Live in Great Britain while having a job in Germany

Can I work remotely in Great Britain for a company in Germany?

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

1. Are you a German citizen or a national of a European Union member state?
2. Are you a EU citizen?
3. Are you allowed to work in Great Britain?
4. Are you allowed to work in Germany?
5. Do you have a valid work permit in Germany?

The answer is NO.
It is possible to work in Great Britain for a company in Germany. You must be a national of a member state of the European Union (EU), and you must be a citizen of the EU. You must be able to work in Great Britain and you must be able to work in Germany.
You must have a valid work permit in Germany.
If you do not have a valid work permit in Germany, you cannot work in Germany.
You must also be able to speak and understand German.
A valid work permit is issued by the German Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Consumer Protection. It is issued only to EU citizens and it is valid for a period of 12 months.
If you are a citizen of a member state of the EU, you must have a valid work permit.
If you are a national of a member state of the EU, you must have a valid work permit.
If you are a citizen of a member state of the EU, you must be a national of that member state.

How can I find a remote job in Germany while living in Great Britain?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Germany even if you are located in Great Britain, for that we have a list of the best remote jobs in Germany.

Germany is a great place to live. It has the most beautiful landscape, the most interesting cities and the most exciting culture.
If you are looking for a remote job in Germany, you can choose from a wide range of opportunities.
You can work from home or anywhere in Germany.
You can work from your office, from a coffee shop, from a library, from a park or from anywhere you want.
You can work for yourself or you can work for a company.
You can work for a small or a large company.
You can work for a big or a small company.
You can work for a company that has a fixed office or you can work for a company that has a remote team.

How can I get paid in Great Britain when working remotely for a company in Germany?

It is possible to get paid in Great Britain while working for a company in Germany but there are some extra steps that need to be taken.

I am a British citizen and I work for a German company. I live in Germany.
It is possible to get paid in Great Britain while working for a company in Germany.
No, it is not.

How can I get paid in Great Britain when working remotely for a company in Germany?
You can get paid in Great Britain by working in Great Britain.
There are no extra steps.
I live in Germany.

You can get paid in GB while working in Germany.
No, you can’t.
You can get paid in GB while working in GB.

Will I pay taxes in Great Britain or Germany when working remotely in Great Britain?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Great Britain for a corporation in Germany, so it’s a good idea to know what your tax obligations are.

I’ve been working remotely in Great Britain for a German corporation for a little over a year now, and I’ve been asked this question a few times.
I’ve written a short guide to help you answer this question.

What are my tax obligations in Great Britain?
As a British citizen, you are subject to British tax law.
I work in Great Britain for a German corporation. I’m a salaried employee.
I’m an employee, but my company has no physical presence in Great Britain.
I’m a freelancer, working in Great Britain for a German corporation.
I’m a freelancer, working in Great Britain for a German corporation. My company has no physical presence in Great Britain.
I’m a contractor.
I’m a freelancer, but my company has no physical presence in Great Britain.