Working from Spain and tax issues

[munky]

Hi all

I work from home via the internet and I'm thinking of visiting Spain for an extended period this Summer and continuing working there during my stay.

I wonder how this would affect my situation with Taxes. Would I have to report this to the Spanish authorities even thought it's only casual/temporary work I'd be doing. How would this affect my working tax credits?

I thought if I set up a proxy server at home for accessing the internet, would this count as me working from the UK even if I was not there in person.

[SueEllen]

If this is a serious question then this is the wrong place to post it.

If it's not a serious question then just make sure you take plenty of sun cream.

[MrMark]

Go to this forum to ask expats
You have to tread carefully - once you're there a certain number of days you'll be liable to be taxed by the Spanish authorities.

Wurzel may be the guy to ask here - I think his last contract was down Alicante way.

[munky]

Any other suggestions, anyone?

[Moscow Mule]

Any other suggestions, anyone?

Drink bottled water.

Stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day.

Try and meet some Spaniards - get a recommendation for their favourite tapas bar.

[wurzel]

Have a look at this

http://forums.contractoruk.com/accou...questions.html

[munky]

Many thanks guys! Your advice has been noted

[TykeMerc]

Drop Wurzel a PM, he's familiar with the situation and may have the best informed advice.