Living in Pakistan while working in Spain

By Mark 08 April 2022

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

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

  1. Your employer must have a presence in Spain.
  2. You must have a Spanish work permit.
  3. You must have a residence permit.
  4. You must have a valid passport.
  5. You must be able to prove that you have sufficient funds to support yourself.
  6. You must have a valid health insurance.
  7. You must have a valid visa.

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

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Spain even though you are located in Pakistan. For that we need to apply for the Spanish visa, which is a relatively simple process. Once you have the visa, you can work from anywhere in the world.

Spain is a great place to live and work. It is a very safe country, which is why it is a popular destination for expatriates. The country has a very low crime rate and is very friendly towards foreigners.
Spain is a very safe country, which is why it is a popular destination for expatriates.

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

You can get paid in Pakistan even if you are working for a company in Spain, however , there are a few things that you need to know first.

This article is for those who are working remotely for a corporation in Spain and are not aware of the tax laws in Spain.

  1. You have to pay tax in Spain
    The first thing that you need to know is that you have to pay tax in Spain. The tax that you need to pay is the Spanish Value Added Tax (IVA).
    You can get a form from the Spanish Tax Office (Municipal Tax Office) that you can use to file your tax returns.
  2. You have to file your tax returns in Spain
    You will have to file your tax returns in Spain. You can get the form from the Spanish Tax Office (Municipal Tax Office) and you can also get it from the company that you work for.
  3. You need to have a Spanish bank account
    If you are working remotely for a company in Spain, then you need to have a Spanish bank account. You can have a bank account in Spain or any other country, but you need to have a Spanish bank account.
    You can open a bank account in Spain through a Spanish bank or you can open a bank account in any other country and then transfer the money to your Spanish bank account.
  4. You have to have a Spanish residence permit

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

When working remotely in Pakistan for a firm based in Spain, taxes might be tricky, therefore I’m wondering how does the Pakistani government handle this. I’m thinking of a situation where a company in Pakistan has a client in Spain and the employee in Pakistan is working remotely for the company in Spain.
How do the taxes work in this situation?

You will need to file a PF1 form with the tax department. You will need to show that you are working for a foreign employer. You will also need to show that you are a non-resident of Pakistan.
This will be your “tax liability” and you will be required to pay tax on it.
For the first part of your question, you will need to file a form called PFThe form is available at the tax department website.
For the second part of your question, you will need to pay tax on the income you earn.
You should note that the tax rate is different for non-residents and residents.
The tax rate for a non-resident is 25% of the total income earned.
The tax rate for a resident is 30% of the total income earned.

The tax rate is different for non-residents and residents.