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Pluriactividad: when you contribute through two systems

Pluriactividad is being registered as a freelancer and, at the same time, working as an employee, contributing to two regimes at once. It can entitle you to reductions in your cuota and to a refund of excess contributions.

Pluriactividad is being registered as a freelancer and, at the same time, working as an employee for a company. You contribute to two regimes at once: the RETA for your self-employed work and the general regime for your job.

Because you contribute twice, the law recognises it can be excessive. That's why pluriactividad can entitle you to reductions in your cuota in the early years and to a refund of excess contributions if you go over certain limits across both regimes.

How Cece sees it

If you combine a job with your freelance work, don't assume you're paying the right amount: pluriactividad has benefits that often have to be claimed. Worth reviewing with your gestoría so you don't leave money unclaimed.

Frequently asked questions

Do I pay the full cuota de autónomos if I'm also employed?

You still have to register as a freelancer, but pluriactividad can give you reductions in your cuota and the right to recover excess contributions if you exceed certain limits across both regimes. The conditions are worth confirming with Social Security.

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