Working in Iceland for a corporation in New Zealand

By Mark 01 May 2022

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

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

  1. You need to be a citizen of the country where the company is located (in this case, New Zealand) and the country where you are located (in this case, Iceland).
  2. You need to be a resident of the country where the company is located (in this case, New Zealand).
  3. You need to be a resident of the country where you are located (in this case, Iceland).
  4. The company needs to have an office in the country where it is located (in this case, New Zealand).
  5. The company needs to have an office in the country where you are located (in this case, Iceland).
  6. You need to be able to prove your legal residency in the country where the company is located (in this case, New Zealand).
  7. You need to be able to prove your legal residency in the country where you are located (in this case, Iceland).

The process is the same for everyone:

  1. Register at the company’s website.
  2. Fill in the online form and submit it.
  3. Wait for the email with the company’s confirmation.
  4. Read it carefully and fill in the online form again.

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

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in New Zealand even if you are located in Iceland, for that we need to understand the concept of remote work.

In this article, we will discuss what is remote work, why it is important, how to find a remote job in New Zealand, what are the benefits of working remotely and how to get started.

What is Remote Work?
Remote work is the process of working from a remote location. In this process, the employee is not required to be present in the office. In fact, it is not even required to be present in the same country.
In the case of remote work, the employee can work from home, a coworking space, a coffee shop, or any other location. The most important thing is that the employee is not required to be present in the office.
The concept of remote work is not new. In fact, it has been around for a long time. In the early days of the internet, remote work was a common practice.
However, as the internet grew and the internet became a part of our daily life, the concept of remote work became less common.
Now, remote work is making a comeback.
The Reasons to Work Remotely
Remote work is becoming more popular because of the following reasons:
It is more convenient.
You can work from anywhere in the world.
You can work from any time of the day or night.
You can work when you feel like it.

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

It is possible to get paid in Iceland while working for a company in New Zealand but it will take a little more work.

Working in Iceland
If you are a New Zealander working for a company in New Zealand, then you are probably eligible to get paid in New Zealand.
You can use a New Zealand bank account or a New Zealand debit card to pay your monthly expenses.
If you are a New Zealander working in Iceland, then you will have to transfer money from your New Zealand bank account to your Icelandic bank account.
How to get paid in Iceland
To get paid in Iceland, you will have to transfer money from your New Zealand bank account to your Icelandic bank account.
To do this, you will have to fill in a form called “Payment Form”.
You will need to fill in the form and mail it to the New Zealand company.
The New Zealand company will then transfer the money from your New Zealand bank account to your Icelandic bank account.
How to get paid in New Zealand

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

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Iceland for a corporation in New Zealand, so it is important to know how to handle the situation.

In this article we will look at the different taxes that are payable in Iceland and New Zealand when working remotely in Iceland.
In New Zealand, the tax system is a single rate system. In Iceland, the tax system is a dual rate system.
The tax rates are as follows:
New Zealand
New Zealand has a single rate system where the tax rate is 30% for most types of income.
The only exceptions are:
Pension
Sickness benefit
Unemployment benefit
Benefit in kind
Income from a business
Income from a trust
Income from a partnership
Income from a company
Income from a trust or company
Income from an annuity
Income from a pension
Income from a pension scheme
Income from a personal pension scheme
Income from a defined benefit pension scheme
Income from a defined contribution pension scheme