Live in Libya while having a job in Sri Lanka

By Mark 07 May 2022

Can I work remotely in Libya for a company in Sri Lanka?

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

  1. The company in Sri Lanka should be a registered company in Sri Lanka, not a company in Libya.
  2. The company in Sri Lanka should be registered in the country where the company is located, in this case in Sri Lanka.
  3. The company in Sri Lanka should have a registered office in Sri Lanka.
  4. The company in Sri Lanka should have a registered address in Sri Lanka.
  5. The company in Sri Lanka should have a registered address in Libya.
  6. The company in Sri Lanka should have a registered address in the country where the company is located, in this case in Sri Lanka.

How can I find a remote job in Sri Lanka while living in Libya?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Sri Lanka even if you are located in Libya, for that we need to know how to do it.

The first thing you need to do is to find out the right place to apply for a job. If you are living in Libya, the best place to apply for a job is in the country you live in. This is because you can be sure that the company you are applying for is located in the country you are living in. In the case of Sri Lanka, you can apply for a job in Sri Lanka if you are living in Libya.
There are many companies that are hiring for remote jobs in Sri Lanka, but you need to know where to apply for a job.
Finding a Job

How can I get paid in Libya when working remotely for a company in Sri Lanka?

It is possible to get paid in Libya while working for a company in Sri Lanka but there are a few things you need to know.

  1. How to get paid in Libya
    The easiest way to get paid in Libya is through online banking. Many companies will offer to pay you in the local currency of Libya which is the Libyan dinar. This is usually a good option for companies who are based in Libya or have a branch there.
  2. How to get paid in Sri Lanka
    The easiest way to get paid in Sri Lanka is through online banking. Many companies will offer to pay you in the local currency of Sri Lanka which is the Sri Lankan rupee. This is usually a good option for companies who are based in Sri Lanka or have a branch there.
  3. What to do when you get paid in Sri Lanka
  4. What to do when you get paid in Libya

Will I pay taxes in Libya or Sri Lanka when working remotely in Libya?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Libya for a corporation in Sri Lanka, so here are some answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.

When working in Libya, you may need to pay tax.
In Sri Lanka, you are exempt from paying taxes if you are working in Libya for a corporation in Sri Lanka.
However, if you are working in Libya on your own or for a company in Libya that has a business address in Sri Lanka, you may be subject to taxes in Libya.
In Sri Lanka, the tax rate for employees working in Libya is 10% of your salary.
Tax rates in Libya are listed below:
Type of tax Tax rate on salary Income tax General Income tax 2.5% 10%
You can work in Libya for a company in Sri Lanka and pay no taxes.
If you are working in Libya for a company in Sri Lanka, you may be exempt from paying taxes.
This means you may need to pay taxes in Libya.
You may not be subject to taxes in Libya if you are working for a company in Sri Lanka that is incorporated in Libya.