Working in Hong Kong for a corporation in France
Can I work remotely for a company in France while being in Hong Kong?
It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
- You are not a French citizen.
- You are not a French resident.
- You do not have a French visa.
- You are not a French national.
- You do not have a residence permit in Hong Kong.
How to find a remote job in France?
If you are a French citizen, you can apply for a French work permit.
If you are a non-EU citizen, you can apply for a temporary residence permit.
If you are a French resident, you can apply for a French work permit.
How to live in Hong Kong and find remote work in France?
Finding remote work in France if you are located in Hong Kong might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to try working in France. Here is how to do that.
Here is how to do that.
How to live in Hong Kong and find remote work in France? Here is how to do that.
How a company in France can send my salary in Hong Kong?
When working remotely for a corporation in France, you salary can be send to Hong Kong but you must pay for the transfer.
What is the difference between a freelance contract and a permanent contract? A freelance contract is a contract that you sign with a company in order to get a job.
What is the difference between a freelancer and an independent contractor? A freelancer is a person who is self-employed and works for clients on a contract basis.
How to start a freelance business? Start your freelance business with a freelance website. A freelance website is a website that allows you to connect with clients and manage your projects.
Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Hong Kong for a company in France?
If you are working remotely in Hong Kong for a corporation established in France, taxes could seem complicated but in fact it is quite simple.
There are a few tax rules that you must know before you start your work in Hong Kong.
This guide will help you to understand the tax rules in Hong Kong and how to calculate your tax obligations.
Before we start
This guide is about the taxes in Hong Kong for a person who is working remotely in Hong Kong for a company established in France.
If you are working remotely in Hong Kong for a corporation established in France, you can read the guide on taxes in Hong Kong for a corporation.
I’m working remotely in Hong Kong for a company in France
If you are working remotely in Hong Kong for a company established in France, you must pay taxes to the French tax authorities.
If you are working in Hong Kong for a company in France, you can deduct from your taxable income all the expenses that you have incurred in order to work in Hong Kong.
If you are a freelancer or a consultant, you are not considered as a company.
You can deduct the following expenses:
The cost of the internet connection
The cost of the telephone connection
The cost of the electricity and the gas
The cost of the rent
The cost of the accommodation
The cost of the food
The cost of the transportation
The cost of the insurance
The cost of the health insurance