Building a Spanish team
With white-glove localized support. Starting at just $249/month.
Get compliant employment contracts, local payroll, and expert-backed onboarding, all in one place with our Workforce Management platform in Spain.
- Hire & pay without setting up a local entity
- Handle full-time employees and contractors
- Onboard in 3–5 business days
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Trusted by global leaders across industries
Our clients include SaaS, logistics, e-commerce companies across sectors that are looking to grow their business globally. Become one of them.
Tap into Spain’s skilled talent pool
Skilled, English-speaking professionals
Tech, finance, support, you’ll find talent across every function
Global market reach
Hire in Spain and access EU partners and talent
Ready to work
A remote-ready workforce with global experience means less training, more output
Exploring entity setup in Spain for hiring? Think again.
It’s complex, expensive and comes with strict legal obligations.
Why deal with compliance alone?
Spain requires employment contracts aligned with collective bargaining agreements, enrollment in public health, pension, and unemployment insurance schemes.
Payroll isn’t just a monthly transfer
You’ll need to calculate and withhold IRPF, manage employer social contributions, and issue compliant monthly payslips, plus account for 13th and 14th-month salary payments in many roles.
No need to set up a legal entity
We can onboard employees or contractors legally under our platform with minimal delays and risk, and we get a global team off the ground effortlessly and at speed.
3–5 days onboarding with employment contracts, payroll, and tax setup ready to go.
Employment Contracts
We support full-time, part-time, and indefinite contracts, compliant with the Spanish Workers’ Statute and relevant collective agreements.
Visa & Work Permits
From Blue Card to Highly Qualified visas, we can help you with eligibility checks, documentation, and processing through Spain’s Ministry of Labor.
Equipment provisioning
Where requested, we make employee onboarding effortless by managing all equipment provisioning. We also have ties with multiple co-working spaces to boost employee productivity.
The following services are available as add-ons, based on your hiring needs. Please contact us for more information on the availability of these services as per local laws.
The team gets paid right, every time
Salary structuring
We meet Spain’s national minimum wage (€16.576/year in 2025) and set compensation that aligns with industry standards.
13th & 14th month salary
Common practice in Spain. We structure salary payments either monthly or split across summer and year-end.
Income tax (IRPF)
Payoneer Workforce Management manages monthly income tax (IRPF) withholding based on the employee’s contract, salary, and personal situation. All withholdings are reported and paid to the Agencia Tributaria.
Payslips & payments
We issue payslips in Spanish, and pay the employees monthly in EUR via secure SEPA transfers.
We strive to follow every rule to the letter
Public pension insurance (social security contributions for common contingencies)
Employees contribute 4.7% of their gross salary; employers contribute 23.6%. Spain offers one of the highest pension replacement rates in the EU.
Social security coverage
We manage all employer and employee contributions to Spain’s national system, covering healthcare, pensions, unemployment, and disability benefits.
Severance pay
We calculate and manage severance in compliance with Spanish labor law, typically 20–33 days’ salary per year worked, depending on dismissal type.
Bonuses
Bonuses aren’t mandated. They’re discretionary and vary by sector or seniority, more common in industries like tech, media, and engineering, or for roles like directors and senior managers.
Variable Compensation
Much like bonuses, variable compensation, such as commission, is not mandated; however, they are common in many industries.
Medical Benefits
Some companies offer additional medical benefits. Such benefits can be accommodated along with other benefits under our platform
We stay ahead, so you never fall behind
Employment laws
Spanish labor laws are defined by the Workers’ Statute and collective bargaining agreements. We align every employment contract, benefit, and payroll accordingly.
Mandatory protections
Statutory rules apply to working hours (40 per week), overtime (up to 80 hours per year), paid leave, probation periods, and notice periods, all of which must be managed in line with local regulations.
Anti-discrimination & workplace safety
Spain enforces strict non-discrimination rules under Article 14 of the Constitution and Article 17.1 of the Workers’ Statute. Employers are expected to maintain safe, inclusive workplaces with clear protocols in place.
Your employees get what they’re owed
Annual leaves
Employees are entitled to a minimum of 30 calendar days (or 22 working days) of paid vacation per year. Collective agreements may extend this.
Sick leave
Up to 365 days of paid medical leave, extendable to 540 days. For sick leave due to a common illness, employees must have at least 180 days of social security contributions in the last 5 years for eligibility.
Leave for birth and childcare (Maternity leave)
19 weeks of paid leave: (i) first 6 weeks mandatory post-birth, (ii) 11 voluntary weeks that may be taken in a non-consecutive manner, until the child reaches 12 months of age and (iii) 2 additional weeks until the child reaches 8 years. Covered by Social Security.
Letting go is hard; doing it wrong is worse. We know how to do this well and compliantly
Employee resignation
Employees typically give 15 days’ notice, depending on their contract or applicable collective agreement.
Probation periods
Standard probation is up to 6 months for qualified technicians and 2 months for other employees. No notice is required during this period.
