Work in Japan for a company based in Iceland

By Mark 29 May 2022

Can I work remotely for a company in Iceland while being in Japan?

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

  1. Are you allowed to work in Iceland?

  2. Do you have a work permit?

  3. Do you have the right to work in Japan?

  4. Is the company you are working for registered in Japan?

  5. Is your visa type and duration valid for working in Japan?
    If you are not an EU/EEA national, you will not be allowed to work in Iceland. However, if you are an EU/EEA national, you will be allowed to work in Iceland, as long as you have a valid work permit.
    You need a work permit to be able to work in Iceland.
    You need the right to work in Japan to be able to work in Japan.
    If you are not an EU/EEA national, you will not be allowed to work in Japan. However, if you are an EU/EEA national, you will need to check if the company you are working for is registered in Japan.

How to live in Japan and find remote work in Iceland?

Finding remote work in Iceland if you are located in Japan might be difficult, therefore we recommend to check out our article on how to live in Japan and find remote work in Japan.

In this article we will explain how to find remote work in Iceland if you are located in Japan.
There are many remote work opportunities in Iceland, but finding remote work in Iceland if you are located in Japan might be difficult.
We have been living in Japan for almost a year now and we have been working remotely for a while.
We have found remote work in Iceland to be very easy and we have been able to find remote work in Iceland if we are located in Japan.
How to find remote work in Iceland if you are located in Japan
If you are located in Japan, you might be able to find remote work in Iceland if you are willing to relocate to Iceland.
However, if you are not willing to relocate, you might have to find remote work in Iceland from Japan.

How a company in Iceland can send my salary in Japan?

When working remotely for a corporation in Iceland, you salary can be send to Japan but you have to be registered as a resident of Japan. The company will have to pay the taxes in Japan. This is not the case if you work for a company in Japan.

Can I live and work in Japan for a year and then return to Iceland? Yes, you can live and work in Japan for a year and then return to Iceland. But you will have to pay taxes in Japan for the year you have been working in Japan.
Can I work in Japan for a year and then return to Iceland? Yes, you can work in Japan for a year and then return to Iceland.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Japan for a company in Iceland?

If you are working remotely in Japan for a corporation established in Iceland, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , you should be able to take advantage of the following options:

  1. In a Foreign Taxpayer’s Identification Number (FATIN)
    You can use the FATIN to pay your taxes in Japan, provided you have an employer in Japan. In order to apply for a FATIN, you must have been working in Japan for at least 1 year. You can apply for the FATIN by contacting your employer.
  2. The Foreign Tax Credit
    The Foreign Tax Credit is an option to get a tax credit for the taxes you pay in Iceland. If you have a FATIN, you can get a tax credit for the taxes you pay in Japan.
  3. The Foreign Tax on Income
    The Foreign Tax on Income is an option to pay your taxes in Japan. If you have a FATIN, you can get a tax credit for the taxes you pay in Iceland.
  4. The Foreign Tax on Capital
    The Foreign Tax on Capital is an option to pay your taxes in Japan.
  5. The Foreign Tax on Interest
    The Foreign Tax on Interest is an option to pay your taxes in Japan.
  6. The Foreign Tax on Investment