Work in Cambodia for a company based in Malaysia

By Mark 19 June 2022

Can I work remotely for a company in Malaysia while being in Cambodia?

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:

  1. Malaysia is an Islamic country, so you cannot work if you are not a Muslim.
  2. You must have a valid visa to enter Malaysia.
  3. You must have a valid visa to enter Cambodia.

I have a friend who is looking for a job in Malaysia. He is a non-Muslim, and he would like to work there.
Can he work in Malaysia?
In principle, you can work in Malaysia, but it is not that simple.
According to the Malaysian Immigration Department, the following are the rules for work permits for foreigners:

  1. A foreigner who intends to enter Malaysia on a work permit must:
    a) be a Malaysian citizen or permanent resident of Malaysia;
    b) have been employed by an employer in Malaysia for at least one year;
    c) have at least three months of salary in the bank account of the employer;
    d) have been employed by an employer for a minimum of six months;
    e) have a valid visa to enter Malaysia;
    f) be in possession of a valid passport;
    g) be able to speak and understand the Malaysian language;
    h) not have a criminal record; and
    i) not be a member of an organization that is designated by the government as a terrorist organization.
  2. The Malaysian Immigration Department may grant a work permit to a foreigner for a maximum period of six months.

How to live in Cambodia and find remote work in Malaysia?

Finding remote work in Malaysia if you are located in Cambodia might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to find a remote job in Malaysia instead. If you are located in Malaysia, there are many companies that offer remote jobs, such as Upwork, Freelancer, Guru, PeoplePerHour, etc.

How to find remote work in Malaysia?
Finding remote work in Malaysia is not a difficult task. You just need to find the right job and company.
If you are located in Cambodia, you can apply to the remote jobs in Malaysia, such as Upwork, Freelancer, Guru, PeoplePerHour, etc.
Upwork
Upwork is the largest freelancing platform in the world. Upwork has a lot of remote job opportunities in Malaysia.
Freelancer
Freelancer is a freelancing platform that connects freelancers with clients. Freelancer has a lot of remote job opportunities in Malaysia.
Guru
Guru is a platform for freelancers to find remote job opportunities. Guru has a lot of remote job opportunities in Malaysia.
PeoplePerHour
PeoplePerHour is a freelancing platform that connects freelancers with clients. PeoplePerHour has a lot of remote job opportunities in Malaysia.
To find remote work in Malaysia, you need to register your profile in the freelancing platform.
Register your profile in the freelancing platform
You can register your profile in the freelancing platform.

How a company in Malaysia can send my salary in Cambodia?

When working remotely for a corporation in Malaysia, you salary can be send to Cambodia but it will be a lot of money. I am a software engineer and I live in Cambodia. I work for a company in Malaysia but I am not a Malaysian citizen.
I want to know how to make my salary to be sent to Cambodia?

The answer is quite simple, you need to make a company in Cambodia and be a citizen of Cambodia.
There are many ways to get a company in Cambodia.

  1. Apply for a business license
    You can apply for a business license in Cambodia by yourself, but it will be a lot of money. If you have the money, you can hire a lawyer to do it for you.
  2. Apply for a work visa
    If you don’t have the money to apply for a business license, you can apply for a work visa. You can apply for a work visa by yourself, but it will be a lot of money.
  3. Apply for a visa
    If you don’t have the money to apply for a work visa, you can apply for a visa. You can apply for a visa by yourself, but it will be a lot of money.
  4. Apply for a company

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Cambodia for a company in Malaysia?

If you are working remotely in Cambodia for a corporation established in Malaysia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it’s not.

I’m working for a company in Cambodia, and I’m wondering where I should pay my taxes. I’m based in Cambodia, and my company is based in Malaysia.
I’m not a resident of Malaysia, but I’m a resident of Cambodia, so I’m wondering where I should pay my taxes.
I’m working remotely for a company in Malaysia, and I’m wondering where I should pay my taxes.