How much holiday do employees get in Spain?

At least 30 calendar days of paid leave a year, plus national and regional public holidays. Leave cannot be paid out while employment continues, and employees must know their dates at least two months ahead.

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Unless the collective agreement says otherwise, up to six months for qualified technicians and two months for other employees, or three months in companies with fewer than 25 employees. It must be agreed in writing.

On an indefinite contract, employer Social Security contributions are 30.65% of salary up to a monthly base of €5,101.20 in 2026, plus work accident cover that depends on the activity. Through Fronted you also pay €390 per employee/month, and statutory costs are passed through at cost with no markup.

Yes. We set up your SL and run it, including accounting and payroll, and we handle the move of your employees, including the contracts and paperwork. Your dedicated contact stays the same.

Dismissal needs a lawful ground. Objective dismissal requires 15 days' notice and 20 days' pay per year of service, capped at 12 months. Unfair dismissal costs 33 days' pay per year, capped at 24 months.

No. Through Fronted's Employer of Record, your employees are employed by our own Spanish entity, so you can hire without an SL. When you want your own company, we set it up and run it for you, including accounting and payroll.