Hi Sabine,

I think you are best talking to a Gestor. Joan at the junction to Jesus is very helpful, and speaks a little English.

If you already have a shop to rent, usually the permissions have already been granted, and you just pay the rent, insurance etc. but if it is a new venture then you have to ask permission at the Ajuntament.

He will also tell you if you have to register as a company, or be self employed, because there are different rates of "autonomous" or paying taxes and national insurance to us!

Hope this helps.

Jools