Living in Spain while working in UAE

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

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

  1. If you are in a contract, you can work remotely for a company in UAE, but you need to be in the UAE to sign the contract.
  2. If you are in a contract, you can work remotely for a company in Spain, but you need to be in Spain to sign the contract.

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

Finding remote work in UAE if you are located in Spain might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to look for remote jobs in UAE and live in Spain.

With the growth of remote working, there are plenty of jobs available in UAE and Spain. The great thing about remote jobs is that they are not limited to a particular location. As long as you have access to a computer and internet, you can work from anywhere in the world.
You will be required to apply for jobs and the process is very similar to applying for any job. Once you have your application approved, you will be contacted to come and complete the interview process.
The process of applying for remote jobs in UAE and Spain is not as complicated as you might think. You will need to have your resume prepared and a list of questions ready to ask the employer.
The most important thing to remember is to be professional and to make sure you are giving a good impression. We have listed some tips below that will help you prepare for the interview.
How to Prepare for an Interview
The first thing you need to do is to prepare your resume. You will need to make sure that the resume is up to date and that you have provided all the required information. You need to include your qualifications, skills, experience and your achievements.
You should include the work experience and any certifications that you have. You should also include the work you have done in the past that is relevant to the job that you are applying for.

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

When working remotely for a corporation in UAE, you salary can be send to Spain but you have to have a bank account in Spain. I know that the bank account can be in Spain but I don’t know how the salary can be sent to Spain.

You need a bank account in Spain. You can open one at any bank. You don’t need to have a Spanish passport or residence permit.
You need to open a bank account in Spain in order to receive money from your employer in Spain.
 
The money is sent to Spain through SWIFT.
SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is an international financial messaging and transaction system. It is used by banks and other financial institutions to move money around the world.
The SWIFT code is the only thing that matters.
I’m not a banker, but from what I’ve read, you need to have a bank account in Spain.

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

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

In Spain, you pay taxes to the Spanish government. But if you work for a company established in UAE, you need to pay taxes to the UAE government.