Jobs In Spain

Finding the best job in Spain can be a fairly daunting task if you are not armed with the right information about how the Spanish system works and what to expect from working in Spain.

Firstly you will need to register yourself on the Spanish tax system by applying for a NIE number at your local police station. We would actually recommend that you use a gestor to help you with this aspect.

Now you can start searching for a job in Spain by looking through the local papers and registering with recruitment agencies in Spain. One of the best agencies we have come across is Recruit Spain. They offer a friendly and professional service to help you find a job in Spain.

There are different types of employment but try and make sure you get a fixed contract (fijo) as this will give you rights in terms of being laid off and compensation / state benfit.

You will find that many employers try to avoid this by employing you on a 'self employed' basis where you actually invoice your wages each month.

Although this is common practise it is not actually legal if you turn up to the same office / place of employment  every day and the majority of your invoicing is from the same company. We suggest you seek legal advice if this is your only option so that you are fully aware of all the facts.

Remember when you have a job you will be paying tax and every year you will have to submit a tax return detailing your total earnings and the tax you have paid. Then if you have under paid you will have to make up the balance but if you have over paid, you will receive a refund.

We hope this has helped if you are considering working in Spain.