Live in Spain while having a job in Belgium

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

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

  1. You have a contract with your current employer in Belgium, and you can prove this contract.
  2. You have a contract with your current employer in Spain, and you can prove this contract.
  3. You have a contract with your current employer in Spain, but you do not have a contract with your current employer in Belgium.
  4. You do not have a contract with your current employer in Belgium, but you do have a contract with your current employer in Spain.

If you can prove that you have the required contracts, then you can work from anywhere in the EU.
My girlfriend lives in Spain and works in Belgium. She has a contract in Belgium, but she does not have a contract in Spain.

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

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Belgium even though you are located in Spain. For that we need to be aware of the requirements for getting a remote job in Belgium. You need to be a resident of Belgium. So, if you are not a resident of Belgium, you cannot apply for a remote job in Belgium. You can only apply for a remote job if you are a resident of Belgium.

Usually, the job offers are for the residents of Belgium. But there are exceptions. So, you need to be aware of them.
If you are a resident of Belgium, you need to be a Belgian citizen. If you are not a Belgian citizen, you cannot apply for a remote job in Belgium. So, if you are not a Belgian citizen, you need to be a resident of Belgium.
You need to be a Belgian citizen.
If you are not a resident of Belgium, you cannot apply for a remote job in Belgium. So, if you are not a resident of Belgium, you need to be a Belgian citizen.

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

You can get paid in Spain even if you are working for a company in Belgium, however , you have to make sure that you are in Spain when you are being paid.

If you work in Spain, you can apply for the “Visa de residencia”. This is a residence permit for a foreigner who is going to live in Spain for a period of at least three months. This is the document that will enable you to get paid in Spain.
The Spanish government will only issue the residence permit to a foreigner who is a worker or a self-employed person. The residence permit will enable you to work in Spain.
What you need to do is to apply for the residence permit through a company that is based in Spain. This is because the company that is going to employ you in Spain has to be a Spanish company and it is not allowed to employ a foreigner.
The residence permit will enable you to work for the company in Spain. The company will pay you a salary in Spain. The company will pay you the salary in Spain and you will be entitled to a tax deduction for the salary that you are paid in Spain.
The question of how to get paid in Spain when working remotely for a corporation in Belgium is a very interesting one. The answer to this question is not so straightforward.
In fact, the answer to this question is dependent on the corporation that you are working for.

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 Belgium, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is important to understand the tax system in Spain and how it affects you.

If you are working for a company based in Spain, you are liable for taxes in Spain. However, you are also required to file taxes in your home country.
If you are a freelancer, you are liable for taxes in Spain. If you are working for a company in Spain, you are liable for taxes in Spain.
Taxes in Spain
Taxes in Spain are paid by the worker. The worker is responsible for paying taxes in Spain.