Vigo ranks National top 15 in number of self-employed workers in Spain
Vigo is Galicia's largest city and an important economic hub in northwestern Spain. Pontevedra has 67,926 freelancers (June 2025), and the city stands out for its strong automotive industry (PSA-Stellantis), leading European port, and top-tier fishing and naval sector.
The city offers a solid industrial market, growing service sector, good quality of life and competitive costs. Vigo has undergone significant economic transformation, diversifying beyond traditional industry into technology, specialized services and maritime logistics.
With Verifactu mandatory from July 2027, Pontevedra's 67,926 freelancers need compatible software. BeeL.es provides the perfect solution: guaranteed compliance, instant setup and 8,90€/month pricing.
Automotive industry: PSA-Stellantis and suppliers
Leading port: one of Europe's most important for fishing
Naval sector: shipbuilding and repair
Atlantic location: Rías Baixas tourism, gastronomy
Competitive costs: more affordable living than major capitals
University and vocational training: generating technical talent
Starting 1 July 2027, every freelancer under direct estimation must use Verifactu-certified software. Companies have until 1 January 2027. This directly affects the 67.926 registered self-employed workers in Vigo.
Using non-certified software can result in fines of up to €50,000 per fiscal year. The Tax Agency is already notifying freelancers about the obligation to adapt.
With BeeL.es, you comply with Verifactu from day one. No complex setup, no surprises, no fine print. Just simple, law-compliant invoicing from 4,90€/mo.
Pontevedra (where Vigo is located) has 67,926 active freelancers (June 2025). Galicia totals 204,736 self-employed workers, with Vigo as the province's main economic driver.
The main sectors are: automotive and industrial suppliers, naval sector services, maritime logistics and transport, fishing and agri-food, retail, professional services, tourism (Rías Baixas), and technology (emerging). Vigo particularly excels in industry and specialized services.
Vigo offers a solid industrial market with B2B service demand, a leading European port, competitive costs, high quality of life, proximity to Portugal, and a diversified economy. It's ideal for freelancers in industrial sectors, logistics, specialized services and technology.
Pontevedra's 67,926 freelancers must use Verifactu-compatible software from July 2027. BeeL.es is the best option: 100% regulation-compliant, 5-minute setup, 8,90€/month pricing. Prepare ahead of time.