Freelance in Spain

Freelance in Spain: how freelancers pay taxes, get paid by foreign clients and find work, and which skills are in demand. Hire or offer services on Kits.

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The freelance market in Spain

Spain has a large freelance community and attracts remote workers from all over the world, helped by the digital nomad visa. Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Málaga have strong tech and creative scenes. Spanish also opens the huge Latin American market.

Taxes and legal status

You register as an autónomo with the tax agency (Hacienda) and with social security (RETA). Monthly social security contributions depend on your real net income, and new autónomos pay a reduced flat rate for the first year. Income tax (IRPF) is paid quarterly, and Spanish business clients withhold 15% (7% in the first years) on invoices. VAT (IVA) is 21% for most services and is declared quarterly.

This is general information as of 2026, not tax or legal advice. Rates and thresholds change, so check them with the tax authority or a local accountant before you register.

Getting paid

Clients in the EU usually pay by SEPA transfer in EUR, which is fast and cheap inside the European payment area. PayPal, Wise and Revolut are widely used for smaller amounts and clients outside the EU. Bizum is used for quick local payments.

SEPA transfers in EUR
Bizum
PayPal
Wise and Revolut

Skills in demand

software development
translation and localization into Spanish
digital marketing for Spanish-speaking markets
graphic design
video production
tourism and hospitality marketing

Tips for freelancers in Spain

Use the reduced first-year rate for new autónomos.
Spanish content sells to both Spain and Latin America: price by market.
Look into the digital nomad visa if you work for foreign clients.

Hiring a freelancer from Spain

Local time in Spain is UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer); Canary Islands UTC+0, so agree in advance on the hours when you are both available for calls. Describe the task, the deadline and the budget in your first message, ask for examples of similar work, and fix what counts as done before work starts. If the work is for a local audience, a freelancer who knows the language and the market will save you rewrites.

Kits for freelancers in Spain

Kits is an international freelance marketplace that is not tied to one country. Freelancers in Spain can publish services with a portfolio and a clear price, or respond to clients' jobs, and talk to clients in the built-in chat. The first listing on each account is free, and the site works in nine languages, from English and Spanish to Russian, Turkish and Georgian.

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Design Development & IT Writing & Translation Marketing & SMM Video & Animation Business Music & Audio

Frequently asked questions

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How are freelancers taxed in Spain?

Freelancers register as autónomos, pay social security based on real income, and income tax (IRPF) through quarterly payments; new autónomos get a reduced flat rate in the first year. Rules change, so check the current rates with the tax authority or an accountant before you register.

How do freelancers in Spain get paid by foreign clients?

The usual options are SEPA transfers in EUR, Bizum, PayPal and Wise and Revolut. Which one suits you depends on the client's country, the fees and how fast you need the money.

Which freelance skills are in demand in Spain?

software development, translation and localization into Spanish, digital marketing for Spanish-speaking markets, graphic design, video production and tourism and hospitality marketing.

Can I find a freelancer in Spain on Kits?

Yes. Kits is open to clients and freelancers from any country. Search the catalogue or post a job, compare portfolios and reviews, and agree on the details in the chat.