Employer-initiated termination
Dismissals must follow strict legal procedures. For economic/organizational reasons: 15 days’ notice + severance of 20 days per year worked (up to 12 months). Unfair dismissal: 33 days per year worked, capped at 24 months.
Severance handling
We can help calculate and issue legally compliant severance pay and document all termination steps to keep them auditable.
PRICING
Transparent. Trusted. Scalable.
Employer of Record
(EOR)
Hire, pay and manage employees
Starts at
$249
per employee/month
Features
- Local employment agreements
- Personalised onboarding support
- Process payroll in 70+ currencies
- Labor law and tax compliance
- Benefits administration options
- Dedicated account managers
- Help center access
- Unified dashboard + third-party integrations
Agent of Record
(AOR)
Engage, pay and manage contractors
Starts at
$99
per contractor/month
Features
- Support with contracts
- Streamlined contractor onboarding
- Compliant contractor payments in 70+ currencies
- Support mitigating misclassification risks
- Dedicated account managers
- Help center access
- Unified dashboard + third-party integrations
Contractor Management System (CMS)
Handle contractor payments
Starts at
$19
per contractor/month
Features
- Contractor payments in 70+ currencies
- Invoice creation and tracking
- Expense submission and approvals
- Downloadable payment history
- Unified dashboard + integrations
- Mobile app access & localised support
Trusted by businesses worldwide
Jon Santavy
Managing Partner, Simwell
Payoneer Workforce Management has been a game-changer for us, completely transforming the way we manage our global team. Payoneer Workforce Management’s digital onboarding has made our international payments as easy as our domestic ones. Payroll management that used to take hours is now error-free and takes just a few minutes.
Lavinia Davison
Global Head of Talent & Operations, OpenSolar
Payoneer Workforce Management, has been a key partner in our international expansion. Their seamless onboarding process and compliance expertise have allowed us to focus on our core mission which is to accelerate the world’s transition from fossil fuels to solar energy.
Brian Butcher
EVP, Corporate Development, PureRed
Payoneer Workforce Management made our team expansion possible, handling the complex onboarding and payroll processes across six different countries with ease. Their local expertise ensured our compliance, letting us focus on what we do best—serving our clients.
Bret Michaelsen
Human Resources Director, VRP Consulting
Payoneer Workforce Management’s solutions empowered us to scale our workforce globally with ease, ensuring timely payroll, compliance, and a seamless onboarding experience—all on one powerful platform.
Shaik Mohammed Shabaz
Head of Human Resources & Administration, Microsense
Payoneer Workforce Management simplified our contractor engagement from start to finish. Their platform covered onboarding, payments, and compliance, making our expansion into new markets practically frictionless.
Why do companies choose Payoneer Workforce Management to hire in Spain?
Transparent, Flat Pricing
Starting at $249 for full-time employees, with 100% transparency in the fee structure. Consistent cost regardless of seniority, role type, or team size
White-Glove Onboarding
Dedicated account manager for both you & the employees. Enjoy localized support across time zones
Additional Local Support
Additional benefits were requested: expat support, device provisioning, and co-working access
Deep Integrations
Integrate with 70+ tools across HRIS, accounting, and time-tracking. No process disruption. Just smooth operations
Mobile App
Stay in control wherever you are. The Payoneer Workforce Management app supports both employers and contractors
User-Friendly Interface
With an interface that’s clean and ready to go, Payoneer Workforce Management is designed for busy teams that dislike a steep learning curve
The all-in-one platform for global hiring
160+
Countries covered
70
Currencies for payroll
24×5
Dedicated Support
100%
Transparency in fees
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Yes. With Payoneer Workforce Management, we will employ the team directly on our platform to work directly for the customer’s business. This will take away the customer’s need to set up their own entity and incorporate costly infrastructure into their business such as HR, compliance, etc..
Even though the EOR is not legally recognized in Spain, there has been a recent ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union (October 24, 2024, Case C-441/23) that could pave the way for EOR companies in Spain as an alternative to traditional temporary employment agencies. This ruling may mark the beginning of a change in Spanish regulations and allow for progress toward the EOR model.
Once employment contracts are signed and documents are in, onboarding typically takes 3–5 business days. We can help you handle employment contracts, tax registrations, and payroll setup so your team is ready to work fast.
We manage end-to-end employment, including localized employment contracts, payroll processing, IRPF tax withholdings, social contributions, statutory benefits, leave tracking, and compliant offboarding.
Yes. We structure holiday bonuses, 13th/14th-month salaries, and benefits like pensions, maternity/paternity leave, and sick pay, all aligned with Spanish labor laws.
For guidance on visa types such as the Highly Qualified, Blue Card, or Entrepreneur visas, and support with documentation and submission, please contact us.
Our pricing starts at $249/month per employee, with transparent, flat-rate billing. Contractor management starts at $19/month.
The information on this page reflects the details available at the time of publication. For the most up-to-date information, please consult a Payoneer Workforce Management representative or account executive. Skuad Pte Limited (a Payoneer group company) and its affiliates & subsidiaries shall provide EoR, AoR, and contractor management services.