Work in Spain for a company based in Lebanon

Can I work remotely in Spain for a company in Lebanon?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. If the company is registered in Spain, you need to be registered in Spain as well.
  2. If the company is registered in Lebanon, you need to be registered in Lebanon as well.
  3. If the company is registered in Lebanon, you need to be registered in Lebanon and Spain.

How can I find a remote job in Lebanon while living in Spain?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Lebanon even if you are located in Spain, for that we have a solution for you: the remote jobs in Lebanon.

If you are looking for a job in Lebanon, you can find it in the Lebanese embassy in Spain, or in the Lebanese consulate in Spain.
In Spain, you can find the Lebanese embassy in Madrid, in Barcelona, in Valencia and in Bilbao.
If you are located in Spain, you can apply for a job in Lebanon through the Lebanese embassy in Spain, or in the Lebanese consulate in Spain.

How to apply for a job in Lebanon?
In order to apply for a job in Lebanon, you must have a work permit in Spain.
You can apply for a work permit in Spain through the Lebanese embassy in Spain, or in the Lebanese consulate in Spain.

How can I get paid in Spain when working remotely for a company in Lebanon?

It is possible to get paid in Spain while working for a company in Lebanon but it is not easy.

In order to work in Spain legally, you will need to have a work permit. You will also need to be a Spanish citizen or a European Union citizen with the right to work in Spain.
Working in Spain
If you are a European Union citizen, you can work in Spain.
If you are a Spanish citizen, you can work in Spain but you must have a work permit.
You will need to get a work permit in order to work in Spain.
You will need to have a work permit in order to work in Spain.

Will I pay taxes in Spain or Lebanon when working remotely in Spain?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Spain for a corporation in Lebanon, so you need to understand your tax obligations when working in Spain.

I’ve been working remotely in Spain for a while now and I’ve noticed a few things:
People are very surprised when they see the tax I pay on my salary in Spain. They think it’s not that much, when in fact it’s a lot.
The most common mistake is not having a VAT number when working remotely in Spain.
I’ve tried to make a list of things to consider before working remotely in Spain, that can help you avoid some of the tax traps you might fall in.
Taxes in Spain
I’m going to assume that you are working in Spain as an employee of a company that has its registered office in Spain. This means that the company is taxable in Spain.
The tax that is applicable to your salary is called “Contribución General del Impuesto sobre la Renta” (CGIR) and is a flat rate of 20%. The only exception to this rule is if you’re earning less than 9.10€ per hour, in which case the tax is at 15%.
The company can deduct the taxes from your salary before they pay you. This means that your salary will be lower than it would be if the company paid the tax itself.