Reduced Social Security fee for new self-employed (tarifa plana)
Cuota reducida por inicio de actividad (tarifa plana)
Social Security of EUR 80/month for the first 12 months as autónomo instead of the normal income-based fee (official for registrations 2023–2025; 2026 amount set by the state budget), plus 12 more months if net income stays below the minimum wage (SMI). Provided by Tesorería General de la Seguridad Social (TGSS).
Check if you qualify for Reduced Social Security fee for new self-employed (tarifa plana)
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Key facts
- Amount
- Social Security of EUR 80/month for the first 12 months as autónomo instead of the normal income-based fee (official for registrations 2023–2025; 2026 amount set by the state budget), plus 12 more months if net income stays below the minimum wage (SMI)
- Duration
- 12 months, extendable by 12 months if net income is below the minimum wage
- Type
- Benefit-linked support
- Who receives it
- Individual founder
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayable
- No
- Stages
- Idea, Prototype, Pre-revenue, Revenue
- Solo founders
- Yes
- Full-time required
- No
- Company required
- No
- University link required
- No
- Application languages
- ES
- Location
- Registration as autónomo in the Spanish RETA (NIE needed for foreigners)
Who can apply
- First registration as autónomo, or none in the previous 2 years (3 years if you already had the reduction before)
- Requested at the moment of registration (alta) in RETA
- Also open to partners of capital companies and worker-members of cooperatives
- Relatives working for an autónomo family member (familiares colaboradores) are excluded
- Extension: expected annual net self-employment income below the minimum wage (SMI)
What usually blocks applicants
- Registered as autónomo within the last 2 (or 3) years
- Not ticked when registering
- Income above the SMI in year 2 leads to a later back-payment
Why founders miss it
Foreign founders moving to Spain often register as autónomo without ticking the reduced fee and then pay the full income-based contribution.
Deadline and timing
Any time: request it together with your registration as autónomo; request the extension before month 13
Frequently asked
How much does Reduced Social Security fee for new self-employed (tarifa plana) pay?
Social Security of EUR 80/month for the first 12 months as autónomo instead of the normal income-based fee (official for registrations 2023–2025; 2026 amount set by the state budget), plus 12 more months if net income stays below the minimum wage (SMI)
Who can apply for Reduced Social Security fee for new self-employed (tarifa plana)?
Stages: idea, prototype, pre-revenue, revenue. Solo founders can apply. You can apply before registering a company. Location: Registration as autónomo in the Spanish RETA (NIE needed for foreigners). The full list of conditions is under Who can apply above.
When is the Reduced Social Security fee for new self-employed (tarifa plana) deadline?
Any time: request it together with your registration as autónomo; request the extension before month 13
Where do I apply for Reduced Social Security fee for new self-employed (tarifa plana)?
On the official page: https://www.seg-social.es/wps/portal/wss/internet/Trabajadores/CotizacionRecaudacionTrabajadores/10721/10724/1320/1322. Applications are accepted in ES.
Do I have to pay back Reduced Social Security fee for new self-employed (tarifa plana) or give up equity?
No, it does not have to be paid back. It takes no equity.
Can solo founders apply for Reduced Social Security fee for new self-employed (tarifa plana)?
Yes, solo founders can apply.
Sources and verification
Checked on 14 October 2026. Most facts read from the official source; some details need confirmation. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.
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