
Madrid's Self-Employed Grow: 2,110 More Employers in Six Months
The Community of Madrid adds 8,086 self-employed workers in the first half of 2026, strengthening its productive fabric and job creation capacity.
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The Community of Madrid adds 8,086 self-employed workers in the first half of 2026, strengthening its productive fabric and job creation capacity.

While insolvency proceedings fall in the region, company closures show a significant increase compared to the national trend.

The Community of Madrid registers an 11.7% year-on-year increase in foreign workers, with over 3.5 million nationally.

The year-on-year increase in industrial turnover in the region is 2.8 points below the state average, although the annual cumulative figure surpasses the national trend.

Electricity, gas, and private transport prices push the general CPI up, while food inflation moderates.

The new contract, valid from November 2026 to March 2027, boosts seat capacity by over 30% to enhance connectivity.

The average rental price in Spain rises 0.07% monthly and 9.45% annually, according to pisos.com.

The firm, led by architect Cristina Beltrán, promotes a comprehensive advisory model that combines urban planning, architecture, and administrative management to streamline the obtaining of tourist authorizations.

The City Council has implemented a dynamic system for selling disused items, promoting the circular economy and generating revenue for public services.

The Community of Madrid will invest up to 2028 to facilitate the adoption of artificial intelligence in the regional business fabric, adding European funds.

The average price per square meter in the region stands at 19.27 euros, marking the second-highest historical drop, although some municipalities show increases.

The Community of Madrid registered 45,218 vacancies, surpassed only by Catalonia, with a general decrease of 11% compared to June.