Work in Japan for a company based in Mexico

By Mark 29 April 2022

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

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

  1. If you are a citizen of Mexico, you will need a work permit in Japan. This is not a problem, as long as you are registered in the “Nacional de Cómputo de México” (NACE) database. You can get this database from the Mexican embassy in Japan.
  2. If you are not a Mexican citizen, you will need a work permit in Mexico.
  3. If you are a Mexican citizen, you will need to be registered in the Mexican Social Security System (SSA).
  4. The company you want to work for needs to be registered in the SSA.
  5. Your work permit must be endorsed by the SSA.
  6. If you have a Mexican passport, you will need to apply for a Mexican passport in Japan.
  7. You will need to be registered in the SSA database in Japan.

I am a US citizen who wants to live in Japan.
Do I need a visa?
Yes, you need to apply for a visa. The visa is a document that allows you to stay in Japan for a specific period of time. The length of the visa depends on the purpose of your visit, the length of stay and the country you are from.
If you want to stay in Japan for a long period of time, you will need a work visa.
If you are a student or a tourist, you will need a student visa.

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

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Mexico even if you are located in Japan, for that we have a special section of the website. However, you can also use the following trick to get a remote job in Mexico.

  1. Find a remote job in Mexico
    Remote jobs in Mexico are available in several places. You can find remote jobs in Mexico through the following places:
    Online job boards
    The most common and well-known online job boards are Monster.com, SimplyHired.com, CareerBuilder.com, etc. The most important thing to remember when applying for a remote job in Mexico is that you should search for the job in the country where you are living.
    Job boards for companies that hire remote workers
    A good option to find remote jobs in Mexico is through the job boards of companies that hire remote workers. For example, if you are in Japan, you can search for remote jobs in Mexico through the following job boards:
  2. Prepare your resume
    To be able to find a remote job in Mexico, you need to have a good resume. You can create a resume from scratch or you can use a resume template.
    You should have a resume that contains the following information:
    Company name
    Job title
    Contact information
    Skills
    Experience
    Resume templates for remote jobs in Mexico
    You can find a good resume template for remote jobs in Mexico on the following websites:
  3. Apply for remote jobs in Mexico

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

It is possible to get paid in Japan while working for a company in Mexico but it requires a lot of work on your part to make it happen.

If you are a freelancer or a consultant working remotely, you can still be paid in Japan. However, you will need to work a lot harder than most people to get paid in Japan.
The good news is that it is possible to get paid in Japan while working remotely for a company in Mexico. The bad news is that it takes a lot of work on your part to get paid in Japan.
Let’s look at the different ways you can get paid in Japan while working remotely for a company in Mexico.
By Using a Japanese Bank Account
If you are working remotely for a company in Mexico, you can get paid in Japan by using a Japanese bank account.
If you don’t have a Japanese bank account, you can open a bank account in Japan. The easiest way to open a Japanese bank account is to open a bank account with the same bank that your Mexican bank account is with.
The good news is that you don’t have to go through the Japanese banking system to get paid in Japan. The bad news is that you have to go through the Japanese banking system to get paid in Japan.
You can get paid in Japan by using a Japanese bank account.

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

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Japan for a corporation in Mexico, so it is important to understand the rules.

Taxation is complicated in Japan. It is important to understand how taxes are applied when working remotely in Japan for a corporation in Mexico.
The most important thing to understand is that there is no tax on salaries or profits from a corporation in Mexico. However, there is a 20% tax on royalties, dividends, interest, and other income earned by a corporation in Mexico.

How do I pay taxes in Mexico when I work remotely in Japan?
If you are working remotely in Japan for a corporation in Mexico, then you are not required to pay taxes in Mexico.
However, you may be required to pay taxes in Mexico if you have income from another source.
If you have income from another source, then you need to file a Mexican tax return.

What do I need to file a Mexican tax return?
If you are filing a Mexican tax return, then you need to fill out a Mexican tax return.
If you are working remotely in Japan for a corporation in Mexico, then you do not need to file a Mexican tax return.