Working remotely in Spain

The digital nomad visa, renting your first base, and the admin that comes with it - everything you need to keep earning while you settle in.

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Remote workers and digital nomads bringing income earned outside Spain with them - more likely to rent than buy, at least at first. If that's you, this is the path from visa to first year settled in.

Everything you need to know about Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa
Spain's digital nomad visa lets you live in Spain while working remotely for a company or clients based outside the country. It's aimed squarely at people who already work remotely, not at anyone looking for local work in Spain.
How to open a bank account in Spain
If you are planning to buy property, live, or even spend an extended period in Spain, opening a local bank account is highly recommended. It is not always a legal requirement, but in practice, it makes life a lot easier. From paying for your daily café con leche to covering utility bills and local taxes, a Spanish bank account helps you avoid costly currency exchange fees and manage your finances more efficiently.It also becomes essential when purchasing a property in Spain, as many legal and financial processes require a local account. While the Spanish banking system can involve a bit more paperwork than you might be used to, the process is generally straightforward. Better still, many banks now offer English-speaking services and online applications, making it more convenient than ever for international buyers and residents to get started.
Healthcare in Spain
Healthcare in Spain is generally excellent, whether you access it through the national system or via private health insurance. Which one you get depends entirely on your situation in Spain, whether you’re retired or working, when you moved to Spain or are planning on moving and your financial situation.Read on to find out more about both public and private healthcare in Spain, your options and the potential costs involved.  
A short guide to renting a property in Spain
Thinking about renting in Spain? Whether you’re road-testing the expat lifestyle before buying, or simply fancy a year of sunshine without the long-term strings attached, renting can be the smartest way to get started. But be warned: the Spanish rental market isn’t as straightforward as you might hope. From deposits and contracts to landlords who pop round more often than you’d like, there are rules and quirks to know before you sign anything.To help you avoid rookie errors, we spoke with Alex Radford, lawyer at My Lawyer in Spain. In the video below, Alex explains the essentials. Here, we’ve pulled out the key takeaways, plus some tips of our own to keep you one step ahead.
Cost of living in Spain
Spain has long been seen as an affordable place to live, and that's still true in most respects. It remains cheaper than the UK or the US across the day-to-day essentials, though it's worth being honest that costs - rents especially - have risen sharply over the last few years.
A guide to starting a business in Spain
Thinking of swapping your old work routine for a new venture in Spain? Starting a business here is not as complicated as the rumours about red tape suggest, but it does involve patience, paperwork and a little local know-how. In this guide we explain your options, from going solo as an autónomo to incorporating your own Spanish limited company.We also asked lawyer Alex Radford of My Lawyer in Spain to share his insider advice. In the video below he explains exactly how foreigners can get started, what it costs, and when to make the jump from self-employed to limited company.

Key things to watch

The digital nomad visa has an income floor. You'll need to show a minimum monthly income from non-Spanish sources - budget above the line, not right at it.
Spanish clients are capped. Under the digital nomad visa, income from Spanish companies can only be a minor share of your total earnings.
Tax residency creeps up on you. Spend more than 183 days in a calendar year and you're generally tax-resident, wherever your clients are.
Rent before you buy. A year in different areas beats guessing where to put down roots permanently.