Work in Spain for a company based in South Africa

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

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

  1. You need to have a visa to work in Spain.
  2. You need to have a visa to work in South Africa.
  3. You need to have a visa to work in both countries.
  4. You need to have a work permit to work in Spain.
  5. You need to have a work permit to work in South Africa.
  6. You need to have a work permit to work in both countries.

I have a work permit for Spain and I am in Spain. I have a work permit for South Africa and I am in South Africa.

How to live in Spain and find remote work in South Africa?

Finding remote work in South Africa if you are located in Spain might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to try the following tips:

  1. Find a company that is willing to relocate you.
  2. Find a company that is willing to pay relocation expenses.
  3. Find a company that has a remote work policy.
  4. Find a company that offers flexible working hours.
  5. Find a company that is willing to sponsor your visa.
  6. Find a company that is willing to pay for your visa application.

How a company in South Africa can send my salary in Spain?

When working remotely for a corporation in South Africa, you salary can be send to Spain but the bank must be the one who takes care of it, usually, the bank will give you the money and you will have to transfer it to the person who is receiving it.

  1. How can I get paid in Spain? When you work remotely for a company in South Africa, you can get paid in Spain, but the process is different, normally, you will have to get a bank account in Spain and the person that will receive your money will be the one who will transfer it to you, usually, the bank will give you the money and you will have to transfer it to the person who is receiving it.
  2. How can I get paid in South Africa? When you work remotely for a company in South Africa, you can get paid in South Africa, but the process is different, normally, you will have to get a bank account in South Africa and the person that will receive your money will be the one who will transfer it to you, usually, the bank will give you the money and you will have to transfer it to the person who is receiving it.

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

If you are working remotely in Spain for a corporation established in South Africa, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not.

As a freelancer or contractor in Spain, you are not a company and you are not a resident in Spain. You are a non-resident, which means that you are not a resident in Spain and you do not have a residence in Spain.
If you are a non-resident, you are not subject to Spanish tax. However, if you are a freelancer or contractor in Spain, you are not a resident in Spain and you are not subject to Spanish tax.
In Spain, you are subject to the tax of the country where you are working.
If you are working in Spain for a corporation established in South Africa, you are subject to the tax of Spain.