Updated July 10th 2024

All About Remote Work in Spain

Learn what it takes to hire employees in Spain for remote work and how Justworks EOR can make hiring and managing those employees easier.

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Building a Remote Team in Spain

Remote work has become increasingly common in Spain offering employees and employers more flexibility. Companies can hire talent in Spain and easily build a remote workforce while skipping local entity setup with a global EOR provider like Justworks EOR

An EOR is responsible for local HR processes, such as:

  • Maintaining compliance with local employment laws and other regulations

  • Drafting employment contracts in the correct language

  • Managing payroll and taxes, including withholdings and deductions payments

  • Administering local benefits, such as private health insurance 

  • Registering with the local social security system, foreign tax authorities, and other government institutions

  • Offering support and navigating sticky situations like terminations and severance

On top of all that, Justworks EOR offers local expertise to help you stay compliant and manage HR in Spain.

Benefits of Hiring Remote Workers in Spain

Choosing to hire remote employees in Spain has its benefits, including access to new talent, cost savings, and ease with government support.

Access a Wider Talent Pool of Skilled Workers 

Spain boasts a diverse and highly educated workforce offering a highly-skilled talent pool across multiple industries.  Spain encourages remote work by offering a Spanish digital nomad visa.

Cost Savings

Operating costs in Spain like real estate and labor can be more competitive compared to other European countries. Companies can reduce overhead expenses while maintaining access to the European market.

Time Zone Advantage  

Spain's time zone aligns with several major European markets, making collaboration and communication with clients and partners across Europe more convenient.

Government Support

The Spanish government has implemented policies and incentives to support remote work and digital transformation, making it easier for companies to establish remote work hubs.

Employee Rights for Remote Workers

Ready to Hire Confidently in Spain?

Justworks EOR makes building your global team seamless by helping you hire and onboard talent in Spain and beyond. Save yourself the time and hassle of international hiring today.

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