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Spain Proposes Higher Social-Security Fees for the Self‑Employed in 2026 With Phased Rises Through 2028

The draft still requires parliamentary approval before any changes take effect.

Overview

  • For 2026 the government’s internal draft sets monthly payments between €217.37 and €796.24, implying rises of roughly €11 to €200 depending on income.
  • The plan keeps 15 brackets tied to declared net earnings and sketches a 2028 range of about €252 to €1,208.
  • The ministry argues the scheme makes contributions more progressive, aligns them with real income and strengthens coverage such as cessation-of-activity benefits.
  • ATA’s president Lorenzo Amor rejects the proposal as a “new blow” and refuses support, while Madrid’s leader Isabel Díaz Ayuso criticizes the increases in public remarks.
  • The proposal is under negotiation in the social dialogue process and would require a legal instrument and a congressional vote, with the option to extend current rates in 2026 if no agreement is reached.