Live in Indonesia while having a job in Singapore

By Mark 16 November 2022

Can I live in Indonesia and work remotely for a company in Singapore?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. Are you allowed to live in Indonesia?
  2. Can you work remotely?
  3. Can you travel between the two countries?
  4. Do you need to have a company in Singapore to sponsor you?
  5. Can you find a company that allows you to work remotely?

Yes, you can live in Indonesia and work remotely for a company in Singapore. However, there are some things to consider.
If you are a foreign citizen, you are allowed to live in Indonesia. However, you may not work remotely for a company in Singapore.
If you are a local citizen, you are allowed to work remotely for a company in Singapore. However, you may not live in Indonesia.
It depends on your company. Some companies allow you to work remotely, while others do not.
For example, we work remotely for a company in Singapore. However, we cannot live in Indonesia.
It depends on your visa. If you are a local citizen, you can travel between the two countries without a visa. However, if you are a foreign citizen, you will need a visa.
You may need a company in Singapore to sponsor you if you are a local citizen.

How to find remote work in Singapore while living in Indonesia?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Singapore even though you are located in Indonesia. For that we have to find a Singapore company which is willing to hire us and send us to Singapore. But there are many problems to find remote jobs in Singapore.

Let’s look at the first problem, which is the language barrier.
It is not easy to find remote jobs in Singapore if you do not speak English. In fact, most companies do not accept applications from non-English speakers.

What if you speak English but do not have a job in Singapore?
If you speak English but do not have a job in Singapore, you can still find a job in Singapore. There are many companies that want to hire non-English speaking people.
But you have to find a job in Singapore.

How to find remote work in Singapore while living in Indonesia?
You can find remote jobs in Singapore if you have a Singapore company which is willing to send you to Singapore.
The second problem is that most Singapore companies do not accept applications from non-English speakers.
The third problem is that you have to find a job in Singapore.

How to get paid in Indonesia when working remotely for a corporation in Singapore?

You can get paid in Indonesia even if you are working for a company in Singapore, however , you will need to follow the right steps.

If you are working in Indonesia for a Singapore based company, you will need to work in the Singapore office for at least one month in order to qualify for the SG resident status.
You can also work for a Singapore company remotely from Indonesia, but you will need to be in Singapore at least once a month.
If you are working for a Singapore based company, you will need to work in the Singapore office for at least one month in order to qualify for the SG resident status.
If you are working for a Singapore company remotely from Indonesia, you will need to be in Singapore at least once a month.

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 Singapore, taxes might be tricky, therefore , here are some of the things you need to know about Indonesia tax laws.

  1. Tax on Income
    In Indonesia, there is a tax on income. Income is the money that you earn for your work. The income tax rate is 10% for individuals, and 20% for corporations.
  2. Tax on Capital
    The capital tax rate is 30% for individuals and corporations.
  3. Tax on Income and Capital
    In Indonesia, there is a tax on income and capital. The income tax rate is 10% for individuals, and 20% for corporations.
  4. Tax on Income and Capital for Individuals
    Individuals are taxed on income and capital. The income tax rate is 10% for individuals. The capital tax rate is 30% for individuals.
  5. Tax on Income and Capital for Corporations
    Corporations are taxed on income and capital. The income tax rate is 20% for corporations. The capital tax rate is 30% for corporations.
  6. Tax on Income for Individuals
    Individuals are taxed on income.
  7. Tax on Capital for Individuals
    Individuals are taxed on capital.
  8. Tax on Income for Corporations
    Corporations are taxed on income.