Work in Indonesia for a company in Malaysia
Can I live in Indonesia and work remotely for a company in Malaysia?
Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:
- The company in Malaysia must be registered in Malaysia, and the company in Indonesia must be registered in Indonesia.
- You must be a citizen of Indonesia or Malaysia.
- You must have a valid visa to enter Malaysia or Indonesia.
How to find remote work in Malaysia while living in Indonesia?
Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Malaysia even though you are located in Indonesia. For that we need to take some steps.
- Work from home
If you are living in Indonesia, you can work from home. In this case, you can find remote work in Malaysia. - Find a remote job
There are many ways to find remote jobs in Malaysia.
First, you can find a remote job from your company. This is a common way to find remote jobs in Malaysia.
Second, you can find a remote job from a freelance platform. You can find a remote job in Malaysia from freelance platforms such as Upwork, Freelancer, Guru, and PeoplePerHour.
Third, you can find a remote job from a job board. You can find a remote job in Malaysia from job boards such as Indeed, Upwork, Freelancer, and PeoplePerHour. - Find a remote job in Malaysia
If you want to find a remote job in Malaysia, you can find a job from a job board.
How to get paid in Indonesia when working remotely for a corporation in Malaysia?
You can get paid in Indonesia even if you are working for a company in Malaysia, however , if you are an expat or a local, it is important to have a proper work permit.
It is the best to get a work permit for a foreigner who is not a citizen of Indonesia. If you are a local, then you can apply for a work permit without the need to get a work permit for a foreigner.
As a foreigner, you can apply for a work permit for foreigners for a duration of 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year.
It is very important to apply for a work permit for foreigners and not an Indonesian work permit.
If you are an expat, you can apply for a work permit for foreigners.
The cost of a work permit for a foreigner is not very expensive and it is definitely worth the effort to apply for it.
There are some companies in Malaysia that do not require a work permit for foreigners and they can pay you in Malaysia.
For companies that do not require a work permit for foreigners, you will need to work for them for at least 6 months before you can get paid in Malaysia.
If you are working for a company that requires a work permit for foreigners, then you can get paid in Indonesia when you work for them for a duration of 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year.
A work permit for a foreigner is very important and it is required when you are working for a company in Malaysia.
How do taxes work in Indonesia if I’m working remotely for a company Indonesia?
When working remotely in Indonesia for a firm based in Malaysia, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is important to know the exact tax rules that apply.
This article will give you a basic overview of how taxes work in Indonesia if you are working remotely for a firm based in Malaysia.
- Taxation of your income
You are required to pay income tax on your income that you earn in Indonesia. The income tax rate is currently 21%. The rate is reduced to 19% if you are a self-employed person or a freelancer.
Income tax is calculated as follows:
Income tax = Total income (before deductions) - Total deductions - Tax on your assets
Income tax is also applicable to your assets, which are also known as capital gains. Capital gains are taxed at a rate of 20% if you are a self-employed person or a freelancer.
Capital gains are calculated as follows:
Capital gains = Total gains (before deductions) - Total deductions - Tax on your expenses
Income tax is also applicable to your expenses, which are also known as deductions. Deductions are tax-deductible expenses, which can be used to reduce your income tax.
Deductions are calculated as follows:
Deductions = Total deductions - Total income (before deductions)
If you have expenses that you can claim as deductions, you can reduce your income tax.