Living in the UK while working in Spain

By Mark 18 May 2022

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

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

  1. You need to have a valid work permit for the UK.
  2. You need to be able to prove that you have the right to work in the UK.
  3. You need to have a valid residence permit for the UK.
  4. You need to have a valid residence permit for Spain.
  5. You need to be able to prove that you have the right to reside in Spain.

How can I work from home in the UK?
You can work from home in the UK if you have a valid work permit. This means that you have a valid work permit and you are a legal resident of the UK.

How can I work from home in Spain?
You can work from home in Spain if you have a valid residence permit. This means that you have a valid residence permit and you are a legal resident of Spain.

How can I work from home in the UK and Spain?
You can work from home in the UK and Spain if you have a valid work permit and residence permit. This means that you have a valid work permit and residence permit and you are a legal resident of the UK and Spain.

How to find remote work in Spain while living in the UK?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Spain even though you are located in the UK. For that we need to consider some things:

  1. You need to be able to speak Spanish
  2. You need to be able to travel to Spain
  3. You need to be able to work from home
  4. You need to be able to travel to the UK
  5. You need to be able to find remote work
  6. You need to have a job offer in Spain
  7. You need to have a visa to work in Spain
  8. You need to have a work permit to work in Spain
  9. You need to be able to work in Spain for a period of time
  10. You need to be able to work in Spain with a UK company

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

You can get paid in the UK even if you are working for a company in Spain, however , you need to be aware of the different tax implications and you need to be very careful when making your decisions.

If you work for a UK company and you work remotely from Spain, you can get paid in the UK. This is because the UK company does not have to pay any UK corporation tax on your UK income.
However, if you work for a Spanish company and you work remotely from the UK, you will need to pay corporation tax in Spain. You will also need to pay a UK tax liability to the HMRC in the UK.
If you are paying corporation tax in Spain and you are also receiving a salary from the UK company, you will need to pay Spanish corporation tax on the salary that you receive.
You will also need to pay UK income tax on the salary that you receive from the UK company.
If you are working for a UK company and you are receiving a salary from a Spanish company, you will need to pay Spanish corporation tax on the salary that you receive. However, you will not need to pay UK income tax on the salary that you receive.
If you are working for a Spanish company and you are receiving a salary from a UK company, you will need to pay Spanish corporation tax on the salary that you receive.

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

When working remotely in the UK for a firm based in Spain, taxes might be tricky, therefore I’d like to know how this works.

I’m currently working remotely for a UK based company, and I’m based in Spain. I’m a freelance developer, and I work for a UK based company.
I’m planning to move to the UK in a few months, and I’m wondering how taxes work if I’m working remotely for a company the UK.
I’m not sure if I’m going to be taxed on my income, or if the company will be taxed. I’m not sure if I should be paying tax on my income, or if the company will be taxed.

I’d be interested to hear from anyone who has done this before.
Thanks.
If you are a freelance developer, you are not a UK resident and so you don’t pay UK income tax.
The company is a UK resident and so is liable for UK corporation tax.
The company is also liable for UK VAT.
As a freelancer, you are not a UK resident, so you don’t pay UK income tax.
The company is a UK resident and is liable for UK corporation tax.
You are not a UK resident, so you don’t pay UK income tax.