Q: How a company in Latvia can send my salary in Spain?

When working remotely for a corporation in Latvia , you salary can be send to Spain but the company must have a physical office there. The rules for remuneration of a remote worker in Spain are similar to those of a temporary worker. The main difference is that the worker is not employed by the company that has the physical office in Spain, but by the one that has the office in Latvia . This means that the worker has to be employed by a company that has a physical office in Latvia, but the company must have a physical office in Spain.

Question 1

Can I work remotely for a company in Latvia while being in Spain?

Accepted Answer

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:

The company is located in a country with a different tax system than Spain.
The company has a different tax number than the one you have in Spain.
The company is a legal entity with a registered office in a different country than Spain.
The company is a limited liability company.

Is it possible to work from a different country than Spain while being in Spain? Yes, but we recommend to check the following key points first:
What is the difference between a company in Spain and a company in a different country? A company is a legal entity that is registered in Spain. It is the entity that is taxed.

Question 2

How to live in Spain and find remote work in Latvia?

Accepted Answer

Finding remote work in Latvia if you are located in Spain might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to live in Latvia. You can live in Spain and work remotely in Latvia.

Latvia is a country in the Baltic region of Europe. It is situated between Russia and Estonia. It is the second smallest country in the European Union. The country is divided into regions, municipalities, and local communities. Latvia is a member of the European Union.
Latvia is a small country, with a population of only 2.8 million people. The majority of the population lives in the capital city, Riga. The country has a population of only 2.8 million people.
Latvia has a GDP of $42 billion and an annual growth rate of 4.1%. The unemployment rate is low at 4.1%.

Question 3

How a company in Latvia can send my salary in Spain?

Accepted Answer

When working remotely for a corporation in Latvia, you salary can be send to Spain but the company must have a physical office there. The rules for remuneration of a remote worker in Spain are similar to those of a temporary worker. The main difference is that the worker is not employed by the company that has the physical office in Spain, but by the one that has the office in Latvia. This means that the worker has to be employed by a company that has a physical office in Latvia, but the company must have a physical office in Spain.

Question 4

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Spain for a company in Latvia?

Accepted Answer

If you are working remotely in Spain for a corporation established in Latvia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it’s not.

I’m currently working remotely for a company in Spain for a company established in Latvia. I’m not a resident of Spain, but I’m paying taxes to the Spanish government.
The Spanish tax system is quite complicated and not only it is based on the company’s location, but it is also based on the worker’s location.

So, what happens when you are working remotely for a company in Spain and you are not a resident of Spain?

What taxes do I need to pay?
There are three types of taxes that you need to pay:
Social Security
VAT
Corporate Income Tax
If you are working for a company in Spain and you are not a resident of Spain, you are not required to pay social security.
If you are working for a company in Spain and you are a resident of Spain, you are required to pay social security.
Social security is mandatory for everyone in Spain, regardless of whether you are a resident or not.
If you are working for a company in Spain and you are not a resident of Spain, you are not required to pay VAT.