Spain Autónomo Calculator 2026

Your real take-home pay as a self-employed freelancer in Spain, after Social Security and income tax.

Autónomo cost calculator

Step 1 of 5

What's your expected annual income from your freelance work?

This is your total invoiced income before any expenses or taxes.

€40,000
~€3,333 per month
€10,000€150,000

Step 2 of 5

Roughly, what are your monthly business expenses?

Common deductible expenses: phone, internet, software subscriptions, home office, travel, professional services.

€500/mo
€6,000/year in deductible expenses
€0€3,000/mo
Deductible expenses reduce your taxable income, lowering both your IRPF and your RETA quota bracket. Keep receipts for all business expenses.

Step 3 of 5

Will this be your first time registering as autónomo in Spain?

New autónomos qualify for the Tarifa Plana — a heavily discounted Social Security quota for your first year.

Step 4 of 5

Which region of Spain will you live in?

Each region sets its own income tax scale, affecting your IRPF as autónomo.

Basque Country and Navarre use separate foral tax systems and are not included in this comparison.

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Calculated using RETA 2026 rates & AEAT IRPF tables · April 2026

Your monthly net income · Spain

€0

After Social Security and income tax (IRPF)

Annual net income

€0
Effective rate: 0%
RETA quota: €0/month

Annual breakdown

Gross income (invoiced) €0
Business expenses (deductible) −€0
Net business income €0
7% flat reduction (Art. 30.2.b LIRPF) −€0
Reduced net income €0
Social Security — RETA −€0
Taxable income (base imponible) €0
Income tax (IRPF) −€0
NET ANNUAL €0
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Estimate based on RETA 2026 rates (Seg-Social.es, cuotas prorrogadas desde 2025), AEAT IRPF 2025 tax brackets, and Art. 30.2.b Ley 35/2006 (7% reduction for estimación directa simplificada). IRPF calculation applies mínimo personal base (€5,550) as cuota mitigation. Actual tax obligations depend on your specific income, expenses, and personal circumstances. Quarterly IRPF payments (Modelo 130) are not shown separately. Always consult a qualified gestoría or asesor fiscal before filing. © 2026 SalaryInSpain.