Working in Guatemala for a corporation in Spain

By Mark 23 May 2022

Can I live in Guatemala and work remotely for a company in Spain?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. You are able to work remotely
  2. You have a good internet connection
  3. You have a good phone connection
  4. You have a good visa
  5. You have a good visa for the country you are visiting

How to find remote work in Spain while living in Guatemala?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Spain even though you are located in Guatemala. For that we have to know how to find remote work in Spain while living in Guatemala.

If you want to work in Spain, you have to go through the Spanish company that you want to work for. If you are not a Spanish citizen, you have to be a Spanish citizen.
You have to know that you can work in Spain as a foreign worker.
If you are a Spanish citizen, you can work in Spain as a foreign worker.

How to get paid in Guatemala when working remotely for a corporation in Spain?

You can get paid in Guatemala even if you are working for a company in Spain, however , you must do some work from Spain and get paid in Spain.

I’m from Guatemala and I’m working for a company in Spain. I’m working from Guatemala and I’m making the company in Spain pay me in Guatemala.

How do taxes work in Guatemala if I’m working remotely for a company Guatemala?

When working remotely in Guatemala for a firm based in Spain, taxes might be tricky, therefore I’ll help you out with the best tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years.

Taxes in Guatemala
Guatemala has a very complex tax system. There are three main taxes:
Corporate tax (Impuesto de Sociedades)
Personal Income tax (Impuesto Sobre la Renta)
Social Security tax (Impuesto Sobre la Renta Social)
Corporate tax
The corporate tax is a tax on the profits of a company. The rate is 20% and the tax is calculated based on the profits of the company. The tax is not calculated on the basis of the number of employees, but on the basis of the number of employees that are working for the company.
Personal Income tax
The personal income tax is a tax on the income of an individual. The rate is 30% and the tax is calculated based on the income of the individual.
Social Security tax
The social security tax is a tax on the income of an individual. The rate is 10% and the tax is calculated based on the income of the individual.