How to Apply — and Why Acting Fast Matters

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Applications will be submitted entirely online through Madrid’s regional portal. Once registered as self-employed, applicants have a strict three-month window to apply — miss it, and the opportunity is gone.

While the process is ongoing with no fixed deadlines, demand could slow approvals. Combined with Madrid’s extended “Zero Fee” social security scheme, this grant signals a broader effort to make freelancing less risky. It won’t guarantee success — but for many in 2026, it could make starting possible.

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three month window is tight, easy to miss if you’re not paying attention