Working in Hong Kong for a corporation in Spain

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

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

  1. The company must be registered in Spain
  2. You must have a valid Spanish visa
  3. You must have a valid Hong Kong visa
  4. You must have a valid residence permit

Can I work remotely in Spain and live in Hong Kong? Yes, you can. However, you must have a valid residence permit in Hong Kong.
Can I live in Spain and work remotely for a company in Hong Kong? Yes, it is possible. However, we usually recommend double-checking the following points:
Can I live in Spain and work remotely for a company in Spain? Yes, it is possible.
Yes, you can.
Yes, it is possible.

How to find remote work in Spain while living in Hong Kong?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Spain even though you are located in Hong Kong. For that we will have to check the visa requirements for working in Spain.

The Spanish government requires a work visa for any non-EU national to work in Spain. In case you are already working in Spain, you will need to renew your visa.

So, how to get a visa to work in Spain?
The procedure to get a visa to work in Spain is different for different categories of non-EU nationals. You will need to apply for a visa from the Spanish consulate in Hong Kong.
If you are an EU national, you can apply for a visa online at the Consulate General of Spain in Hong Kong.
You can apply for a visa for Spain for a period of three months, six months, or one year.
You can also apply for a visa for Spain for a period of three months, six months, or one year.
If you are a non-EU national, you can apply for a visa online at the Consulate General of Spain in Hong Kong.
Visa requirements for working in Spain
The work visa for Spain is different for different categories of non-EU nationals.

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

You can get paid in Hong Kong even if you are working for a company in Spain, however , you need to be aware of the laws in Hong Kong.

There are many companies that are based in Spain, but they have a branch office in Hong Kong. So, the employees of the Spanish company are working from their home office in Spain and they are also working in Hong Kong.
The employees of the Spanish company are working from their home office in Spain and they are also working in Hong Kong.
However, they are not working in Hong Kong from their home office in Spain. They are working from their home office in Spain and they are also working in Hong Kong.
If you are working from your home office in Spain and you are also working in Hong Kong, then you can get paid in Hong Kong. However, you need to be aware of the laws in Hong Kong.
If you are working for a company in Spain and you are working from your home office in Spain and you are also working in Hong Kong, then you can get paid in Hong Kong.

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

When working remotely in Hong Kong for a firm based in Spain, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is important to know about the taxes that will be imposed in Hong Kong if you are working remotely for a company based in Hong Kong.

As of the 1st of January 2018, the rate of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Hong Kong is 14%. This means that the tax rate in Hong Kong for a service provider is 14%.
If you are working remotely from a company based in Hong Kong, then you will be subject to the tax rate that applies in Hong Kong, i.e. the rate of 14% GST. If you are working remotely for a company based in Spain, then the tax rate will be 5%.
In order to avoid any tax, you will need to apply for an e-invoicing certificate from the supplier. This will enable you to submit the invoice electronically. The e-invoicing certificate will also enable you to file your GST returns.