Live in Japan while having a job in Belgium

By Mark 02 June 2022

Can I live in Japan and work remotely for a company in Belgium?

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

  1. You must be able to work from Belgium.
  2. You must have a work permit to work in Belgium.
  3. You must have a work visa to live in Japan.
  4. You must have a visa to enter Japan.
  5. You must have a Japanese passport.
  6. You must have a Japanese bank account.
  7. You must have a Japanese cell phone.
  8. You must have a Japanese email address.
  9. You must have a Japanese address.
  10. You must have a Japanese social security number.
  11. You must have a Japanese driver’s license.

How to find remote work in Belgium while living in Japan?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Belgium even though you are located in Japan. For that we need to find a remote job in Belgium, which is not so easy.

There are some companies in Belgium which offer remote jobs. But you need to know the rules of these companies and you need to have some skills to get these jobs. If you are a software developer, you need to have some skills to get these jobs. If you are a web designer, you need to have some skills to get these jobs.

So, how to find remote work in Belgium while living in Japan?
We are going to discuss some of the tips and tricks to find remote work in Belgium while living in Japan.

How to get paid in Japan when working remotely for a corporation in Belgium?

You can get paid in Japan even if you are working for a company in Belgium, however , you have to be careful with the tax rules.

You can get paid in Japan even if you are working for a company in Belgium, however, you have to be careful with the tax rules.

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

When working remotely in Japan for a firm based in Belgium, taxes might be tricky, therefore I need some help.

I’m a Belgian citizen and I work for a Japanese company.

How do taxes work in Japan if I’m working remotely for a company Japan?
Thanks for any help.
I don’t know about taxes, but you may want to talk to a tax professional in Japan. The same thing would apply if you were working in Japan, or in another country.
I’ve worked remotely in Japan for a Japanese company, and my company has a branch in Japan. We have a Belgian contract, but they have a Japanese branch. My company is based in Belgium, but the branch in Japan has a Belgian contract.