Hello! 1st post, be kind 😊

I work for a Canadian company full time. Recently we have opened a warehouse in Europe to service a growing European market. This warehouse is a pick and pack warehouse, allowing us to pay a European company to manage our European stock and, as a result, not need to start our own European affiliate company - avoiding a host of legal issues.

My question is this: I am considering moving to Spain in order to oversee our European growth and be closer to our new customers. I would remain fully employed and paid by my Canadian employer. Is there a special visa I need? Is this even permissible? Would I forego paying Canadian taxes and pay Spanish taxes?

Thanks!

John

Bump…

OK, a bit more research and it would seem I could try to qualify for a Freelance Visa? Should I bend the truth and say that I am working for our company not only to grow our business but to document that growth?

Little help?

Freelancers visa is for freelance writers though. Is the company you work for a publication?

I would think you could apply as “self-employed” or “autonomo.” You’d essentially create a business entity that is a consultant for your company.

You might also just be able to apply for residency without the work permit. I’m not quite sure how that would work, though.

I don’t think you’d qualify for the freelance deal since you are not a journalist. You should contact the Spanish embassy and find out for sure.

Anyway, some time has passed, so maybe these comments are too late. Did it work out?