Disguised Employment

Disguised Employment

"They want to hire me, but only if I go freelance": how to tell a fair deal from a disguised job

September 14, 2026

The offer has landed. You’d be working for that company almost every day, with a fixed desk and a schedule they’ve already told you about. But instead of a contract, they’re asking you to register as self-employed (autónomo) and invoice them every month. And the question on your mind isn’t whether the job itself is interesting, it’s another one: is this even legal? Does it pay off? And above all, how much do you need to ask for so you don’t come out losing?

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