Live in Czechia while having a job in Hong Kong
Can I work remotely for a company in Hong Kong while being in Czechia?
It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
- Are you allowed to work for a foreign company in Hong Kong?
- Is your company a legal one?
- Are you allowed to work for a foreign company while being in Hong Kong?
Is it possible to work for a foreign company in Hong Kong while being in Czechia?
Yes, you can work for a foreign company in Hong Kong while being in Czechia.
You can work for a foreign company in Hong Kong, if:
- Your company is legal
- You are a citizen of Hong Kong
- You are a legal resident of Hong Kong
If you are not a legal resident of Hong Kong, you are not allowed to work for a foreign company in Hong Kong.
How to live in Czechia and find remote work in Hong Kong?
Finding remote work in Hong Kong if you are located in Czechia might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to use the services of an online recruitment agency.
In the following article, we will tell you how to find remote work in Czechia and Hong Kong.
What is remote work?
The term “remote work” is used to describe work that is performed in a location different from the place where the worker is located.
There are many advantages to remote work:
You can work from anywhere in the world.
You can choose the best time for yourself.
You can work in a different time zone.
You can work without being tied to a desk.
You can work from home.
You can work from a coffee shop or on a train.
You can work from the beach or the mountains.
You can work when you feel like it.
You can work at your own pace.
You can work at your own rhythm.
You can work whenever you want.
You can work whenever you feel like it.
You can work for as long as you want.
How a company in Hong Kong can send my salary in Czechia?
When working remotely for a corporation in Hong Kong, you salary can be send to Czechia but you can not send it back to Hong Kong.
What is the difference between a virtual assistant and a virtual receptionist? A virtual receptionist is someone who is a receptionist, but is not physically located at a receptionist position. A virtual assistant is someone who works from home and is not physically located at a home office.
Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Czechia for a company in Hong Kong?
If you are working remotely in Czechia for a corporation established in Hong Kong, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not. The Czech Republic and Hong Kong have a double taxation agreement. The Czech Republic has a tax treaty with Hong Kong, so if you are a Hong Kong resident and you work in the Czech Republic, you are subject to Czech taxes.
The Czech Republic has a flat tax system. The tax rate is 20% on income earned in the Czech Republic.
If you are a Hong Kong resident and you work in the Czech Republic, you are subject to Czech taxes.