Live in Spain while having a job in South Korea

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

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

  1. Your company is a local company and you are not working for a global company. This is very important, as the tax laws and regulations in Spain are different to the ones in Korea.
  2. Your company has a local office in Spain. If not, you need to be very careful about the following:
    a. If you are a freelancer, you may need to register as an independent worker with the Spanish tax authority.
    b. If you are a company, you will need to register as a company in Spain, and be aware that the tax rate is very different.
    c. If you are a freelancer, you will need to register as an independent worker with the Spanish tax authority, and then you will need to pay a tax on your earnings.
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    a.
    c.

How to find remote work in South Korea while living in Spain?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in South Korea even though you are located in Spain. For that we need to do a little bit of work on our side.

If you are located in Spain, the first thing you need to do is to get a visa for South Korea. In case you already have a visa, then you need to go to your local consulate and get the visa renewed. You can find the information about the visa renewal process here.
If you don’t have a visa yet, then you need to get one. The process is simple, and it only takes a couple of days. However, the thing you need to do before getting a visa is to get an invitation letter from your company. You can read more about the invitation letter here.
Once you have the visa, you can apply for the job. However, it is always better to have an invitation letter with you. It will make the process a lot smoother.
Once you have the invitation letter and visa, then you can start applying for jobs in South Korea. The process of applying for the job is very simple. You just need to follow the instructions on the job portal.
As you can see, it is quite easy to find remote jobs in South Korea. However, you need to work on your side to make the process a bit smoother.
If you want to learn more about South Korea, then you can read my other article about it.

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

You can get paid in Spain even if you are working for a company in South Korea, however , you will have to work in Spain for at least a month before you get paid in Spain.

If you are working for a corporation in South Korea, you will have to work for at least a month in Spain before you get paid in Spain.
This is because it is a requirement for the company to have a Spanish company, and the Spanish company will have to be registered in Spain.
In addition, the company in South Korea will have to be registered in Spain.

How to get paid in Spain when working for a corporation in Spain?
If you are working for a corporation in Spain, you will have to work for at least a month in Spain before you get paid in Spain.
The company in Spain will have to be registered in Spain.
You will have to work in Spain for at least a month.

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

When working remotely in Spain for a firm based in South Korea, taxes might be tricky, therefore , it is important to understand the tax rules of Spain.

Tax on income
There are three main taxes on income in Spain: Income tax, value added tax (VAT) and the tax on consumption.
Income tax (IRPF) is the tax on your salary and is charged at different rates depending on your income level. The rate of income tax is charged on your gross income, which is the total amount of your income before deductions.
The highest income tax rate in Spain is 37% on a gross income of over €150,000 per year. The highest marginal rate of 37% is applied on a gross income of over €50,000 per year.
If you are in Spain and you have a salary of over €50,000, you will have to pay a 37% tax on the income. If you are in Spain and you have a salary of over €150,000, you will have to pay a 37% tax on the income.
You are exempt from paying income tax if your income is below €13,200.
You are also exempt from paying income tax if your income is below €12,000 if you are a student, below €16,000 if you are a self-employed person, or if you are a pensioner.
The highest marginal rate of income tax is charged on a gross income of over €50,000 per year.