Live in Czechia while having a job in Bangladesh

By Mark 17 May 2022

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

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

  1. You must be a citizen of one of the countries listed below, or you must have a valid work permit from the country you are planning to work in.
  2. You must have a valid passport and visa to enter the country you are planning to work in.
  3. You must be able to work in the country you are planning to work in.
  4. You must have a valid working permit.
  5. You must be able to work legally in the country you are planning to work in.

If you meet all of the above requirements, then you can apply for a work permit.

What are the documents required to apply for a work permit?
You will need the following documents to apply for a work permit:

  1. A valid passport and visa to enter the country you are planning to work in.
  2. A valid working permit to work in the country you are planning to work in.
  3. Proof of income.
  4. A letter of invitation.
  5. A letter of authorization from your employer.
  6. A letter of acceptance from your employer.

How do I apply for a work permit?
You can apply for a work permit by submitting the following documents:

  1. Your passport.
  2. Your valid visa to enter the country you are planning to work in.

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

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Bangladesh even though you are located in Czechia. For that we have to look at the visa requirements of Bangladesh and Czechia.

Bangladesh is a country with a population of about 160 million people, and it is the third most populous country in South Asia. It is located in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent, bordering the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. The capital city of Bangladesh is Dhaka.
Czechia is a country in Central Europe. It is a landlocked country located in Central Europe, bordering the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Poland, and Germany. It is bordered by the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, and Germany. It is located between the Alps and the Carpathians. The capital city of Czechia is Prague.
Bangladesh visa requirements
In order to live and work in Bangladesh, you need to have a valid passport. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months. You should have a visa if you are traveling to Bangladesh.

Czechia visa requirements
In order to live and work in Czechia, you need to have a valid passport.

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

You can get paid in Czechia even if you are working for a company in Bangladesh, however you will need to go through the process of getting a work permit for Czechia.

If you are working for a Czech company, you can get a work permit in Czechia. The process is a bit complex but if you know what you are doing, it can be done in a matter of weeks.
The first step is to apply for a work permit. You can apply for a work permit online at the Czech embassy website. You will need to submit the following documents:
A copy of your passport
A copy of your work permit
A copy of your visa

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

When working remotely in Czechia for a firm based in Bangladesh, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is best to have a good understanding of how taxes work in Czechia.

The Czech Republic has a flat tax system, which means that you pay the same tax on income regardless of how much you earn. This is different from the UK, where income tax is based on a sliding scale.
The basic rate of income tax in the Czech Republic is 21%, which is the same as the basic rate of income tax in the UK.
If you earn more than £16,620 a year, you will pay a higher rate of income tax.
You will pay income tax at the rate of 21% on income over £16,620.
If you earn more than £25,000 a year, you will pay income tax at the rate of 30%.
If you earn more than £43,000 a year, you will pay income tax at the rate of 45%.
If you earn more than £60,000 a year, you will pay income tax at the rate of 50%.
If you earn more than £85,000 a year, you will pay income tax at the rate of 55%.
If you earn more than £100,000 a year, you will pay income tax at the rate of 60%.