10/03/2022
Top question of the last year: How can I not only move to Spain but also start my own business? Our international desk usually starts its work with foreign clients from this point.
In this series of articles, you will find a professional opinion of economists and lawyers, however, each case is individual, and do not underestimate the need of individual professional advice.
❓ So from where do you start?
First of all, it's your residence in Spain! The first step is to define your legal status in Spain – your residence permit.
The residence is permit to reside in Spain. It can include a work permit or not. Separately, it is worth highlighting student visas, which are often called a residence, but they are not!
❓Why do you need a residence permit?
If you decide to move and work in Spain, you need to stay here legally and have the right to work legally.
Good news for European citizens! By default, any EU citizen has the right to work and live in Spain.
But citizens of other countries that are not part of the EU must first request such permission and justify their request.
❓Is it difficult to get it?
Let's be honest, it is not as easy as we would like it to be.
But do not get desperate, as there are many types of residences. A specialist will help you choose exactly the type that suits your case.
❓How long will the process take?
The term for considering applications takes from 1 to 3 months (this is according to the Law), but in practice, it can now take up to six months.
✳️Each time any document is requested, the countdown timer stops.
❓What residences are suitable for our purpose – live happily and run your business in Spain?
✅Residence with work permit as sole trader (Residencia con permiso de trabajo por cuenta propia)
✅Residence with work permit with a work contract. You won't be able to be an entrepreneur, but you can be founder of a legal entity (Residencia con permiso de trabajo por cuenta ajena)
✅Residence within the framework of Law 14/2013, that is for investors, start-ups, and highly qualified specialists.
✅ Residence by marriage
✅ And our favorite student visa, but we will talk about this one in another post, as far as you need to modify that.
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