Living in Spain while working in the US

By Mark 06 April 2022

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

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

  1. Your company has a US office in a city where you live, and where you would like to work.
  2. Your company has a US office in a city where you would like to work.
  3. You have a valid visa for working in the US.
  4. You can access your company’s US office from your country, and you are able to work in the office.
  5. You are able to access your company’s US office from your country, and you are able to work in the office.

What is the visa for?
In general, you can work in the US for any purpose, as long as you are legally authorized to work in the US.
You can also work in the US for a purpose other than employment. For example, you can work in the US for education, tourism, or business. However, if you are not authorized to work in the US, you may be subject to penalties or even denial of admission.
For employment purposes, the visa allows you to work for a company in the US. This is a temporary visa that you can extend for a period of time.

How to live in Spain and find remote work in the US?

Finding remote work in the US if you are located in Spain might be difficult, therefore we recommend that you move to the US if you are looking for remote work. In this article, we will share with you the best countries for remote work in the US.

The best countries for remote work in the US
Remote work is a very interesting option for those who want to work from home.
We will also share with you the best cities for remote work in the US.

So, what are the best countries for remote work in the US?
Best countries for remote work in the US
We will start by sharing with you the best countries for remote work in the US.
US
The US is one of the most developed countries in the world. It is the second largest economy in the world.
According to the World Bank, the US is the world’s largest economy. It is also the world’s most advanced economy.
The US is a developed country and it has the highest GDP per capita in the world.
According to the World Bank, the US has the highest GDP per capita in the world.
In the US, there is a very high demand for remote work.
The US is a very advanced country.

How a company in the US can send my salary in Spain?

When working remotely for a corporation in the US, you salary can be send to Spain but only by the company. The company will have to pay the taxes and the rest of the money will be sent to your bank account.

I’m from Spain and I’ve been working for a US company for about a year and a half. I’ve been receiving my salary in Spain. Now I’m thinking of working remotely for another company in the US. My question is, when I will receive my salary in Spain? I’m not sure if the company in the US will pay the taxes to Spain or not.
Yes, you can. Your employer in the US will have to pay taxes to the Spanish government.
It’s important to note that you are not “working” in the US. You are working for your US employer. You are working in Spain for your Spanish employer.
The company in the US will not have to pay taxes to the Spanish government.
This is the same situation as if you worked in the US for a US company, but your company sent you to Spain.
 

Yes, they will.
This is a question of tax jurisdiction. The US and Spain are both part of the EU. Therefore, they are both part of the same tax jurisdiction, which is the EU.

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

If you are working remotely in Spain for a corporation established in the US, taxes could seem complicated but in fact it is not that difficult. You will find all the information you need to know in this article.

You are considered a resident of Spain
You are considered a resident of Spain if you have a residence in Spain. This residence can be a house, an apartment, a houseboat, a villa, a farm, a flat, a hotel or any other place where you live.
If you live in a house, you will need to pay the following taxes:
Corporación General de Impuestos (CGI) – You pay a tax of 0.6% to the CGI. This tax is not included in the amount of your monthly salary.
Impuesto sobre la Renta (IR) – You pay a tax of 0.9% to the IR. This tax is included in your monthly salary.
Impuesto sobre la Renta Agregada (IRAA) – You pay a tax of 1.3% to the IRAA.