Offered a job near Barcelona
Hello, I'm 25 years old, I've been offered work as a self imployed electrician near Barcelona for the next 2 years, im unsure about how the tax system works, would I need to make pay tax as I earn? Also wondering if it's easy enough for my girlfriend to come and live with me but not work for a period of time, can you basically live there Hassel free? Thankyou very much :thumbup:
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Re: Offered a job near Barcelona
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Re: Offered a job near Barcelona
If you're self employed you will complete a tax return and pay for tax some time after you actually earn it. It's the same as in the UK. Is that where you are now? I ask because the nationality of you and your girlfriend are a factor in how easily you can access Spain and live there hassle free.
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Re: Offered a job near Barcelona
Originally Posted by Horlics
(Post 11602011)
If you're self employed you will complete a tax return and pay for tax some time after you actually earn it. It's the same as in the UK. Is that where you are now? I ask because the nationality of you and your girlfriend are a factor in how easily you can access Spain and live there hassle free.
You will have to abide by IVA and income tax withholdal rules on invoices, which you will need to see a gestor about At the end of the year everything is tallied up to see whether you owe more tax or are due some back Legally you are not allowed to work as self-employed for just the one client unless you sign a TRADE contract - which is another reason to see a gestor or employment lawyer |
Re: Offered a job near Barcelona
Originally Posted by Leekard
(Post 11601466)
Hello, I'm 25 years old, I've been offered work as a self imployed electrician near Barcelona for the next 2 years, im unsure about how the tax system works, would I need to make pay tax as I earn? Also wondering if it's easy enough for my girlfriend to come and live with me but not work for a period of time, can you basically live there Hassel free? Thankyou very much :thumbup:
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Re: Offered a job near Barcelona
Originally Posted by Horlics
(Post 11602011)
If you're self employed you will complete a tax return and pay for tax some time after you actually earn it. It's the same as in the UK. Is that where you are now? I ask because the nationality of you and your girlfriend are a factor in how easily you can access Spain and live there hassle free.
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Re: Offered a job near Barcelona
Originally Posted by mikelincs
(Post 11602033)
Do you have a Spanish qualification as an electrician?, Spanish systems are totally different to UK ones, and in order for the work to be legal is all has to be signed off by a Spanish qualified electrician.
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Re: Offered a job near Barcelona
Originally Posted by cricketman
(Post 11602032)
You will need to pay a minimum of (around) 260 euros social security each month and then pay 20% of your income as tax on a quarterly basis
You will have to abide by IVA and income tax withholdal rules on invoices, which you will need to see a gestor about At the end of the year everything is tallied up to see whether you owe more tax or are due some back Legally you are not allowed to work as self-employed for just the one client unless you sign a TRADE contract - which is another reason to see a gestor or employment lawyer |
Re: Offered a job near Barcelona
Originally Posted by Leekard
(Post 11602681)
Yes me and my girlfriend live in the uk, so it would be straight forward for us to go, would my girlfriend have no problem staying there without working? Thankyou
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Re: Offered a job near Barcelona
Originally Posted by Leekard
(Post 11601466)
Hello, I'm 25 years old, I've been offered work as a self imployed electrician near Barcelona for the next 2 years, im unsure about how the tax system works, would I need to make pay tax as I earn? Also wondering if it's easy enough for my girlfriend to come and live with me but not work for a period of time, can you basically live there Hassel free? Thankyou very much :thumbup:
Find out why you cannot be offered a job as an employee and then you will realise that you are being taken advantage of. Sadly its not as good as it sounds. Be careful. |
Re: Offered a job near Barcelona
Originally Posted by chrisjolly
(Post 11602758)
Be careful.
It may be a great opportunity, but tread carefully :nod: |
Re: Offered a job near Barcelona
Originally Posted by missile
(Post 11602876)
+1. There are many unemployed in spain. ask why does this company wish to employ you?
It may be a great opportunity, but tread carefully :nod: |
Re: Offered a job near Barcelona
And especially near Barcelona where speaking Spanish and Catalan would be essential
I have no idea how you will be able to do anything speaking English |
Re: Offered a job near Barcelona
Originally Posted by cricketman
(Post 11603016)
And especially near Barcelona where speaking Spanish and Catalan would be essential
I have no idea how you will be able to do anything speaking English |
Re: Offered a job near Barcelona
Originally Posted by Moses2013
(Post 11603115)
I would be worried with the self employed thing, but otherwise Spanish or Catalan wouldn't always be essential, especially on building sites if a company employs you.
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