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# How to Deregister as a Self-Employed (Autónomo) in Spain

## **1️⃣ Access the Social Security portal**


Go to the official site of the [Social Security Office](https://portal.seg-social.gob.es/wps/portal/importass/importass/Categorias/Altas%2C+bajas+y+modificaciones/Bajas+y+modificaciones/Baja_trabajo_autonomo), or alternatively, search on Google:
**“Baja autónomo Seguridad Social”**

The first result should take you directly to the correct section.

## **2️⃣ Click on “Solicitar baja” (Request deregistration)**

Once inside the portal, click the **“Solicitar baja”** button.

## **3️⃣ Log in using a valid digital identification method**

You will need a valid digital identification method.

Companio recommends:
* ✅ **Digital Certificate**
* ✅ **SMS verification**

Both are secure and accepted methods.

## **4️⃣ Select the reason for deregistration**

In most cases, you should select:

👉 **“Cese de actividad” (End of activity)**

## **5️⃣ Set the effective date**

Choose the date on which you want the deregistration to take effect.

Typically:
👉 The same day you are completing the process. You won't be able to invoice anymore from that date.

## **6️⃣ Choose the contribution end date**

We recommend selecting:

👉 **“Cotizar hasta la fecha de fin de actividad”**
(Contribute until the end date of activity)

This helps avoid unnecessary additional Social Security charges.

## **7️⃣ Confirm your IAE code**

Select the IAE code corresponding to your activity.

In most cases:
* It will already be pre-filled.
* You just need to confirm it.

## **8️⃣ Review and confirm**

Review all the information carefully.

Click **“Confirmar”**.

Your deregistration will be processed immediately.

## **📄 Important documentation**

After completing the process:
* The system will automatically generate official documents.
* Please download and send these documents to us.
* [For the Off-boarding process] Upload them to your Companio dashboard in the corresponding section so we can properly complete your off-boarding process.

If you need assistance at any stage, feel free to contact us via chat.