Work in Guatemala for a company in Greece

By Mark 27 April 2022

Can I live in Guatemala and work remotely for a company in Greece?

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

  1. If you are a freelancer, you must be registered in the country where you are going to work.
  2. If you are an employee, you must be registered in the country where you are going to work.
  3. You must have a valid visa.
  4. You must have a valid work permit.
  5. You must have a valid residence permit.
  6. You must have a valid visa for the country where you are going to live.
  7. You must have a valid visa for the country where you are going to work.

How to find remote work in Greece while living in Guatemala?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Greece even though you are located in Guatemala. For that we have collected a list of the best remote jobs in Greece, which you can do from anywhere in the world.

For those who want to move to Greece, you have the chance to get a job in the capital Athens, or in one of the other cities.
The best cities to live in Greece are Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Thessaloniki, and Kalamaria.
You can find a job in Greece in the following industries:
Logistics
Hospitality
Marketing
Media
IT
Human Resources
Software Engineering
Web Development
Translation
Customer Service
Healthcare
Education
Accounting
Legal
Finance
Sales

How to get paid in Guatemala when working remotely for a corporation in Greece?

You can get paid in Guatemala even if you are working for a company in Greece, however , you will have to comply with the local tax laws.

You can get paid in Guatemala even if you are working for a company in Greece, however, you will have to comply with the local tax laws.
If you are a freelancer, you can work from anywhere in the world, and you can get paid in Guatemala.

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

When working remotely in Guatemala for a firm based in Greece, taxes might be tricky, therefore , it is important to understand how the tax system works in Guatemala. You may find that working remotely in Guatemala means that you are not subject to Guatemalan tax on the income that you earn, and you could be subject to tax on your social security and pension.

You may be taxed on your social security and pension, which is not a lot of money in Guatemala, and you may also be taxed on your employment income. Guatemala is a member of the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) and, as such, the OECD has a number of tax conventions that Guatemala must comply with.
Taxes in Guatemala are based on a sliding scale of tax rates. There are four levels of tax, which are:
• Tax of 10 percent of the taxable income.
• Tax of 20 percent of the taxable income.
• Tax of 25 percent of the taxable income.
• Tax of 30 percent of the taxable income.
As you can see, the tax rates get progressively higher, so that is why you should be careful when earning a lot of money in Guatemala.
Taxes on Social Security and Pension
There is a tax on the social security and pension that is paid by the employee, and the amount of the tax that is paid is based on the tax rate. The tax rate is the same for both social security and pension.