Work in Japan for a company in Belarus

By Mark 27 May 2022

Can I work remotely in Japan for a company in Belarus?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. If your contract is not in Japanese, your salary may be lower than in Japan.
  2. If you are not a Japanese citizen, your contract may be not valid in Japan.
  3. If you have a passport from a country in the EU, you may be required to obtain a visa to enter Japan.
  4. Your visa may be rejected if you do not have a sufficient amount of money to cover your stay in Japan.
  5. Your visa may be rejected if you have no intention to stay in Japan for more than 3 months.

How can I find a remote job in Belarus while living in Japan?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Belarus even if you are located in Japan, for that we will need to know a little more about Belarus and Belarusian culture.

Belarus is a country in Eastern Europe with a population of 9.5 million people. It is a former Soviet republic, and is now a republic in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Belarus is also a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which is a union of Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan.

How can I get paid in Japan when working remotely for a company in Belarus?

It is possible to get paid in Japan while working for a company in Belarus but it will be difficult and it may not be possible.

If you are working in Japan for a company in Belarus, you are likely to receive a salary from your company in Belarus. However, you will need to understand that you are also required to pay tax in Japan.
The tax you pay in Japan will depend on whether you are employed in Japan or Belarus. If you are employed in Japan, you will need to pay tax in Japan. If you are employed in Belarus, you will need to pay tax in Belarus.
Tax in Japan
When you are employed in Japan, you will be required to pay tax in Japan. The tax you pay in Japan will depend on your monthly salary and the number of days you work in Japan.
Tax in Japan is calculated based on your monthly salary and the number of days you work in Japan. For example, if you work in Japan for 30 days and earn ¥100,000, your tax is ¥3000 (¥100 x 30 x 1.5). If you are employed for 30 days and earn ¥200,000, your tax is ¥6000 (¥200 x 30 x 1.5).
If you work in Japan for less than 30 days, your tax is calculated based on your monthly salary and the number of days you work in Japan.

Will I pay taxes in Japan or Belarus when working remotely in Japan?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Japan for a corporation in Belarus, so here are the basics to help you understand.

In Japan, the employer pays social security, health insurance, and pension for the employee.
In Belarus, the employer pays social security, health insurance, and pension for the employee.