Start a Business in Cordoba Es

Permits, costs, timeline, and step-by-step requirements.

4 permitsDeclaración Responsable: same day to 2 weeks. Licencia de Actividad: 4-12 weeks.💰 €500-€1,500

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Overview

Starting a business in Cordoba Es requires a Licencia de Actividad / Declaración Responsable through the Ayuntamiento. Base fee: €500-€1,500.

Required Permits

Alta en Hacienda (tax registration with Agencia Tributaria)
Alta de autónomo (self-employed registration with Seguridad Social, ~€300/month)
IAE (business activity tax — exempt first 2 years for new businesses)
Licencia de Actividad / Declaración Responsable (from Ayuntamiento)

Step-by-Step Process

1

Alta en Hacienda (tax registration with Agencia Tributaria)

2

Alta de autónomo (self-employed registration with Seguridad Social, ~€300/month)

3

IAE (business activity tax — exempt first 2 years for new businesses)

4

Licencia de Actividad / Declaración Responsable (from Ayuntamiento)

Costs

Estimated total: €500-€1,500 depending on permits and inspections.

Contact

Ayuntamiento

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Common Mistakes

Declaración Responsable allows SAME-DAY opening for low-risk (actividad inocua) businesses
Actividad clasificada (restaurant, bar) requires full Licencia de Actividad — 2-8 weeks
Municipal fees: €500-€1,500
Autónomo: €80/month first year (tarifa plana), ~€300/month after
Must register with Agencia Tributaria BEFORE municipal licence
Standard Ayuntamiento process — sede electrónica portal available

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