Working in Argentina for a corporation in Spain

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

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

  1. If the company is based in Spain, you will need to work with the Spanish tax authorities to obtain a Spanish tax residence permit.
  2. If the company is based in Argentina, you will need to work with the Argentine tax authorities to obtain an Argentine tax residence permit.
  3. You will need to be working in Argentina for the entire time you are working for the company.
  4. You will need to be working for the company for a minimum of 2 years.

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

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Spain even though you are located in Argentina. For that we need to know what kind of remote jobs are available in Spain and how to get them.

In this post, we will be discussing the following:

What are the types of remote jobs available in Spain?

How to find remote jobs in Spain?

How to get remote jobs in Spain?
There are many different types of remote jobs available in Spain. Here are some of them:

  1. Freelancing
    Freelancing is one of the most common types of remote jobs available in Spain. Freelancing jobs are available in almost all areas of Spain. If you are an expert in a certain field, you can start a freelance business and offer your services to clients all over the world.
  2. Online teaching
    Online teaching is another type of remote job in Spain. You can teach Spanish to people all over the world. You can teach Spanish online or you can teach Spanish in person. You can teach Spanish online as a full time job or you can teach it as a part time job.
  3. Virtual assistant
    Virtual assistants are another type of remote job in Spain. You can be a virtual assistant in any field. You can be a virtual assistant for an online business or you can be a virtual assistant for a local business.
  4. Online jobs
    There are many different types of online jobs available in Spain.

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

You can get paid in Argentina even if you are working for a company in Spain, however , you will need to have a bank account in Argentina. In order to open a bank account in Argentina you will need a Spanish passport and a valid residence permit in Argentina.

If you have a Spanish passport and a valid residence permit in Argentina, you can work remotely for a Spanish company in Argentina, and get paid in Argentina.
If you don’t have a Spanish passport or a valid residence permit in Argentina, you will need to get a Spanish passport and a valid residence permit in Argentina in order to be able to work for a Spanish company in Argentina.

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

When working remotely in Argentina for a firm based in Spain, taxes might be tricky, therefore I will advise you what you should do to avoid any tax issues.

If you are a foreigner and you are working in Argentina, you will be taxed. It is the same if you are a resident of Argentina. If you are an Argentine citizen, you will be taxed, even if you are working abroad.
So, if you are a foreigner and you are working in Argentina, you will be taxed.
Taxes in Argentina are different for foreigners and residents.
A resident of Argentina will pay taxes on his income.
A foreigner will pay taxes on his income.
A foreigner working in Argentina will pay taxes on his income.