Work in Iraq for a company based in Austria

By Mark 17 May 2022

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

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

  1. The company you are working for has an office in Austria.
  2. You have an Austrian ID and you are not a national of a country that is a member of the European Union (EU).
  3. You are not a national of a country that is a member of the Schengen Agreement.
  4. You are not a national of a country that is a member of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
  5. You are not a national of a country that has a visa requirement.

What is the visa waiver program?
The visa waiver program is a program that allows citizens of certain countries to enter the United States without a visa.

What is a Schengen Agreement country?
The Schengen Agreement countries are countries that are part of the European Union.

What is a VWP country?
The visa waiver program allows citizens of certain countries to enter the United States without a visa. The countries that are part of the VWP are:

What are the visa requirements for a Schengen Agreement country?
The visa requirements for a Schengen Agreement country are as follows:
If you are a citizen of a Schengen Agreement country, you do not need a visa to enter the United States. However, you will need a visa if you are not a citizen of a Schengen Agreement country or if you are not a lawful permanent resident of the United States.

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

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Austria even though you are located in Iraq. For that we need to have a look at the Austrian job market, the Austrian economy and the Austrian immigration policy.

Austrian job market
In Austria, the unemployment rate is currently at 5.5% (December 2018). The unemployment rate is highest in Vorarlberg (6.5%) and lowest in Salzburg (4.2%). The unemployment rate is highest for young people (15-24) and lowest for people aged 50-64 (3.3% and 3.4% respectively). The unemployment rate is also highest in the major cities of Vienna, Graz, Linz and Salzburg. The unemployment rate is highest for men (6.2%) and lowest for women (4.9%). The unemployment rate is highest for people with a university degree (6.5%) and lowest for people without a degree (4.3%). The unemployment rate is highest for people with a university degree in Vorarlberg (8.2%) and lowest for people without a university degree in Graz (3.9%).

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

You can get paid in Iraq even if you are working for a company in Austria, however , the process is a bit different.

The first step is to make sure you have the right visa. If you are going to work for a company in Austria, you will need to get a work visa. If you are a freelancer, you can get a freelance visa.
You will need to make sure that the company you are going to work for has an office in Iraq. You will also need to make sure that you are going to work in Austria. You will need to have a bank account in Austria.
If you are going to work for a company in Austria, you will need to find an employer in Iraq. You can either apply for a job or you can apply for a job through an employment agency.
If you are going to work as a freelancer in Austria, you can apply for a freelance visa.
The next step is to apply for the visa. You can apply for the visa at the embassy in Iraq or you can apply for the visa online.
If you are going to work for a company in Austria, you will need to apply for a work visa.

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 Austria, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is important to know the rules.

Taxes are a complicated issue in Iraq, and there are a number of ways to calculate your income. The first thing to know is that you must file taxes in Iraq. If you are a resident, you must file your taxes in Iraq, and if you are a non-resident, you must file your taxes in Iraq. If you are a non-resident working for a firm based in Austria, you must file your taxes in Iraq.
If you are a resident, you are subject to a 30% income tax on your income. If you are a non-resident, you are subject to a 30% income tax on your income. The income tax rate is calculated on your total income, including income from your employer, and not just your income from the firm based in Austria.
Iraq is a tax haven, and you can do business with minimal or no taxes.