Work in India for a company in Pakistan
Can I work remotely for a company in Pakistan while being in India?
It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
- Can I get the visa? It is possible to get a visa, but you will have to apply for a visa from India. The visa will take a minimum of 3 months to process. You will have to get a visa for India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan.
- Will the company in Pakistan have a separate office in India? If not, you will have to move to the nearest office.
- Will the company in Pakistan have a separate bank account in India? If not, you will have to move to the nearest branch of the bank in India.
How to live in India and find remote work in Pakistan?
Finding remote work in Pakistan if you are located in India might be difficult, therefore we recommend that you live in Pakistan for a couple of months to get familiar with the country, culture and people.
How to live in Pakistan?
To live in Pakistan, you need to get a Pakistani visa. The process of getting a visa is simple and takes around a week. You need to apply for a visa online through the Pakistan Embassy website. You need to complete the online application form and upload the required documents. You can also get a visa in person in the Embassy.
You need to submit the following documents for a visa:
Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
Visa application form (available on the Pakistan Embassy website)
Three passport size photographs (black and white)
A recent passport size photo of you (black and white)
Passport size photo of your parents (black and white)
A recent passport size photo of your parents (black and white)
Passport size photo of your spouse (black and white)
A recent passport size photo of your spouse (black and white)
A recent passport size photo of your child (black and white)
Visa Fees:
There is no visa fee for a tourist visa. However, you need to pay a processing fee of $100 for a business visa.
How a company in Pakistan can send my salary in India?
When working remotely for a corporation in Pakistan, you salary can be send to India but there are some restrictions.
Pakistan’s foreign exchange is limited to $200 million. The amount can be spent only on imports. It can’t be used for any other purpose.
Salary sent to India
The salary sent to India can be used for shopping and other personal expenses.
Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in India for a company in Pakistan?
If you are working remotely in India for a corporation established in Pakistan, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are easy to understand.
The following is a summary of taxes that you may have to pay.
- Income Tax
If you are a resident of India, then you have to pay tax on your income from the company in Pakistan. The company in Pakistan will pay the tax on your behalf. - Sales Tax
If you are a resident of India, then you have to pay tax on the sales you make from the company in Pakistan. - Service Tax
If you are a resident of India, then you have to pay service tax on the service you provide from the company in Pakistan. The company in Pakistan will pay the service tax on your behalf. - Import Tax
If you are a resident of India, then you have to pay import tax on the items you import from the company in Pakistan. The company in Pakistan will pay the import tax on your behalf. - Value Added Tax
If you are a resident of India, then you have to pay value added tax on the items you buy from the company in Pakistan. The company in Pakistan will pay the value added tax on your behalf. - Other Taxes
There are other taxes that you have to pay if you are a resident of India.