Official term

Reducciones en la cotización a la Seguridad Social aplicables por inicio de una actividad por cuenta propia

Ley 20/2007, artículo 38 ter

How it works

The scheme runs in 2 phases. Phase 2 applies only if you earn under the SMI, Spain's minimum wage.

  1. 12 months €80 a month
  2. 12 months €80 a month Only while your earnings stay under the SMI

Who can claim it

No alta in the previous 2 years (3 if you already used tarifa plana), and no Social Security debts.

Does your income bracket matter?

No. This scheme fixes the base you contribute on, so the cuota is the same whatever you earn.

Which years it applies to

We have information about this scheme from 2020 onwards. The figures on this page are the 2026 ones.

See what it does to your cuota

Open the Social Security calculator with this discount

Sources

Always check the primary source before acting on a figure. Rules can be amended late in the year and sometimes even backdated.