International employment advisory in Torrevieja
At Torrevieja Consult we offer international employment advisory of the highest standard for individuals, self-employed professionals and companies from the Scandinavian community in Spain — both residents and non-residents.
With over 30 years of experience in international employment law, we have the expertise to provide you with solutions tailored to your needs. Our lawyers and advisors are ready to help you in Spanish, Swedish and English.
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What does our international employment advisory service include?
Our advisory service specialises in employment, contractual and tax matters for foreign workers and employers in Spain — with a particular focus on Swedes and other Scandinavians.
Some of our most requested services:
- International employment contracts: Drafting and reviewing contracts to ensure legal compliance.
- Visas and work permits: Managing migration-related procedures for both employees and employers.
- Advisory for foreign self-employed professionals: Guidance on regulations for freelancers and entrepreneurs in Spain.
- Social Security and pensions: Rights, obligations and transfer of pension entitlements
- International taxation: Avoiding double taxation and optimising the overall tax situation.
The most common international employment situations in Spain
Working in Spain as a foreigner, or having foreign employees in your company, raises situations that are not always straightforward from abroad. These are the cases we are most frequently asked about:
Situation | What it involves | What we manage |
Self-employed registration in Spain | A Scandinavian citizen wants to work as a freelancer in Spain | Registration with the tax authority, RETA enrolment, first obligations calendar |
Hiring a foreign employee | A company wants to hire someone not residing in Spain | Contract under Spanish law, Social Security registration, permits if applicable |
Transfer of an employee from Sweden | A company sends an employee to Spain for a period | Cross-border transfer management, double contribution convention |
Payroll for a foreign company | A foreign company has employees working in Spain | Setting up the work centre, Social Security registrations, monthly payroll |
Self-employed professional also contributing in their home country | A Swedish citizen contributing in Sweden who also works in Spain | Application of the bilateral convention, avoiding double contributions, A1 certificate if applicable |
Remote employees based in Spain | An employee works for a foreign company but lives in Spain | Determining tax and Social Security status |
Why choose Torrevieja Consult?
We know that navigating a new country’s regulations can feel overwhelming — but you can rely on us.
Advantages of engaging our international employment advisory service:
Avoid fines and legal issues
by complying with Spanish employment and social security law.
We speak Spanish, Swedish and English
ensuring clear communication and accurate translation.
We offer solutions to the most common problems
and provide legal representation when needed.
All advice is personal and tailored
we know that every client's situation is different.
Beyond employment: comprehensive advisory for foreigners in Spain
At Torrevieja Consult, employment matters rarely come alone. If you have employees in Spain, it is common for tax obligations, commercial contracts or notarial procedures to arise that also need to be resolved.
That is why we work in a coordinated way across departments: the same team that handles your employment situation can also support you with the tax, legal or accounting side, without you having to start from scratch with another firm.
- Have questions about taxes or filings? → International tax advisory
- Want to see all available services? → International advisory
International employment advisory near you in Torrevieja
The international employment advisory service at Torrevieja Consult is an indispensable resource for helping Scandinavian expatriates manage their employment matters in Spain without worry.
The advisory team at Torrevieja Consult is made up of professionals focused on prompt response and personalised attention. Every client has their own needs, and our professionals work tirelessly to address them.
If you have decided to live, work or invest in Spain, the employment advisory team at Torrevieja Consult guarantees tailored solutions, exclusively for Swedes and foreign nationals from the European Union in Torrevieja.
Our international employment advisors are here to help you draft contracts, apply for visas and permits, and meet your obligations. Get in touch with the international employment advisory team at Torrevieja Consult.
- Phone: (+34) 965 70 73 39 / (+34) 667 58 72 22
- Email: info@torreviejaconsult.com
- Canónigo Torres, n.º 1 Bajo, Torrevieja 03181 (Alicante)
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Frequently asked questions about international employment advisory
As EU citizens (e.g. Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish), you can stay in Spain without a visa, but if you plan to stay longer than 90 days you must register as a resident, obtain a NIE number and enrol in the Spanish social security system.
Yes. Any Scandinavian citizen who wants to work as a freelancer in Spain must register with the tax authority (Hacienda) and in the RETA system (Spanish social security for self-employed professionals).
The same rights as Spanish workers, including:
- Statutory minimum wage (SMI)
- A valid employment contract under Spanish law
- Access to healthcare, pension and unemployment benefits
Yes, for example:
- Lower corporate tax for newly established companies
- Tax exemptions on certain foreign income
- Deductions for investment in research, development and entrepreneurship
Yes. Pension systems within the EU/EEA are coordinated, meaning you can move to Spain and still receive your pension from your home country.
