Work in Egypt for a company based in Denmark

By Mark 12 April 2022

Can I live in Egypt and work remotely for a company in Denmark?

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

  1. The company in Denmark has to be able to prove that they have a physical presence in Egypt
  2. The company in Egypt has to be able to prove that they have a physical presence in Denmark
  3. The company in Egypt has to be able to prove that the company in Denmark is legally established
  4. The company in Denmark has to be able to prove that they have a contract with the company in Egypt

I have a question about working in Egypt. I am currently working in a company in Denmark, and I am wondering if I can work for a company in Egypt and be paid by the company in Denmark.
I want to work in Egypt for a company in Denmark.

How to find remote work in Denmark while living in Egypt?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Denmark even though you are located in Egypt. For that we will discuss some tips and tricks to find remote jobs in Denmark while living in Egypt.

The Danish language is spoken by more than 3 million people in Denmark. The Danish language is an official language of Denmark, and the Danish language is the second most spoken language in Denmark.

How to get paid in Egypt when working remotely for a corporation in Denmark?

You can get paid in Egypt even if you are working for a company in Denmark, however , you need to be aware of the tax rules.

In Egypt, you are required to pay taxes on your income. The amount of tax you pay depends on your income and your residency.
When you work for a company in Denmark, you are required to pay taxes on your income.
In order to get paid in Egypt, you need to have a valid work permit and be registered with the Egyptian government.
If you are registered in Egypt and working in a company in Denmark, you can get paid in Egypt.
The Egyptian government allows you to work in Egypt for a certain period of time. You need to have a valid work permit to work in Egypt.
You need to register with the Egyptian government in order to get a work permit.

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

When working remotely in Egypt for a firm based in Denmark, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is important to understand how the tax system works in Egypt.

Taxes in Egypt
The Egyptian government has a two-tier tax system. The first tax is a tax on income and the second is a tax on consumption. The tax on income is called “income tax” and the tax on consumption is called “VAT”.
The income tax is a flat tax of 30% and the VAT is a flat tax of 20% on most goods and services.
The income tax is calculated on your income from your employment and the tax rate is 30%. This means that you are taxed on the first 30% of your income.
The VAT is calculated on the total value of your purchases and the tax rate is 20% on most goods and services. This means that you are taxed on the first 20% of the total value of your purchases.