Work in Japan for a company based in Malaysia

By Mark 23 May 2022

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

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

  1. Check if your company allows you to work from home, and if so, what the terms and conditions are.
  2. Check if your company is willing to pay for your visa and work permit, and if so, what the terms and conditions are.
  3. Check if your company will provide you with a company car, and if so, what the terms and conditions are.
  4. Check if your company is willing to pay for your accommodation, and if so, what the terms and conditions are.
  5. Check if your company is willing to pay for your medical insurance, and if so, what the terms and conditions are.
  6. Check if your company is willing to pay for your daily transport to and from work, and if so, what the terms and conditions are.
  7. Check if your company is willing to pay for your daily food, and if so, what the terms and conditions are.
  8. Check if your company is willing to pay for your daily commute, and if so, what the terms and conditions are.

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

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Malaysia even though you are located in Japan. For that we need to be more creative.

If you are a Japanese citizen or have Japanese citizenship, you can work as a freelance worker in Malaysia.
If you are a foreigner, you can work as a freelancer in Malaysia if you are able to get a work permit.
If you are a foreign national who has a job offer from a company in Malaysia, you can work in Malaysia without a work permit.
In this article, we will discuss the best way to find remote work in Malaysia.
Before we get started, let’s talk about the visa situation.
There are two visa options for foreigners who want to work in Malaysia.
Working in Malaysia as a freelancer
If you are a foreigner who has a job offer from a company in Malaysia, you can work in Malaysia as a freelancer.
You can apply for a working holiday visa (subclass 417) and you can work in Malaysia for a period of one year.
You will need to apply for a working holiday visa and you will need to pay the application fee.
However, you can work as a freelancer in Malaysia for a period of one year.

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

You can get paid in Japan even if you are working for a company in Malaysia, however , you need to be careful with the amount of money that you will be receiving. If you are working for a company in Malaysia, you will have to work under their conditions and you cannot just work for a company in Japan without any conditions.

You need to find a way to be able to work in Japan. It is not that easy because there are a lot of things that you need to know. If you are a student, then you can work in Japan without any problems. If you are a young adult, then you can get a job in Japan. If you are a professional, then you can find a way to work in Japan. If you are an old adult, then you need to work in Japan for a company in Malaysia.
You need to know how to get paid in Japan. You need to know what to do and what not to do. You need to know the things that will help you to get paid in Japan.

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 Malaysia, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is imperative to get your ducks in a row before you go. The best thing you can do is to work with a Japanese tax consultant, who will be able to guide you through the process of working in Japan and help you file your taxes.

Japan has a complex tax system and it is advisable to get a professional to help you file your taxes. Japan’s tax system is very different from other countries. You will need to be very careful when it comes to filing your taxes.

What are the different taxes in Japan?
There are four taxes in Japan:
Sales tax (店頭税)
Corporate Income Tax (会社投資収入税)
Value Added Tax (店頭税)
National Sales Tax (国税)
Sales Tax
Sales tax is charged at the time of purchase and is calculated as a percentage of the purchase price. For example, if you buy a pair of shoes for ¥1,000, you will pay ¥100 as sales tax. This is charged at the time of purchase.
Corporate Income Tax
Corporate Income Tax is calculated as a percentage of the company’s income. For example, if you work for a company that earns ¥1 million in income, you will pay ¥10,000 as Corporate Income Tax.