In the field of foreigners in Spain, there are figures that, although legal and viable, are still not sufficiently well known or widely applied. One of them is that of the international teleworker who works as a self-employed corporate employee.. This is an ideal figure for those professionals who, being owners of their own business abroad, work remotely and wish to move their residence to Spain, continuing with their business activity without establishing a direct employment relationship with a local company.
What does it mean to be self-employed and teleworker at the same time?
We are talking about professionals who are not only self-employed, but who manage and operate their own business from abroad, without a direct employer. In other words, they are partners-managers of their company -which may be incorporated in any other country- and carry out their professional activity completely remotely.
This profile breaks with the traditional scheme that until now has governed the migration policy of the Large Business Unit (UGE), which has historically worked on the basis of an employer-employee relationship, whether of a labor or commercial nature.
However, the rise of remote work, globalization and new business models have pushed the authorities to open new regularization channels to respond to this type of profile.
Recommendations
- Demonstrate that the business generates sufficient income and can financially support the applicant during his/her stay in Spain.
- Demonstrate that the work can be done completely remotely, without affecting the operation of the business.without affecting the operation of the business.
- Include accounting and tax documentation from the country of origin.with sworn translation if necessary.
- To have specialized accompaniment
Common Obstacles and Challenges
- Explain the nature of the businessEach company has its own operation, dynamics and characteristics that are often not easily understood outside the country where it operates.
- Foreign tax systemsOne of the biggest challenges is to understand and translate the tax operation of a foreign country (such as Australia, USA, UK, etc.) into an understandable and credible explanation for the Spanish administration.
- Changing the paradigmThe paradigm shift: in the absence of a direct employer-employee relationship, the CGU needs to be convinced that this type of profile also fits into the current regulatory framework.
Case: Juliana, owner of a coffee shop in Australia
In my last case, I worked with Juliana, an Australian entrepreneur and owner of a successful coffee shop, who wanted to take up residence in Spain while continuing to manage her business remotely.
One of the main challenges was to thoroughly understand the Australian tax and corporate system, as it works very differently from the Spanish one, especially in terms of self-employment, corporate liability and tax obligations.It works very differently from the Spanish system, especially in terms of self-employment, corporate liability and tax obligations.
Added to this was the complexity of translating this business model to make it understandable and acceptable to the CGU, ensuring that it was clear that it could manage the business from Spain without putting its operations at risk.
In addition, we worked with Juliana on the development of a solid project solid memory of the projectWe also worked with Juliana in the development of a solid memory of the project, accompanied by accounting documents, economic projections, and justification of the professional profile. All this without leaving aside the emotional support involved in making the decision to move to another country with your own project, in a legal figure that is not fully consolidated.
Finally, after several weeks of joint work, we were able to get their application accepted favorably. favorably accepted, setting a precedentWe were able to set a precedent and reinforce the viability of this route for other entrepreneurs in the same situation.
Juliana's case is a clear example of how, with a strategic approach, intercultural sensitivity and specialized legal accompaniment, it is possible to break new ground even in little explored figures within the field of foreigners, such as that of the teleworker of international character under the figure of corporate self-employed..
At our firm, we offer not only technical advice, but a true commitment to our clients' personal and professional projects. We understand that every story is unique and that legal challenges become more complex when intertwined with life decisions.
If you are in a similar situation to Juliana's -managing your own business abroad and with the desire to establish yourself in Spain-, we invite you to take the step accompanied by a team that understands both the legal and the human language behind each application..
We are passionate about making these projects a reality, contact us!
