We remind you that you have the opportunity to modify the contribution base of the Special Regime for Self-Employed Workers (RETA) and the fee to pay, within the limits allowed according to age, from July 1 to September 30. It is the third deadline of 2021, but the last opportunity for those who want their base to rise or fall within the year. Starting in October, the changes would not take effect until 2022.
The self-employed are the only ones who can choose the basis for which they contribute. This decision is very important since your current benefits and your future pension depend on it.
The choice made of the quota will be very important, since this is the parameter that determines the amount of benefits that the self-employed person will receive in the event of illness, accident, unemployment, maternity or retirement. From July 1 to September 30, self-employed workers can change their contribution base. It is the third deadline of 2021, but the last opportunity for those who want their base to rise or fall within the year. Starting in October, the changes would not take effect until 2022.
The contribution base can be modified easily and electronically through the RED system. However, you must take into account the procedures and periods to make the change.
As of 01-01-2018, it is established that the self-employed may change their contribution base up to 4 times a year, choosing another within the minimum and maximum limits that are applicable to them in each year (the first day of April, July, October and January). Until then, only 2 changes were allowed per year (before May 1, with effect from the following July 1; and before November 1, with effect from January 1 of the following year).
Well, keep in mind that until September 30, 2021 inclusive, and with effect from October 1, you have the opportunity to modify the contribution base of the Special Regime for Self-Employed Workers (RETA) and the fee to pay, within the limits allowed according to your age.
In addition, you can also request that the amount for which you contribute be increased automatically each year in the same proportion as the minimum or maximum contribution base has increased, or communicate that you renounce said increase, all of which must also be communicated before the October 1st.
The request to change the contribution base in the Special Regime for self-employed workers can be requested directly by the self-employed person through the Social Security Electronic Headquarters, if they have a digital certificate or username/password or through the Change of contribution base service. -self-employed.
Likewise, the request can be submitted using the Application Form for Change of Contribution Base in the Special Regime for Self-Employed Workers (TC.4005).
, we would appreciate it if you let us know as soon as possible.
If you are interested in modifying the contribution base (in order to increase the calculation base for retirement or temporary disability leave), you can contact this office for any questions or clarifications you may have in this regard (Phone 968 45 46 24, or through the Contact Form).
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