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Open a Business in Torremolinos (2026)

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Cost

Free

Tax registration and Social Security: free. Business license municipal fee varies (from 100 € to several thousand depending on the municipality and type of activity).

Time at office

2-4 hours (basic procedures)

Estimated time

1-4 weeks for harmless activities; months for activities with environmental impact

Quick summary

Guide to opening a business or commercial premises in Torremolinos. Business license, tax registration, and municipal procedures. Step-by-step updated for 2026.

Required documents

  • Valid DNI or NIE

    For the entrepreneur or founders.

  • Tax registration (form 036 or 037)

    Notification of start-up activity to AEAT.

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    Social Security registration (for self-employed individuals) Optional

    Enrollment in the Self-Employed Special Social Security Regime.

    ⚠️ For physical persons operating as self-employed

  • Business license or responsible declaration

    Municipal authorization to exercise the activity at the premises.

  • Lease agreement or property deed

    Documentation of use of the property where the business is conducted.

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Step by step

  • 1

    Choose the legal form and economic activity code

    Go to official site

    Decide if you will operate as an individual (self-employed) or as a company (LLC, SA). The IAE (Economic Activity Tax) code determines specific tax requirements and conditions for your business.

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    Expert tip

    "For starting out alone, the simplest and most economical option is self-employment. An LLC provides more asset protection but is more costly to manage."

  • 2

    Tax registration — form 036 or 037

    Go to official site

    Notify AEAT of your start-up activity by submitting the full form 036 or simplified form 037 for self-employed with no intra-community transactions. You can do this online via the AEAT's website.

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    Expert tip

    "Tax registration must be completed before or on the day of starting your business. There is no fee."

  • 3

    Social Security registration (for self-employed individuals)

    Go to official site

    Register in RETA (Self-Employed Special Social Security Regime) via the Social Security's online portal within 30 days of tax registration.

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    Expert tip

    "The minimum monthly self-employed contribution in 2026 starts at 225 € for low-income (net income) systems. If you anticipate low earnings, declare lower real incomes and pay less."

  • 4

    Apply for a business license from the Municipality

    Submit the application for a business license or responsible declaration to the Torremolinos Municipal Department of Urbanism/Licenses. Harmless activities (offices, minor retail commerce without risks) are usually processed immediately with a responsible declaration.

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    Expert tip

    "Check first with the municipality if your activity requires prior licensing or can be done with a responsible declaration — this may save you weeks of waiting."

Offices and service points - Torremolinos

Torremolinos Municipality — Urbanism / Licenses Department

Check the exact address on the Torremolinos Municipality website

Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 14:00 (appointment required in many municipalities)

Frequently asked questions

What is CIRCE and what does it do?
CIRCE (Centre of Information and Network for the Creation of Enterprises) is the government's online system to streamline company formation. It allows you to complete all formalities for forming a new Limited Liability Company in one place, simultaneously.
Do I need an opening license to open a business?
It depends on your activity. Harmless activities (offices, minor retail commerce without risks) generally only require a responsible declaration and prior notification, which allows you to start operating immediately. Activities with greater impact (bars, workshops, discos) may require a prior license that can take months.
How much does it cost to become self-employed?
Tax registration and Social Security are free. The monthly fee for self-employment in 2026 ranges from 225 € for low-income (net income) systems up to 500 € for high-income ones. There are reduced rates available for new self-employed individuals (flat rate) during the first year.

Official sources and useful links

This guide is for informational purposes only. Always check the official source for current information.