Autonomo Cuota Frozen For January 2017 – Increase Per July

UPDATE 6.6.2017  The State´s General Budget has been approved on the 30th of May and included is an increase of 3% of the Autonomo Base Minima de Cotización, so the minimum base salary over which the monthly cuota of over 80% of all self employed in Spain is calculated. Resulting in a monthly increase of 8 euros, 96 euros/year of their Autonomo contribution.

On a more positive note: part of the General Budget has been allocated to finance the amplification of the Tarifa Plana, the 80% discount for newly registered Autonomos during to the first 6 months – to 12 months. It is expected that this measure will be implemented this June or July.

January 2017: Until the State´s General Budget has been approved, the 2016 cuota for Autonomos remains frozen – at least for January, possibly February as well.

For the majority of Autonomos who pay contribution over the minimum ´base reguladora´ the monthly contribution remains at 267, 04 euros. When the new budget has been approved, this is expected to increase by 2 to 3 percent.

The monthly cuota for Autonomos Societarios (Autonomos that are (part) owner of and working in or for a ´sociedad mercantil´ like an S.L.) does not remain the same as in 2016 however, they experience an increase of 8% (as a direct consequence of the increase of the Minimum Wage for 2017) resulting in a cuota of 344,69 euros/month for those paying contribution over the minimum base.

Please note: The information provided is based upon our understanding of current legislation. It is not legal advice but is provided freely to enable you to be properly informed. We recommend that if you are considering taking action, you should seek professional advice.