Working in Ecuador for a corporation in Belgium

Can I work remotely for a company in Belgium while being in Ecuador?

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

  1. You need to be physically present in Belgium for a minimum of 3 months.
  2. You need to be physically present in Ecuador for a minimum of 3 months.
  3. You need to have a valid work permit in Belgium.
  4. You need to have a valid work permit in Ecuador.

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

I have a B2 visa, can I work for a company in Belgium while I am in Ecuador?
You can work for a company in Belgium while you are in Ecuador.
There are some things you need to be aware of:
In this case you will need to get a work permit for Belgium.

How to live in Ecuador and find remote work in Belgium?

Finding remote work in Belgium if you are located in Ecuador might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to get a remote job in Belgium. You will be able to live in Ecuador and work remotely for a Belgian company.

The good thing about this is that you will have the opportunity to work for a Belgian company in a remote location. The bad thing is that you will have to move to Belgium.
This is a question that we get asked a lot. We have already written about how to find remote work in Ecuador and we will now share with you our tips on how to live in Ecuador and find remote work in Belgium.

How a company in Belgium can send my salary in Ecuador?

When working remotely for a corporation in Belgium, you salary can be send to Ecuador but only for a maximum of 3 months. If you want to extend your contract with your employer, you will have to go to Belgium for a new contract.

How to send my salary to Ecuador?
If you work for a Belgian company, you can send your salary to Ecuador. The company in Belgium must be registered in Ecuador. If your company is registered in Belgium, you can send your salary to Ecuador and the company in Belgium will send your salary to Ecuador.
If you work for a company in Ecuador, you can send your salary to Belgium. The company in Ecuador must be registered in Belgium. If your company is registered in Ecuador, you can send your salary to Belgium and the company in Ecuador will send your salary to Belgium.
In Ecuador you can send your salary to your company in Belgium.
In Belgium you can send your salary to your company in Ecuador.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Ecuador for a company in Belgium?

If you are working remotely in Ecuador for a corporation established in Belgium, taxes could seem complicated but in fact it is quite simple.

We will explain how to calculate your taxes and where to pay them.

What is the law?
The law is the same for all workers in Ecuador.
The law says that you are taxed according to the place where you work.
The law also says that you are taxed according to the place where you live.
You are taxed according to the place where you work, if you work in Ecuador for a company that is established in Belgium.
You are taxed according to the place where you live, if you live in Ecuador for a company that is established in Belgium.

Where do you work?
If you work in Ecuador for a company that is established in Belgium, you work in Ecuador.
If you live in Ecuador for a company that is established in Belgium, you live in Ecuador.

What is your place of residence?
If you work in Ecuador for a company that is established in Belgium, your place of residence is Ecuador.