Living in Bangladesh while working in Switzerland

Can I live in Bangladesh and work remotely for a company in Switzerland?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. Do you need a visa to enter Bangladesh?
  2. Do you need a visa to enter Switzerland?
  3. Do you need a visa to enter Switzerland if you are working for a company in Bangladesh?
  4. Are you allowed to work in Switzerland?

Yes, you can live in Bangladesh and work remotely for a company in Switzerland.

How to find remote work in Switzerland while living in Bangladesh?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Switzerland even though you are located in Bangladesh. For that we need to know a few things about the Swiss economy.

Switzerland is one of the richest countries in the world. It is a small country with a population of 7.5 million people. The Swiss economy is based on the financial industry and the service sector.
There are two main types of work in Switzerland.
The first one is the work in the service sector. This is the sector which includes the hospitality industry, the banking sector, the health sector, the education sector, the retail sector, the legal sector, the insurance sector, the transportation sector, the construction sector, the consulting sector, the information technology sector, the accounting sector, the management sector, the logistics sector, the energy sector, the agriculture sector, the tourism sector, and the food sector.
The second one is the work in the financial sector.

How to get paid in Bangladesh when working remotely for a corporation in Switzerland?

You can get paid in Bangladesh even if you are working for a company in Switzerland, however , you need to follow the procedure of getting paid in Bangladesh. You can get paid in Bangladesh by using the method of remittance or transfer.

The procedure of getting paid in Bangladesh is similar to the procedure of getting paid in any other country.

How do taxes work in Bangladesh if I’m working remotely for a company Bangladesh?

When working remotely in Bangladesh for a firm based in Switzerland, taxes might be tricky, therefore , we will cover the topic here.

If you are a company located in Bangladesh and you are working for a company located in Switzerland, you will be paying taxes for both countries.
However, the amount you will pay for the taxes will depend on your personal circumstances.
If you are a Bangladeshi national, you are not required to pay taxes for the country you are living in.
Therefore, you will only pay taxes for the country you are working in.
In this article, we will cover the taxes you will pay when working remotely for a company located in Bangladesh.