Live in Iran while having a job in New Zealand

By Mark 09 April 2022

Can I work remotely for a company in New Zealand while being in Iran?

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

  1. New Zealand is a signatory of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
  2. The New Zealand government is not a signatory of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
  3. The New Zealand government is a signatory of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.
  4. The New Zealand government is not a signatory of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.
  5. The New Zealand government is a signatory of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
  6. The New Zealand government is not a signatory of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
  7. The New Zealand government is a signatory of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
  8. The New Zealand government is not a signatory of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
  9. The New Zealand government is a signatory of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families.
  10. The New Zealand government is not a signatory of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families.

How to live in Iran and find remote work in New Zealand?

Finding remote work in New Zealand if you are located in Iran might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to learn how to live in Iran and find remote work in New Zealand.

If you are an Iranian citizen and living in Iran, then you are able to work remotely in New Zealand.
But if you are located in Iran and want to work remotely in New Zealand, then you will need to follow some steps.
In this article, we will talk about how to live in Iran and find remote work in New Zealand.
If you are a foreigner, then you will need to follow some steps to find remote work in New Zealand.
Get a Visa to Work in New Zealand

How a company in New Zealand can send my salary in Iran?

When working remotely for a corporation in New Zealand, you salary can be send to Iran but there is a fee that needs to be paid.

New Zealand companies are required to pay a fee to send money to Iran.

How much is the fee?
The fee is $40 per month.
If you are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, you can pay the fee online.
If you are not a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, you can pay the fee by sending a cheque to the address below:

How to pay the fee?
You can pay the fee online.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Iran for a company in New Zealand?

If you are working remotely in Iran for a corporation established in New Zealand, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not. You can work in Iran for a New Zealand company without having to pay any taxes.

The reason is that the New Zealand company will not have to pay any taxes in Iran. The Iranian government does not recognise New Zealand companies and therefore does not impose any taxes on the income of the company.
This is a very common practice for companies in New Zealand who hire remote workers in Iran.
The reason for this is that the New Zealand company will not have to pay any taxes in Iran.