Living in Croatia while working in Northern Ireland
Can I live in Croatia and work remotely for a company in Northern Ireland?
Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:
- Are you allowed to work in the country?
- Can you work from home?
- Do you have a good internet connection?
- Do you have a good enough salary?
In the EU, you are allowed to work in any EU country, but you are not allowed to work in the UK.
You can work from home in any EU country.
If you are working from home, you need a good internet connection.
How much do you earn?
We can’t tell you how much you should earn, but we can tell you how much you can earn in Croatia.
You can earn up to €1,500 per month.
How to apply
You can apply for a work permit in Croatia via the EEA family permit.
How to find remote work in Northern Ireland while living in Croatia?
Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Northern Ireland even though you are located in Croatia. For that we have compiled a list of companies hiring remote workers.
We have selected only companies that are looking for remote workers and those that have a good reputation. The list is not exhaustive, but it should give you a good idea of the kind of jobs available for remote workers in Northern Ireland.
Companies looking for remote workers in Northern Ireland
- Liferay
Liferay is a software development company that provides open source platform for developing enterprise portal and web applications.
The company is looking for developers to work remotely in Northern Ireland. The job description can be found here. - Workable
Workable is a global network of remote and distributed teams. It offers remote working and flexible hours to its clients.
The company is looking for software developers and project managers to work remotely in Northern Ireland. - Eventbrite
Eventbrite is a global event management company. It offers online ticketing and event management software to its clients.
The company is looking for a developer to work remotely in Northern Ireland. - Infosys
Infosys is an IT services company. It provides outsourcing services to its clients. - Open Source Jobs
How to get paid in Croatia when working remotely for a corporation in Northern Ireland?
You can get paid in Croatia even if you are working for a company in Northern Ireland, however , there are some conditions that you need to follow to be able to do so.
If you are planning to work from Croatia, you can get paid in Croatia even if you are working for a company in Northern Ireland. The only condition that you need to follow is that you need to work from Croatia and you need to get paid in Croatia.
Getting paid in Croatia is a little bit different than getting paid in the UK. If you are working from Croatia and you are working for a company in Northern Ireland, you can get paid in Croatia if you are working for a company that has a branch in Croatia.
If you are working for a company that does not have a branch in Croatia, you can get paid in Croatia only if you are working from Croatia and you are working for a company that is a subsidiary of a company that has a branch in Croatia.
How do taxes work in Croatia if I’m working remotely for a company Croatia?
When working remotely in Croatia for a firm based in Northern Ireland, taxes might be tricky, therefore we have put together a guide to the tax system in Croatia.
In the United Kingdom, if you work for a company, you pay tax on the income you earn. This is called National Insurance. However, if you are self-employed, you are responsible for paying tax on all the income you earn.
This is called PAYE (Pay As You Earn).
If you are a UK citizen, you are a UK resident. If you are a non-UK resident, you are a non-UK resident. If you are a non-UK resident, you may be eligible for a tax credit if you are paying tax in the UK.
If you are a UK resident, you will be able to claim the standard rate of tax for your earnings.
If you are a non-UK resident, you will be able to claim the standard rate of tax for your earnings, plus any tax credits you may be eligible for.
If you are a UK citizen, you will be able to claim the standard rate of tax for your earnings, plus any tax credits you may be eligible for.