Live in Iraq while having a job in Algeria

By Mark 18 May 2022

Can I live in Iraq and work remotely for a company in Algeria?

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

  1. You are not a citizen of Algeria.
  2. You are not married to a citizen of Algeria.
  3. You have a permanent residence in Algeria.
  4. You have a valid visa to Algeria.
  5. You are not a national of a third country.
  6. You have a valid visa to Iraq.

How to find remote work in Algeria while living in Iraq?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Algeria even though you are located in Iraq. For that we have to know what are the Algerian remote jobs.

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Algeria even though you are located in Iraq.
Here are some of the Algerian remote jobs that you can do from your home.

  1. Data entry
    You can do data entry from home in Algeria. Data entry is a type of work that requires you to copy and paste information from one document or webpage to another. This is a very simple work that anyone can do.
    There are many websites that offer data entry work online.
  2. Online tutoring
    There are many websites that offer online tutoring. You can do online tutoring from home in Algeria.
    You can teach someone online. You can teach students from Algeria and around the world.
  3. Data mining
    Data mining is another type of work that you can do from home in Algeria. Data mining is a type of work that requires you to analyze a large amount of data.
    You can find many data mining jobs online. You can find data mining jobs in Algeria.
  4. Freelance writing
    You can also do freelance writing from home in Algeria. You can write articles, blog posts, press releases, and so on.

How to get paid in Iraq when working remotely for a corporation in Algeria?

You can get paid in Iraq even if you are working for a company in Algeria, however , you need to be aware of the following:

  1. You need to be aware of the local tax system in Iraq.
  2. You need to be aware of the local laws in Iraq.
  3. You need to be aware of the local laws in Algeria.
  4. You need to be aware of the local tax system in Algeria.

How do taxes work in Iraq if I’m working remotely for a company Iraq?

When working remotely in Iraq for a firm based in Algeria, taxes might be tricky, therefore , you need to be aware of the different tax rules that apply to you.

What are the different types of taxes in Iraq?
There are three types of taxes in Iraq:
Personal Income Tax (PIT)
Social Security Tax (SST)
Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
Personal Income Tax (PIT) is a tax that is levied on all income earned in Iraq.
There are two types of PIT:
Personal Income Tax (PIT) is calculated as a percentage of the income earned.
The personal income tax rate for 2018 is calculated as follows:
PIT rate = 0.75% + 0.