FUNDAE: What is it and why is it important for your company?

FUNDAE: What is it and why is it important for your company?

When we talk about subsidized training, we inevitably come across the acronym FUNDAE. However, although many companies have heard of it, few truly understand what it is, how it works, and why it's a key tool for their employees' professional development and their business growth.

In this first blog post from DEGIR Consulting, we want to explain it clearly and directly. We're not going to sell you anything; we just want you to understand what's in front of you: an opportunity that, if managed well, can transform your company.

What is FUNDAE?

FUNDAE is the State Foundation for Training in Employment. If you're more familiar with the term Tripartite Foundation, that's because that's what it was called before 2015.

Its purpose is simple: to facilitate and promote the continuous training of workers in Spain through a system of bonuses via Social Security contributions.

Key points about FUNDAE:

• All companies that pay social security contributions for their employees have an annual training credit.

• This credit is proportional to the amount paid in the previous year.

• If you don't use it, you lose it at the end of the year.

It's that simple. Training credit isn't a gift or a handout. It's money you've already paid through social security contributions that you can now recover in the form of training for your team.

What is Subsidized Training?

Subsidized training is the mechanism that allows companies to use FUNDAE credit to finance training activities for their employees.

Why is it important?

Because it's a unique opportunity to:

• Improve your employees' skills.

• Increase your team's productivity.

• Adapt to market changes.

• Retaining talent in your company.

Training is not an expense, it is an investment that, moreover, if managed correctly, does not represent a direct cost for your company.

The myth of “free” training

Let's be clear: subsidized training is not free.

It can be fully subsidized, yes, but the credit used to finance it comes from contributions already made by the company and its employees. It's money that has already been paid.

So, when you hear that training is "free," remember:

• It's not a gift.

• It's not helpful.

• It's a right you've paid for and can now get back.

And this is where the importance of managing that credit correctly comes in, so as not to lose it.

How the FUNDAE bonus system works

The process, explained simply, works like this:

1. Check your available credit: You can do this through the FUNDAE portal.

2. Plan the training: Define which skills you need to enhance in your team.

3. Registration for training: Inform FUNDAE of the selected courses.

4. Delivery of training: Make sure that everything meets the established requirements.

5. Justification and bonus: At the end, submit the necessary documentation to apply the bonus to Social Security contributions.

Easy, right? Well, not always. Administrative errors are more common than you might think, and they can result in losing your bonus.

Why do many companies not use their FUNDAE credit?

Despite the obvious benefits, many companies don't use their training credits. Why?

1. Lack of awareness: They don't know they are entitled to this credit.

2. Bureaucracy: The procedures may seem complex.

3. Lack of time: Small businesses, in particular, do not have the resources to manage these processes.

4. Fear of making mistakes: A mistake in management can invalidate the bonus.

At DEGIR Consulting, we simplify this entire process so you can focus on what's really important: training your team and growing your business.

Why is subsidized training a smart investment?

In today's rapidly changing job market, training is one of the most powerful tools companies have to stay competitive.

Investing in training means investing in:

• More competent and motivated teams.

• Rapid adaptation to new challenges.

• Improved productivity and performance.

• Creating a strong, growth-oriented corporate culture.

Training is not optional, it is a strategic necessity.

How can DEGIR Consulting help you?

At DEGIR Consulting, we don't sell training, we manage opportunities.

• We help you calculate and optimize your FUNDAE credit.

• We take care of all the administrative and documentary management.

• We design training programs aligned with your business objectives.

• We guarantee regulatory compliance at every step.

Don't waste time or money. Make the most of your FUNDAE credit with an expert team by your side.

Conclusion: Training as the key to success

Subsidized training is not just an administrative procedure or a legal obligation. It is a strategic tool for the growth of any company.

At DEGIR Consulting , we help you ensure that every euro of your training credit has a positive and measurable impact on your team and your business.