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Working in Spain as a non-EU citizen requires the corresponding residence and work authorisation before starting work. Breaches lead to fines for both worker and employer (up to €100,000 per employee).
Main authorisation types
- Employed (cuenta ajena): employer files the application, job offer required, national employment situation report needed except for shortage occupations
- Self-employed (cuenta propia): viable business plan, sufficient funds (>12 × minimum wage)
- EU Blue Card: salary ≥1.5× average wage, university degree or 5 years' equivalent experience
- Digital Nomad Visa (Startups Law 28/2022): remote work for non-Spanish companies, income ≥200% minimum wage; optional 24% flat IRPF rate (Beckham regime)
- Labour rootedness (arraigo laboral): 2+ years without authorisation + proven irregular employment
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