Starting March 1, 2025, self-employed individuals and businesses in Spain must review and, where appropriate, update their economic activity code according to the new National Classification of Economic Activities (CNAE-2025). This update must be reported to Social Security <\/span>before June 30, 2025<\/span><\/strong>. Failure to do so can lead to contributions, benefits access, and regulatory compliance complications.<\/span><\/p>\n In this article, we’ll explore in detail what this update entails, who it affects, how to complete it, and the consequences of not complying with this obligation within the established deadline.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div> The deadline for reporting the new CNAE-2025 code to Social Security is June 30, 2025<\/strong>. This update is mandatory for all self-employed individuals and companies registered <\/span>before January 16, 2025<\/span><\/strong>. For new registrations after that date, the CNAE-2025 code must be reported at the time of registration.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> The CNAE (National Classification of Economic Activities) is a system that classifies economic activities in Spain. This code influences aspects such as:<\/p>\n Updating your CNAE code<\/strong> is done through the Social Security Importass portal. The steps are as follows:<\/p>\nDeadline for update<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>
What is the CNAE and why is it important?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>
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How do I perform the update?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>