Work in Serbia for a company based in Spain

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

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

  1. If you are an EU national, you are entitled to work in any EU country.
  2. If you are not an EU national, you are entitled to work in any EU country.
  3. If you are not an EU national, you are not entitled to work in any EU country.

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

Finding remote work in Spain if you are located in Serbia might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to learn how to live in Spain and find remote work in Spain.

How to live in Spain?
If you are living in Serbia, you probably know that Spain is one of the most visited countries in the world.
If you are not familiar with Spain, we are going to share with you some of the things that you should know before moving to Spain.
Spain is a country with a lot of history, culture and traditions. You can find ancient cities like Girona, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza, Bilbao, etc.
You can also find modern cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Bilbao, etc.
Spain is a great country for people who love the beach and the Mediterranean sea.
Spain is a country with a lot of jobs and work opportunities.
Spain is a country where people enjoy their holidays and they like to travel.
Spain is a country where the cost of living is affordable.
Spain is a country with a lot of culture and traditions.
Spain is a country where you can enjoy the best nightlife in Europe.

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

When working remotely for a corporation in Spain, you salary can be send to Serbia but there are some conditions.

Your salary is sent to the bank account of the company in Spain. But you can choose to receive your salary in the account of the company in Serbia.
You will be able to receive your salary in your bank account in Serbia within one month after the end of your employment contract in Spain.
If you work for more than one month in Spain, you can choose to receive your salary in your bank account in Serbia.

How much does it cost?
The cost is very low, because it is a free service.
In case you receive your salary in the account of the company in Serbia, the company in Spain will pay you the difference between the salary you received in Spain and the salary you will receive in Serbia.
If you work for more than one month in Spain, the company in Spain will pay you the difference between the salary you received in Spain and the salary you will receive in Serbia for each additional month you work in Spain.

How long does it take?
You will receive your salary in the account of the company in Serbia within one month after the end of your employment contract in Spain.
If you work for more than one month in Spain, you will receive your salary in your bank account in Serbia within one month after the end of your employment contract in Spain.

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

If you are working remotely in Serbia for a corporation established in Spain, taxes could seem complicated but in fact it’s not that difficult. Let’s see what to do to pay taxes in Spain when you are working in Serbia for a company in Spain.

Working remotely in Serbia for a company in Spain
First of all, you need to register yourself as a self-employed worker in Serbia and obtain a work permit for Serbia. You can find more information on this topic here.
After you have been registered as a self-employed worker in Serbia, you should register yourself as a contractor working in Spain. In this case, you will need a work permit for Spain and a residence permit for Spain. To get a residence permit in Spain, you will need a residence permit in Serbia, a work permit in Spain and a valid passport. You can get more information about residence permits in Spain here.
In order to get a work permit in Spain, you will need to provide the following documents:

  1. A passport with a valid visa, or a passport that has been issued with a residence permit in Spain
  2. A residence permit in Serbia
  3. A work permit in Spain
  4. A valid passport for Serbia
  5. A letter of invitation
  6. A work contract
  7. An invoice (if you are an employee)
  8. An invoice (if you are a contractor)