The Zaragoza Office for Promoting Self-Employment Records 160 Business Ideas in Five Months
The Zaragoza Office for Promoting Self-Employment has solidified its position as a reference point for entrepreneurs since its launch in May 2025. During this period, the service has compiled 160 business ideas registered in its database and has managed information on nearly 7,800,000 euros in municipal support. The initiative, promoted by Mayor Natalia Chueca, works closely with professional associations UPTA and ATA.
The Office has registered 244 personalized consultations since its inception, of which 145 were conducted in person. Self-employed professionals have sought advice on accounting and finance, marketing, legal matters, business planning, and administrative procedures. The registered entrepreneurs are developing projects in sectors such as pastry, retail, hospitality, workshops, and personal services.
One of the highlighted initiatives is the program Safe Transfer, Keys to Transfer a Business, aimed at facilitating generational change. The program offers 10 hours of technical consulting covering objective valuation, legal, tax, administrative, financial, and communication aspects. The municipal website has published 24 business transfer opportunities, with three confirmed successful cases: a coffee and tea shop, a fruit stall in the market, and a pizzeria that have changed owners.
2025 Municipal Subsidy Lines
The City Council distributes 7,780,000 euros in structured subsidies as follows:
150,000 euros for businesses affected by construction work. In the first quarter, they received 20,400 euros distributed among 16 applications that met the requirements.
500,000 euros in grants to municipal markets, including operational spending and investment for 13 markets and 4 new stalls, aimed at revitalization, digital promotion, and renovations.
950,000 euros for commercial innovation projects, hospitality, and services, with 72 projects submitted and a total investment exceeding 2 million euros. The grants range from 8,000 to 30,000 euros and include digitalization, artificial intelligence, and process modernization.
1,000,000 euros in support for self-employed individuals and micro-enterprises, with 527 files opened. Funding will cover between 50% and 80% of projects depending on the legal form and size of the company.
300,000 euros for the initiation and transfer of activity, aimed at new entrepreneurs and those acquiring existing businesses. A total of 36 actions will be subsidized with an average assistance of 9,000 euros.
380,000 euros for socio-labor integration programs, pending publication, which will enhance employability for groups facing challenges in accessing the labor market.
4,500,000 euros for the «We Will Return» program, which encourages consumption in small businesses and local services.
