Work in Spain for foreign company
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- We help you work in Spain for your foreign company by registering it as a non-resident.
- You can hire yourself as an employee, generate your payroll, and comply with Modelo 111 without setting up a company in Spain.
- Obtain the NIF and CCC.
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Non-resident companies in Spain and their registration
When a foreign worker arrives in Spain, they must regularize their status in order to work legally. There are two main ways to do this:
- It involves creating a Spanish company from scratch.
- This is the usual route if the foreigner obtains a self-employed visa.
- It requires notarization, opening a bank account, share capital, and a process that can take between 6 and 8 months.
- The existing foreign company obtains a tax identification number in Spain.
- The "Código de Cuenta de Cotización" (CCC) is created with Social Security.
- The entrepreneur or administrator may be hired as an employee by that foreign company registered.
- It is the fastest and most practical option for those who have a work visa as an employee or a digital nomad visa.
Basic obligations of a non-resident company in Spain
Once registered, the company must meet certain minimum requirements:
Social Security
The company must have a "Código de Cuenta de Cotización" (CCC) in order to register its workers and pay monthly Social Security contributions, guaranteeing rights such as medical care, retirement, or unemployment benefits.
Modelo 111
This is the quarterly declaration of income tax withholdings on the employee's payroll. It is supplemented by the annual Form 190, which summarizes all withholdings submitted during the year.
Basic tax compliance
Even if the company does not operate commercially in Spain, it must keep up to date with these obligations. It is only liable for corporate income tax if it has a permanent establishment in the country.
What taxes does a non-resident company in Spain pay?
Non-resident companies are taxed only on income earned in Spain. Their main tax obligations are:
- Modelo 111: Quarterly declaration of income tax withholdings from employees.
- Modelo 190: Annual summary of withholdings.
- Social Security contributions: Payment of contributions corresponding to the registered worker.
In general, a non-resident company is not subject to corporate income tax in Spain (unless it has a permanent establishment in the country), which simplifies its obligations compared to a resident company.
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SME DNV Plan
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Payroll preparation and management.
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Application for a Tax Identification Number (NIF) in Spain.
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Submission of Modelo 111.
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Application for CCC (Código de Cuenta de Cotización) with Social Security.
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We take care of all the procedures with the Social Security.
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Personal manager with unlimited advice.
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The cost includes: The service + 1 payroll. The cost per additional payroll is 13€ each.
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Frequently asked questions
General info
What is a non-resident company in Spain?
A non-resident company in Spain is one whose headquarters and main activity are located in another country, but which needs to register in Spain to comply with tax or labor obligations.
It is not considered a Spanish company, but it obtains a Tax Identification Number (NIF) that allows it to operate in a limited capacity, primarily to hire workers or fulfill tax obligations.
What are the differences between a resident and a non-resident company?
Company resident in Spain: a company incorporated under Spanish law, with its tax domicile in the country. It must pay corporate income tax on all its worldwide income and comply with all local commercial obligations.
Non-resident company in Spain: a company incorporated abroad, but which can register in Spain with a Tax Identification Number (NIF) and a Contribution Account Code (CCC) to comply with specific obligations, such as hiring employees. It is only taxed in Spain on income obtained in Spanish territory and does not have the same corporate burdens as a resident company.
Why should a foreign company register in Spain?
There are several reasons:
- To hire employees in Spain, including the partner or administrator of the foreign company.
- To comply with Spanish labor and tax regulations, especially if the worker resides in the country.
- Taking advantage of work or digital nomad visas, which require registration with Spanish Social Security.
In short, registration allows the foreign company to operate legally in Spain without having to set up a full-fledged company.
What is the NIF for non-resident companies?
The NIF (Tax Identification Number) is the code that identifies foreign companies to the Spanish Tax Agency.
It works in a similar way to a CIF for Spanish companies, but is intended for companies that do not have their registered office in Spain.
Without this number, the company cannot fulfill obligations such as filing tax returns or hiring employees in Spanish territory.
What does it mean to obtain a "Código de Cuenta de Cotización" (CCC) with Social Security?
The CCC is the number assigned by Social Security to the company in order to register workers and manage their contributions.
Even if the company does not have commercial activity in Spain, it needs this code to pay Social Security contributions for registered employees, thus guaranteeing their labor rights.
Process
How does it work?
Within a maximum of one working day we will contact you with further details about the specific documentation and data we need to start providing the service.
The manager assigned to you will contact you directly to initiate the management process.
What documentation do I need to hire?
Depending on each case, the documentation to be provided is different.
When you sign up for one of the plans, we will analyze your case and contact you to tell you the exact documentation you need to provide.
Payment
What is the price and payment method?
The prices that you will see on the specific page of each service are the final prices (+ 21% VAT to be applied).
Each month, from the date of contracting, we will charge you a recurring payment.
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Can I ask for a refund?
Yes, you can request cancellation of the service as long as your personal agent has NOT started to manage your documentation to initiate the process. The money will be refunded to your card within 14 days.
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We want to listen to you and know what your doubts are or what you need in relation to our services. You can count on the advice of our experts to clarify all your doubts.
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