Self Employed Spain alternatives: what to do after the platform closure

Has Self Employed Spain closed?

Its own About us page describes the tax and accounting platform as having operated “before its closure in January 2025”. The same page describes its current work as publishing articles, videos and tutorials. The closure refers to the platform; the information website remains available.^[1]

Reading an article there does not mean you hired its former accounting service. If you only used the blog, choose an advisor based on your current needs. If you were a client, start with your own records and the work still outstanding.

Which alternatives should you compare?

These are different packages, not equivalent starting prices. Xolo also lists cheaper Local and Global plans. Their price cards show multiple amounts and an optional income-tax-return supplement, so we have not treated one displayed figure as a verified recurring price. Follow the provider links below for a quote that matches your case.^[2][3][4]

In Finlai we recommend asking for the full cost of the first year and a written list of what the new advisor accepts. A lower monthly fee can still suit you if you have few documents and prefer to pay separately for occasional work.

What should you recover before the handover?

1. 1

   Save the documents you already have

   Gather filed returns, submission receipts, invoices, bookkeeping exports and messages about unfinished work. Keep a readable copy and reusable exports where available.

2. 2

   Separate filed, paid and still pending

   Make a list by tax form and period. Mark missing receipts and payments to check. A draft or a forecast is not a submission receipt.

3. 3

   Agree who takes each pending task

   Ask the new advisor to confirm the forms, periods and notices they accept, their start date and any separate fee for earlier work.

4. 4

   Confirm the handover is usable

   Open the exported files with your new advisor. List missing records and agree how to recover them. Use a secure document channel for the transfer.

For a fuller handover checklist, read our guide to changing accountant (in Spanish).

When does Finlai fit your needs?

Finlai: Free autónomo registration, no subscription required. Discover your plan without creating an account.

Finlai Gold can suit you if you want a personal advisor to handle your tax forms and annual income tax return, with an assisted switch included. Earlier periods and unresolved issues should be agreed before the handover. See the current plan details and exclusions before choosing.^[2]

Compare what is included on the Finlai pricing page.

When should you choose another option?

• You already have an accountant and only need invoicing software: compare software separately before paying for another tax service.
• You need in-person appointments: ask a local practice about its availability.
• You pay tax under the Basque Country or Navarra systems: Finlai does not serve those territories.
• You need immigration or visa work: ask a provider to confirm that separate service and its fees.

What if you are registering for the first time?

Start with the guide to registering as self-employed in Spain. It explains the registration steps before you choose who will handle your ongoing taxes. Autónomo registration with Finlai is free; compare the fees for ongoing tax support separately.