Crimson Island

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    Dec 15, 2024

    Yes, I have experienced multiple European economies, and the Spanish policy on self-employment is suicidal.

    I am not sure why they are doing this - one of the poorest countries in Europe. Don’t get me wrong, I love Spain.

  • Cyan River

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    Dec 15, 2024

    Wow that is ridiculous. A direct attack to entrepreneurship.

    They want you to work for the State or their friends’ monopolies.