Working in Germany for a corporation in New Zealand

Can I work remotely in Germany for a company in New Zealand?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

1. The company is not a registered company in Germany (only in NZ)
2. The company has no German employees
3. The company is not registered in Germany as a subsidiary
4. The company is not registered in Germany as a branch
5. The company is not registered in Germany as a branch office

How can I find a remote job in New Zealand while living in Germany?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in New Zealand even if you are located in Germany, for that we need to look at some specificities of the two countries.

A remote job in New Zealand is a job that can be performed from anywhere in the world. In New Zealand, this is the case for the following jobs:
It is possible to work remotely in New Zealand for any of the following jobs:
Technical roles, such as web developers, mobile developers, software engineers, etc.
Sales roles, such as sales representatives, sales engineers, etc.
Administrative roles, such as HR managers, office managers, etc.
Product roles, such as product managers, product owners, etc.
In New Zealand, remote jobs are usually performed by people living in Australia, Canada, the UK, the US or in other countries. In order to be able to work remotely in New Zealand, it is important to have a good command of the English language.
This article is aimed at people living in Germany who want to find a remote job in New Zealand.

What are the best countries to work remotely in New Zealand?
The best countries to work remotely in New Zealand are Australia, Canada, the UK, the US and the Netherlands. In this article, we will only look at the best countries to work remotely in New Zealand.

How can I get paid in Germany when working remotely for a company in New Zealand?

It is possible to get paid in Germany while working for a company in New Zealand but it is a little complicated.

If you work for a company in New Zealand, you will be paid by New Zealand’s Tax Office, which is the same as Australia’s Tax Office.
In New Zealand, your salary is taxed at your standard rate of tax, which is currently around 22%, and you also pay GST (Goods and Services Tax) of around 15% on your salary.
You will also need to pay tax in Australia.
If you are a New Zealand citizen or a New Zealand permanent resident, you can get a tax free allowance in New Zealand. This means you can keep all of your New Zealand earnings and not have to pay tax on them.
However, you will still need to pay tax on your New Zealand income if you are a non-New Zealand citizen or a non-New Zealand permanent resident.
So, if you are a non-New Zealand citizen, you will need to pay tax on your New Zealand salary.
If you are a non-New Zealand permanent resident, you will need to pay tax on your New Zealand salary if you are earning over $40,000 per year.
You will also need to pay tax on your New Zealand salary if you are earning over $10,000 per year.
How to get paid in Germany
If you are working for a company in New Zealand, you will need to get paid in New Zealand.

Will I pay taxes in Germany or New Zealand when working remotely in Germany?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Germany for a corporation in New Zealand, so we’ve put together a guide to help you understand how taxes work when you work remotely in Germany.

What is the German tax system?
Germany has a federal tax system with three levels of government. The federal government is responsible for the general welfare of the country and is represented by the Bundestag (German Parliament). The states (Länder) are responsible for the general welfare of their own region and are represented by the Länderparlamente (state parliaments). The local government (Gemeinden) is responsible for the general welfare of their own area and is represented by the Gemeindetreuen (local governments).
The federal government taxes all income and property in Germany, and the states and local governments also tax their own areas.

What is the German tax system for working from home?
The German tax system for working from home is a bit different to the tax system for working in Germany.
When you work from home in Germany, you are considered to be working from a temporary residence. This means that you are taxed on your income and on your property, but you do not pay tax on your time.
This means that you can work from home in Germany for as long as you like, and you do not have to pay tax on your time.