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Registering as self-employed (autónomo) (Murcia)

Registration in the Régimen Especial de Trabajadores Autónomos (RETA, self-employed workers' scheme) with the Social Security, together with the census registration with Hacienda (tax agency), to work for yourself.

Who: People who are going to start an economic activity on their own account on a regular basis.

Our English summary of the official information, which is in Spanish (official name: Darse de alta como autónomo).

Checked against the official pages on 11 October 2026.

Our English translation; the official pages and forms are in Spanish.

Cost
Contribution of 31,40 % of the base chosen according to earnings (2026: minimum base of the general table 950,98 €/month). Tarifa plana (flat rate) for a first registration: 80 €/month for 12 months, plus 0,9 % MEI (88,64 € according to the official guide).
Time limit
Registration is reported on the same day the activity starts or up to 60 days before; registration with Hacienda must also be done before or on the start date.

What you need

  • DNI or NIE
  • Social Security number
  • Start date and address of the activity
  • Estimate of monthly net earnings
  • IAE and CNAE codes of the activity
  • IBAN for the direct debit of contributions

Step by step, online

  1. 1File the census registration declaration (form 036) on the Agencia Tributaria online office
  2. 2Go to Import@ss and choose Alta en trabajo autónomo (self-employed registration)
  3. 3Enter the activity, start date and expected earnings to choose your contribution base
  4. 4Apply for the tarifa plana (flat rate) if it is your first registration and download the receipt
Import@ss: practical guide to self-employment and registration

Where

  • Import@ss (Tesorería General de la Seguridad Social)

  • Delegación Especial de la Agencia Tributaria en Murcia (tax agency regional office)

    Calle Violonchelista Miguel Ángel Clares, 5, 30007 Murcia

The tarifa plana can be extended for another 12 months if earnings are below the salario mínimo interprofesional (minimum wage).

Official sources

This guide summarises these official pages (in Spanish; the page titles are theirs). Amounts and deadlines are those they publish; if they change, the official page prevails.

Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need for “Registering as self-employed (autónomo)”?

According to the official information: DNI or NIE; Social Security number; Start date and address of the activity; Estimate of monthly net earnings; IAE and CNAE codes of the activity and IBAN for the direct debit of contributions.

How much does “Registering as self-employed (autónomo)” cost?

According to the official page: Contribution of 31,40 % of the base chosen according to earnings (2026: minimum base of the general table 950,98 €/month). Tarifa plana (flat rate) for a first registration: 80 €/month for 12 months, plus 0,9 % MEI (88,64 € according to the official guide).

Where is it done?

It is done online; it is handled by Seguridad Social (Social Security). Online, on its official website or e-office. In person: Import@ss (Tesorería General de la Seguridad Social); Delegación Especial de la Agencia Tributaria en Murcia (tax agency regional office) (Calle Violonchelista Miguel Ángel Clares, 5, 30007 Murcia).

How long does it take?

According to the official page: Registration is reported on the same day the activity starts or up to 60 days before; registration with Hacienda must also be done before or on the start date.

Who can do it?

According to the official information: People who are going to start an economic activity on their own account on a regular basis.

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