Living in Lebanon while working in Bulgaria
Can I work remotely for a company in Bulgaria while being in Lebanon?
It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
- Visa
To work in Bulgaria you need a working visa. The process is very easy and straightforward, but it is always a good idea to check the information beforehand.
You can find information about the visa process on the Embassy of Bulgaria in Lebanon website.
2. Salary
You can work remotely for a company in Bulgaria for a very low salary. The minimum salary is usually €400 and the maximum €800. The average salary is around €500.
3. Taxes
In Bulgaria, you need to pay a social security tax of about €50 per month.
4. Health insurance
You are covered by the Bulgarian social insurance. The minimum coverage is €60 per month.
5. Working hours
You can work remotely for a company in Bulgaria from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
6. Working conditions
Working remotely for a company in Bulgaria is easy and comfortable.
7. Language
In Bulgaria, English is the official language.
8. Work visa
If you are already in Lebanon, you can apply for a working visa in Bulgaria.
How to live in Lebanon and find remote work in Bulgaria?
Finding remote work in Bulgaria if you are located in Lebanon might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to consider a Bulgarian company. We have done all the research for you, and we have found the best remote work in Bulgaria, so that you don’t have to. We have prepared a list of the best companies that are hiring in Bulgaria and you can work from anywhere in the world.
If you are located in Lebanon, you can work in Bulgaria and you will be able to get remote work in Bulgaria for free.
Remote work in Bulgaria is becoming more popular every day.
Remote work in Bulgaria is a great opportunity for people who are looking for a different type of work.
If you are not familiar with Bulgaria, we recommend you to read our post about Bulgaria.
There are a lot of companies in Bulgaria that are hiring for remote work and we have done all the research for you.
We have found the best remote work in Bulgaria and we have prepared a list of the best companies that are hiring in Bulgaria.
If you are located in Lebanon and you are looking for remote work in Bulgaria, we recommend you to consider a Bulgarian company.
How a company in Bulgaria can send my salary in Lebanon?
When working remotely for a corporation in Bulgaria, you salary can be send to Lebanon but you have to pay the taxes on it.
I was recently asked by a friend who is working for a company in Bulgaria to send his salary to Lebanon. He was told by his boss that this is possible. I was curious about it and I asked him to send me the details.
I am going to share with you the information I got from him and from the Bulgarian Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs.
The Bulgarian company he works for is a subsidiary of a company in Lebanon. He is not working for a Bulgarian company, but for a Lebanese company.
The company in Lebanon is a private company. It has no branches or offices in Bulgaria.
The company in Lebanon pays him a monthly salary and sends it to Bulgaria. The salary is sent to his Bulgarian bank account.
He has to pay the taxes on the salary in Bulgaria.
The company in Lebanon is a subsidiary of a company in Lebanon.
Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Lebanon for a company in Bulgaria?
If you are working remotely in Lebanon for a corporation established in Bulgaria, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not. When you are working remotely in Lebanon for a company in Bulgaria, the government is asking you to pay taxes in Bulgaria, not in Lebanon.
There are different methods for paying taxes, depending on your work status and your country of residence.
When you are working remotely in Lebanon for a corporation established in Bulgaria, you are not required to pay taxes in Lebanon.
You will pay taxes in Bulgaria, where the corporation is registered.
If you are a resident in Lebanon, you will pay taxes in Lebanon.
If you are a non-resident, you will pay taxes in Bulgaria.
How do I know if I am a resident or non-resident?
You are a resident in Lebanon if you have a permanent residence in Lebanon, or if you have a permanent residence in Lebanon and your stay in Lebanon is longer than 3 months.
You are a non-resident in Lebanon if you have a permanent residence in another country, or if you have a permanent residence in Lebanon and your stay in Lebanon is shorter than 3 months.
In Lebanon, you are considered a resident if you have a permanent residence in Lebanon or in Lebanon and you have a permanent residence in another country.
If you are a resident in Lebanon, you are a non-resident in Bulgaria if you are a non-resident in Lebanon.
If you are a non-resident in Lebanon, you are a resident in Bulgaria.