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Freelancer vs Limited Company — Spain
Enter your expected annual net income and compare the total tax and social security burden between operating as a self-employed (autónomo) versus incorporating a Spanish Sociedad Limitada (SL).
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Annual income after deductible expenses, before taxes and social security
Your salary is subject to IRPF income tax; remaining company profit is taxed at 25% Corporate Tax (IS)
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When does incorporating a company make sense in Spain?
Choosing between operating as a self-employed freelancer (autónomo) or incorporating a Spanish Sociedad Limitada (SL) is one of the most impactful fiscal decisions for an independent professional. In general terms, the SL becomes more advantageous when annual net profits exceed €40,000–60,000, though the exact threshold depends on many individual factors.
Freelancers are taxed under IRPF on their total net income (up to 47% at higher brackets) and additionally pay Social Security contributions, which under Spain's 2026 income-based contribution system range from approximately €200/month (minimum bases) to over €590/month. The SL, by contrast, pays Corporate Tax at 25% (15% for the first two years of new companies), and only the director's salary is subject to IRPF.
The decision must also weigh the additional administrative overheads of an SL (accounting, annual accounts filing, potential audit requirement), limited liability protection, corporate image, access to financing, and the strategy for extracting company profits (dividends, expenses, loans). Visit our Entity Management and tax advisory services for a personalised analysis.
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