ejntaylor

Hello, We are planning to move to Mallorca, Spain. My wife may become pregnant in the coming year and I wanted to know what options were at her disposal.

Some have said the NHS equivalent is available while others say it will only be covered by private healthcare.

I work remotely with a UK Ltd. Company that I am the director of.

Any feedback appreciated.

Thanks a lot!

cricketman

As long as you are paying social security in Spain then you will be covered by the Spanish public healthcare

By the way, if you are working in Spain and resident in Spain then you must pay social security in Spain. It doesnt matter where your company is based you should pay social security and income tax in Spain

Rosemary

Hi and a warm welcome to the Spanish forum on BE. Myself and Fred James are the moderators for the Spanish forums whilst BEVS moderates Europe. Moderators are there to ensure that the site runs smoothly within the rules of BE. This is so that members gain the information that they are looking for and find their experiences on the forums to be friendly and worthwhile.

Problems and complaints should always be addressed to a moderator who will look into the matter and deal with it efficiently and fairly. Our members who post in the Spain Forums are usually friendly and helpful with a wealth of knowledge about the issues of living in Spain. I hope that you enjoy your time participating in the forums.

Please let me know if you need any further help.

Rosemary

snikpoh

... and the only way to pay SS is to be employed on contract or self-employed.

I have not yet found any way to make voluntary payments.

cricketman

Yes according to my lawyers you will have to be come self-employed in Spain and bill the UK company either as a Director of the Spanish branch - which you would have to set up here in Spain, or as a freelancer

ejntaylor

Thanks Everyone - 250EUR per month for SS + no minimum threshold for VAT when working freelance. Not ideal, but at least an option.

cricketman

Just a note that if you want to be resident legally in Spain and work, then it is not an option at all. It is a legal requirement!