What a Punto de Atención al Emprendedor is and what it does for you
Why with one you register with the Tax Office and Social Security at the same time.
In a nutshell
- A Punto de Atención al Emprendedor (Entrepreneur Support Point) is an office, physical or online, that can register you as self-employed.
- With a single document, the DUE, you register with the Tax Office and Social Security at the same time.
- It's a public service and the procedure is free.
Puntos de Atención al Emprendedor exist so that starting a business isn't a headache. There are offices in chambers of commerce, town councils and associations, and it can also be done online.
What they do for you
- Process your self-employed registration with the Tax Office and Social Security at the same time.
- Set up some types of company online.
- Give you information about grants and how to get started.
The DUE
The Single Electronic Document (Documento Único Electrónico, DUE) is the form that brings everything together. It's filled in once and the system sends it to each administration: the Bizkaia Tax Office and Social Security. So you don't have to go to two places or repeat your details.
It has to be signed. Registration through a Punto de Atención al Emprendedor is signed. In our procedure you sign the draft with your finger or mouse before we file it.
Frequently asked questions
Is it the same as an accountant's office?
No. The Punto de Atención al Emprendedor processes your registration, but it doesn't handle your taxes or advise you day to day.