Work in Czechia for a corporation based in the US

By Mark 07 May 2022

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

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

  1. If you are looking for a remote position, the company should be willing to sponsor your visa.
  2. If the company is willing to sponsor your visa, they should have a physical office in the US.
  3. If the company is willing to sponsor your visa and has a physical office in the US, they should have a physical office in Czechia.

Is it possible to live and work in Czechia and work remotely for a company in the US?
How long do you need to live in Czechia before you can apply for a visa? You need to live in Czechia for at least 6 months to apply for a visa.
What is the visa application process like? The application process varies depending on the type of visa you are applying for. For more information, please visit our visa information page.
Do you need a work permit to work in Czechia? Yes, you need a work permit to work in Czechia.

How to find remote work in the US while living in Czechia?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in the US even though you are located in Czechia. For that we need to do the following things:

  1. Find a US company to work for
    This is the first and most important step to get remote work. In order to find a remote job, you need to find a company that needs remote employees. There are many online resources that help you to find a job, but the best way to find a remote job is to apply to the companies directly.
  2. Apply to the company
    After finding a job, you need to apply to that company. The good news is that in many cases, it is possible to apply to the company directly from the Czech Republic.
  3. Resume
    Now you need to create a resume for that job. You can use a simple resume builder to make a resume that is suitable for the job. Also, you can use the resume templates that are available online.
  4. Interview
    After creating a resume, it is time to apply for the job. You need to apply for the job as you are an expert in the field. In the interview, you need to convince the hiring manager that you are a good fit for the job.
  5. Pay
    After getting the job, you need to get paid. Usually, the company will pay the visa fee and the salary to your bank account in the Czech Republic.
  6. Work
    Now you can work in the US.

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

You can get paid in Czechia even if you are working for a company in the US, however it will be only in the form of the currency of the country you are living in. The company that you are working for will have to convert your salary into the currency of the country you are living in.

So what is the best way to get paid in Czechia?
We will discuss below how to get paid in Czechia when you are working for a company in the US.
Note: If you are an American citizen, you can only get paid in US dollars, so you cannot get paid in Czechia.
The first thing you need to do is to get your company to convert your salary into the currency of the country you are living in.

So how to get paid in Czechia?
The best way to get paid in Czechia is to convert your salary into Czech koruna (CZK) using the exchange rate that is posted on the official website of the Central Bank of the Czech Republic.
Note: You can only get paid in Czechia if you are working for a company in the Czech Republic.
You will be able to get paid in the form of the currency of the country you are living in.

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 the US, taxes might be tricky, therefore it’s important to understand how the Czech Republic and US handle taxes.

If you’re working remotely for a company based in the Czech Republic, you might have to pay a lot of taxes. In the Czech Republic, there are two types of taxes:
VAT (value-added tax)
Taxes on profits
If you’re working remotely for a company based in the US, you might have to pay a lot of taxes. In the US, there are two types of taxes:
Sales taxes
In the Czech Republic, the government also has two types of taxes:
VAT
The Czech Republic’s VAT is known as the ‘MTVA’ (Ministry of Finance and Treasury). The MTVA is the highest tax in the Czech Republic, and is charged on all goods and services sold in the country.