Extension of the cessation of activity benefit for self-employed workers compatible with self-employment.

Intended for self-employed workers who, at the time of entry into force of this regulation, were receiving the benefit for cessation of activity provided for in article 9 of Royal Decree-Law 24/2020, of June 26, or those who had received until 30/06/2020 the extraordinary benefit for cessation of activity and had not been beneficiaries of the benefit of article 9.

To access the extension (or, where applicable, the benefit), the corresponding application must be submitted.

The requirements to apply

• To be registered and active in the Special Regime for Self-Employed Workers or Self-Employed Workers on October 1, 2020.
• Having covered the minimum contribution period for cessation of activity referred to in article 338 LGSS.3. (12 months).
• To have paid contributions for the 12 months immediately prior and consecutive before the date of the application (or from 01/10/2020, if the benefit is requested up to and including 14/10/2020).
• Not having reached the ordinary age to qualify for a contributory retirement pension and, if it has been reached, not having accredited the contribution period required for it.
• Be up to date with Social Security payments.
• Demonstrate a reduction in turnover during the fourth quarter of 2020 of at least 75% in relation to the same period in 2019.
• Not having obtained, during the fourth quarter of 2020, net income exceeding 5,818.75 euros.
• If they have employees, they must prove compliance with all labor and social security obligations towards their employees.

Amount

• 50% of the minimum contribution base corresponding to the declared activity.
• The managing entity will pay the self-employed worker the amount of contributions for common contingencies that he would have had to pay to the General Treasury of Social Security.

Duration

It will have a maximum duration of 4 months, until 31/01/21.

Other considerations

• The recognition will be provisional and subject to review by the entity managing the benefit.
• It may be compatible with salaried employment if the net income from self-employment and the income from salaried employment do not exceed 2.2 times the national minimum wage. For the purposes of this calculation, the income from salaried employment may not exceed 1.25 times the national minimum wage.
• During the period in which the benefit is received, the self-employed worker must remain registered in the corresponding scheme.

Application

• Applications submitted up to and including 14/10/2020 will take effect from 01/10/2020.
• Applications submitted from October 15th onwards will take effect the day after the application is submitted.

If you believe you meet the requirements to qualify for this benefit, please contact us so that you can submit your application on time, before October 14th.

We are at your disposal for any questions or clarifications you may have.