Fully Managed Payroll in Spain.
No admin. No guesswork. Just accurate payments and expert support just a phone call away.
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Every Payslip Filed. Every Question Answered.
Spanish payroll is detailed and highly regulated. With mandatory social security contributions to the Tesorería General de la Seguridad Social (TGSS), progressive income tax (IRPF) withholding, and monthly electronic filings through the Sistema RED, compliance takes careful management. Employers must also factor in Spain’s many collective bargaining agreements, which set sector‑specific rules on wages, working hours, and benefits, adding significant complexity.
Our expert‑led services and purpose‑built payroll platform ensure your payroll in Spain is always accurate, compliant, and on time. And whenever questions arise, your dedicated support team is just a phone call away.
So you can focus on growing your business, not Spain’s demanding payroll system.
TopSource runs it as part of our global payroll services.
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*Indicative figures only and not definitive legal advice. Local regulations change frequently. Consult an expertSpain
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Accelerating your growth in Spain and beyond
TopSource goes far beyond payroll, acting as your end-to-end partner in global workforce management. From Employer of Record (EOR) services and seamless entity setup to localized accountancy and fractional HR support, we cover every aspect of international employment.
Meet our experts for Spain
Whether you’re entering the market or scaling operations, our specialists provide the insight and guidance you need to succeed in one of the world’s most dynamic and regulated employment landscapes. With TopSource, you’re backed by real experts, every step of the way.
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Your intuitive hub for paying global teams. Simple, powerful, and designed to scale with you — no complexity, just clarity.
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Eliminate barriers to growth
Avoid compliance issues across your global workforce and uncover opportunities to improve profitability. On a quarterly basis we’ll help you audit your global talent strategy to ensure it aligns with your business goals.
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Grow confidently and profitably with access to the latest TopSource insights & data on hiring markets, salary benchmarking & benefits.
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Expert guidance that turns complexity into clarity.
Whether you’re managing a global acquisition or entering a new market, you get clear guidance to navigate complex decisions, avoid delays, and accelerate your global expansion.
Spain payroll: frequently asked questions
We manage monthly Social Security contribution filing through Sistema RED, IRPF income tax withholding, and the quarterly (Modelo 111) and annual (Modelo 190) withholding tax returns. We also handle Spain’s common practice of 14 salary payments a year, whether paid as separate extra payments or prorated monthly across the year.
Monthly payroll is standard in Spain, and the payslip (nómina) format is regulated, with specific required sections for base salary, complementary payments, deductions, and contribution bases. We produce nóminas that reconcile directly with Sistema RED and tax authority filings.
Yes, our Global Payroll service processes payroll for employees of your existing Spanish entity, typically an SL, registered with the tax authority and Social Security. If you don’t have a Spanish entity yet, our Employer of Record service lets you hire in Spain immediately while you plan incorporation.
Salaries are paid in Euros through Spanish bank transfers, and we manage Social Security and tax remittance through your entity’s payroll infrastructure, while your global treasury and consolidated reporting stay in your preferred base currency.
Yes. Spain’s 14-payment salary structure and Social Security contribution costs are standardized into the same consolidated view we provide for your other countries, so Spain sits cleanly alongside your broader European workforce reporting.
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We help organizations with employ and pay teams in over 180 countries.
