Millions of autónomos in Spain still don’t know what they’ll pay in 2027, and time is running out
Ask any of Spain’s autónomos what their Social Security bill will look like in January 2027, and you’ll get a […]
Spain's self-employed workers, known as autónomos, remain uncertain about their Social Security contributions for 2027, with no agreement on the new rates. The Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, which should present the figures, has not convened with self-employed groups and unions since months ago. The dispute centers on how much the contributions should increase, whether linked to inflation or a steeper income-based scale.
The biggest self-employed association, ATA, led by Lorenzo Amor, advocates for cap increases at inflation, while another association, UATAE, demands immediate negotiations. Outside of the negotiations, a pension top-up charge, Mecanismo de Equidad Intergeneracional, will increase by 0.1 percentage point from 0.9 to 1.0 percent, adding €65 to €5 or more to each autónomo's monthly bill.
The stalled talks not only delay the announcement of the 2027 rates but also prevent improvements to cese de actividad, sick leave, and parental leave, which are also part of the negotiation. Foreign autónomos, particularly Brits, continue to contribute to Spain's self-employed workforce, with over 26,000 registered, and must now budget for next year based on confirmed numbers and estimated increases.
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