Yes, you can move from employee to self-employed professional within digital nomad residence if you keep meeting the requirements.
Routes to consider
As a professional, your clients must be mainly outside Spain: up to 20 % of your activity can be for Spanish companies. You will need contracts with clients, income of 200 % of the SMI and registration as self-employed (autónomo) in Spain, unless an agreement keeps you in your country's system. Notify the UGE of the change. Digital nomad permit renewal
A point to check carefully
Obtain the contract and an accurate description of duties, hours and work location. Check any change of employer or contractual relationship against the specific authorisation.
Documents to get started
- Full passport and current authorisation, if any.
- Contracts and evidence of the foreign employer’s or clients’ activity.
- Remote-work permission, income evidence and social security coverage.
- Timeline of entries, departures, applications and notifications.
How we proceed
- Assessment: confirm the route and competent authority.
- Preparation: collect and review evidence specific to your case.
- Filing: check forms, fees and representation.
- Follow-up: monitor notices and explain the decision and next formalities.
Frequently asked questions
When should I start?
Before buying tickets or your authorisation expires. If you received a notice, provide its receipt date too: it may determine the response deadline.