Living in Hong Kong while working in Russia

By Mark 01 May 2022

Can I work remotely for a company in Russia while being in Hong Kong?

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:

  1. Check the company’s Terms of Service to make sure you can work from there.
  2. Check the company’s local laws to make sure you can work there.
  3. Check the company’s local immigration laws to make sure you can work there.
  4. Make sure your passport is valid and up to date.
  5. Make sure you have all the necessary work permits for the country you are working in.
  6. Make sure you have the proper working visa for the country you are working in.

How to live in Hong Kong and find remote work in Russia?

Finding remote work in Russia if you are located in Hong Kong might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to move to Russia. The following guide will help you to find a remote job in Russia and to relocate to Moscow or St. Petersburg.

The following list of remote jobs in Russia will help you to find a remote job in Russia if you are located in Hong Kong.
Remote Jobs in Russia
Remote Jobs in Russia for Developers
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How a company in Russia can send my salary in Hong Kong?

When working remotely for a corporation in Russia, you salary can be send to Hong Kong but not to your home country. The reason is simple. If the salary is sent to your home country, you will have to declare it.

In this case, you will have to pay taxes to your home country.
The most popular way to send your salary abroad is through a company in Russia.
This is an article that will help you decide if you should work for a company in Russia.
The pros and cons of working for a company in Russia
Pros of working for a company in Russia

  1. The company will pay you a salary in Hong Kong
    You will not have to pay taxes in Hong Kong to the government.
  2. You will be able to get paid by Western Union
    If you work for a company in Russia, you can get paid by Western Union.
  3. You will have the opportunity to learn a new language
    Working for a company in Russia will give you the opportunity to learn a new language.
  4. You will get to know a new culture
    If you work for a company in Russia, you will get to know a new culture.
  5. You will get to know a new country
    If you work for a company in Russia, you will get to know a new country.
  6. You will have a better salary
    You will have a higher salary if you work for a company in Russia.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Hong Kong for a company in Russia?

If you are working remotely in Hong Kong for a corporation established in Russia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is quite simple. Here is how to pay your taxes in Hong Kong when working remotely for a corporation in Russia.

Taxes in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, you are subject to tax at the rate of 15% of your income. You can deduct the following expenses from your taxable income:
GST: 20% of your total taxable income.
Social Security: 20% of your total taxable income.
Health Insurance: 20% of your total taxable income.
You can also deduct the following expenses from your taxable income:
Taxes in Russia
In Russia, you are subject to tax at the rate of 15% of your income.
Taxes in Hong Kong and Russia