Aid for the self-employed is extended until January 31, 2021

The Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration has agreed to extend aid for the self-employed until January 31, 2021.

For self-employed workers who have had all their activity temporarily suspended as a result of measures brought in by competent administrative authorities to contain the COVID 19 pandemic.

Be affiliated and registered with the Special Regime of Social Security for Self-Employed or Self-Employed Workers (RETA) or, where appropriate, with the Special Regime of Social Security for Seaworkers, for at least 30 calendar days before of the date of the resolution.
Be up to date with the payment of fees.

Those who do not meet the requirements (for example, due to having a flat rate or not having contributed during the last twelve months) will be able to access new low-income assistance.

50% of the minimum contribution base.
This amount will be increased by 20% if the self-employed person is a member of a large family.
40% if two or more family members live together and if two or more members of the family unit are entitled to this benefit.

The exemption of fees will be extended until the last day of the month following the month in which the measure is lifted.

Includes the extension until January 31 of benefits for those who have had their business activities significantly reduced, provided that:
- During the fourth quarter of 2020, the requirements for this benefit continue to be met, including:
  - A proven reduction in billing during the fourth quarter of 2020 of at least 75% in relation to the same period of 2019
  - Do not exceed net returns of 5,818.50 euros (1.75 times the SMI) in the October-December period of this year.
Those who do not meet these requirements (for having a flat rate or not having contributed for the minimum period of 12 months):
- They will be able to apply for low-income assistance if their income in the last quarter of 2020 does not exceed the minimum wage.
- The amount of the benefit will be 50% of the minimum contribution base. The claimant will also be exempt from paying instalments and the period will be counted as a period of contribution.
It includes the extension of aid for seasonal self-employed workers with a relaxation of temporary requirements.
- This benefit will be conditional on having contributed for a minimum of four months between the months of June and December in 2018 and 2019.
- Do not exceed 23,275 euros of income during 2020.
- Not having developed activity, not having been discharged or assimilated to discharge from March 1 to May 31.
- The amount of this benefit will be equivalent to 70% of the minimum contribution base and includes the exemption of fees.