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Employer Responsibilities
In Spain, strict local legislation requires adherence to the following:
- Submission of Corporate Income Tax Returns
- Compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Adherence to Health & Safety Regulations
- Filing of VAT (Value Added Tax) Returns
- Submission of Withholding Tax Returns
A brief guide to hiring in Spain
How is payroll managed in Spain?
The country is divided into 17 regions, each with slight variations in legislation and tax requirements, all governed under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) established at the start of employment. Typically, employees receive fourteen payments annually, with two additional payments in July and December.
What are the leave regulations?
In Spain, employees who are sick for up to three days do not receive compensation. However, from the fourth to the fifteenth day of sickness, the employer is responsible for paying 60% of the daily salary. For sick leave extending beyond fifteen days, payments are handled by Spanish Social Security, up to a maximum leave period of eighteen months.
What should be considered when dismissing an employee?
Employment rights in Spain are stringently enforced, and we highly recommend you engage a local lawyer for guidance. Generally, at least fifteen days’ notice is required for dismissals on objective grounds. No notice is necessary for dismissals issued for disciplinary reasons.
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