Work in Jordan for a corporation based in Australia
Can I live in Jordan and work remotely for a company in Australia?
Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:
- The Jordanian company should be registered in Jordan and have a local address there.
- The Australian company should be registered in Australia and have a local address there.
- The Jordanian company should have a local office in Jordan and the Australian company should have a local office in Australia.
- The Jordanian company should have a local representative in Jordan and the Australian company should have a local representative in Australia.
How to find remote work in Australia while living in Jordan?
Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Australia even though you are located in Jordan. For that we have some best options.
Some of the best options to get remote jobs in Australia include:
- Get a visa to Australia
The first step to get remote jobs in Australia is to get a visa to Australia. You can apply for a visa to Australia online. The visa can be processed in a couple of days.
If you are not sure about the visa, then it is best to get visa support from a visa expert. They will help you get the right visa for your needs. - Get a job in Australia
Once you get a visa to Australia, then you can start applying for jobs in Australia. You can apply for jobs online and also on the local classifieds.
There are many jobs in Australia for you to choose from. You can choose from any of the following:
Remote jobs
Freelance jobs
Contract jobs
Contract work
Part-time jobs
Hourly jobs
These are some of the best options to get remote jobs in Australia. - Get a work permit in Australia
You can get a work permit in Australia after you have completed a minimum of 12 months of working in Australia.
You can apply for a work permit online and it will take approximately 4-6 weeks to get the work permit.
You can also get a job in Australia.
How to get paid in Jordan when working remotely for a corporation in Australia?
You can get paid in Jordan even if you are working for a company in Australia, however , you should be aware of the following:
- Jordan is a country in the Middle East, and is not a part of the European Union, therefore, there is no automatic tax treaty with Jordan.
- The Jordanian government has an income tax rate of 16%, however, you will only need to pay tax on your earnings in Jordan if you are a resident of Jordan.
- You will be required to pay taxes in Australia if you are a resident of Australia and you are working for a company in Australia.
- The Jordanian government will deduct the taxes you have paid in Australia from your income in Jordan.
- If you are a resident of Australia and you are working for a company in Australia, you will need to file a tax return in Australia.
- You will be required to file a tax return in Australia if you are a resident of Australia and you are working for a company in Australia.
How do taxes work in Jordan if I’m working remotely for a company Jordan?
When working remotely in Jordan for a firm based in Australia, taxes might be tricky, therefore you need to know what to expect.
In Jordan, the standard income tax rate is 35% of the taxable income, which is calculated as follows:
Taxable income = gross income – allowable deductions
Allowable deductions = deductions for personal expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, education, food, transportation)
As you can see, the income tax is calculated before the allowable deductions are taken into consideration.
It is important to note that the standard tax rate of 35% applies to the taxable income.
Tax rates are higher if you are self-employed. If you are a self-employed individual, the standard tax rate is 45%.
In addition, the tax rate is also increased if you are a non-resident. The tax rate is 50% if you are a non-resident.
If you are a non-resident, the standard tax rate is 50% of the taxable income.
The standard tax rate for non-residents is calculated as follows:
The tax rate is 50% of the taxable income.