Being self-employed in Spain as a Brazilian: what changes
From MEI to autónomo: the differences and the documents to start on the right foot.
By Equipa ContaFlowMay 24, 20265 min read
If you're coming from Brazil, forget the MEI model: the logic in Spain is different.
Main differences
- There's no simplified regime like MEI; you report VAT and income tax separately.
- The self-employed fee is monthly and independent of turnover (with an initial flat rate).
Documents to start
- NIE/NIF: your identification number.
- Empadronamiento: registration at the town hall.
- A Spanish bank account.
With support in Portuguese and a solid organising system, the transition is smoother than it looks.
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