Which status and what budget to get started
Opening your own agency costs €20,000 to €300,000. Joining an established network: around €1,408 in the first year — covered by your very first sale. Here is the framework, in full transparency.
The biggest barrier to entering real estate is neither the degree nor the experience: it is the belief that you must invest a fortune. In reality, joining a network means a very low entry ticket — and it pays for itself with the first commission.
The start-up budget, line by line
A transparent order of magnitude for the first year (exact amounts are detailed during the interview):
Autónomo or company: two routes, no ceiling
Autónomo
The Spanish self-employed status. Simplified administration, invoicing with VAT, deductible expenses, withholding at source. Ideal to start with minimal investment.
Company (S.L.)
More structured administration and monthly social contributions, but tax advantages and protection of your personal assets. Ideal once the business grows.
Status and cost: frequently asked questions
Should I register as autónomo or set up a company?
Both are possible, with no income ceiling. Autónomo — the Spanish self-employed status — is ideal to start: simplified administration, deductible expenses, minimal investment. A company (S.L.) becomes attractive as the business grows, for tax efficiency and legal protection.
When is the right time to move to a company?
Generally once your income becomes regular and significant: the S.L. then brings tax advantages and protection of your personal assets. Many start as autónomo and switch later — there is no need to overcomplicate things at the outset.
Is the cost really covered by the first sale?
Yes. On the Costa del Sol, where transaction values are high, a single sale comfortably covers the first-year budget of around €1,408. It is one of the very few businesses that pays for itself that quickly.
Is there a minimum commitment period?
You are independent: you start and grow your business at your own pace. The full conditions are presented during the interview, transparently, before any commitment.
Can I deduct my professional expenses?
Yes. As an independent professional, your business expenses (travel, equipment, network fee, insurance) are deductible. An English-speaking accountant can support you — that is also one of our services for expats.
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