How to register in the Social Security

To be able to work legally in Spain it is necessary to be registered in the Social Security . If you are new to the labor market or want to sign up to be able to quote and benefit from their services, in .com we give you the details so you can discover how to register for Social Security .

Who can apply?

Any person or worker who is an inhabitant of Spain can register in the Social Security . In addition, every employer who wants to hire a worker who is not registered in the Social Security, has the obligation to do so. Registering with Social Security is essential to be able to work in Spain, either for someone else's account or for a self-employed person.

¿What formalities are there to perform?

To be a valid registration, you must present the National Identity Document (DNI) or passport or alien card, in addition to a report (Model TA1) signed by the worker and the employer.

Where do you have to present it?

The necessary documentation has to be delivered to the Social Security office or Treasury of the city where the company is or where the worker lives. It is advisable to request an appointment through the web portal, as this saves queues and unnecessary waiting times.

How long will it take?

The duration of the process for the approval of the application is 45 days . If after this period you have not received any news, you should go back to the nearest Social Security office and verify that the data is correct and, therefore, the process is proceeding correctly.

Finally

Once the process is completed, you can work and contribute to the Social Security with an exclusive and permanent license, being able to benefit from the services it offers. In this way, you can legally work for someone else's or your own, both as a salaried employee or as an independent worker.

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