Q: How a company in Indonesia can send my salary in Madagascar?

When working remotely for a corporation in Indonesia , you salary can be send to Madagascar but you have to pay the cost of the transfer. I have a friend who works in Indonesia for a company in Madagascar . He told me that he can send his salary to Madagascar but he has to pay the cost of the transfer. How much is the cost of the transfer? The cost of sending money from Indonesia to Madagascar is determined by the exchange rate between the two currencies. The cost of sending money from Indonesia to Madagascar is about $0.22 per transaction. The cost of sending money from Madagascar to Indonesia is about $0.10 per transaction. If you have a friend in Indonesia who is sending money to Madagascar, he will pay the cost of the transaction. The cost of the transaction is determined by the exchange rate between the two currencies. If the exchange rate is favorable, he will be able to save money by sending the money to Madagascar. If the exchange rate is unfavorable, he will pay more to send the money to Madagascar.

Question 1

Can I work remotely for a company in Indonesia while being in Madagascar?

Accepted Answer

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:

If you are not a citizen of Indonesia, you cannot work in Indonesia.
If you are a citizen of Indonesia, you can work in Indonesia for any company that is registered in Indonesia.
If you are a citizen of Madagascar, you can work in Madagascar for any company that is registered in Madagascar.
If you are a citizen of Madagascar and you are working in Indonesia for a company that is registered in Madagascar, you will be considered as a foreign employee and you will need to be paid an additional salary.

The situation is a bit more complicated than that, but the key points are the following: I have a question regarding the second point.

Question 2

How to live in Madagascar and find remote work in Indonesia?

Accepted Answer

Finding remote work in Indonesia if you are located in Madagascar might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to get a visa for Indonesia first.

How to work from home in Indonesia? The following tips will help you to find remote work in Indonesia.

Create a good resume A good resume is the first step towards your dream job. Create a good resume that highlights your skills, and your experience.
Create a professional LinkedIn profile A professional LinkedIn profile will help you to find a job.
Create a professional website A website is a must if you want to find a job. It will help you to stand out from the crowd.
Start blogging Blogging is a great way to find a job. It will help you to gain the trust of the employer.
Find a mentor Find a mentor who can help you to get a job.
Apply to job boards Apply to job boards such as Upwork, Freelancer, Guru, etc.
Search for a job Search for a job on LinkedIn and on Upwork.
Start a blog Start a blog and write about your experiences.
Join an online community Join an online community and start contributing.
Follow blogs Follow blogs that are related to your field.
Participate in online communities Participate in online communities and start contributing.

Question 3

How a company in Indonesia can send my salary in Madagascar?

Accepted Answer

When working remotely for a corporation in Indonesia, you salary can be send to Madagascar but you have to pay the cost of the transfer.

I have a friend who works in Indonesia for a company in Madagascar. He told me that he can send his salary to Madagascar but he has to pay the cost of the transfer. How much is the cost of the transfer? The cost of sending money from Indonesia to Madagascar is determined by the exchange rate between the two currencies. The cost of sending money from Indonesia to Madagascar is about $0.22 per transaction. The cost of sending money from Madagascar to Indonesia is about $0.10 per transaction.
If you have a friend in Indonesia who is sending money to Madagascar, he will pay the cost of the transaction. The cost of the transaction is determined by the exchange rate between the two currencies. If the exchange rate is favorable, he will be able to save money by sending the money to Madagascar. If the exchange rate is unfavorable, he will pay more to send the money to Madagascar.

Question 4

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Madagascar for a company in Indonesia?

Accepted Answer

If you are working remotely in Madagascar for a corporation established in Indonesia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it’s not.

You are working in Madagascar for a company in Indonesia, but your company is established in Indonesia. You are not resident in Madagascar, and you don’t have any income there. You are a non-resident, and you are liable to pay taxes in Indonesia.
In this article, we will show you how to pay your taxes in Madagascar.
You may be wondering what taxes are, and how they are calculated.

How are taxes calculated?
You are liable to pay taxes in the country where you are resident.
The amount of taxes you are liable to pay depends on the income you earn and your nationality.
Taxes in Madagascar
Taxes in Madagascar are calculated based on your income.
If you are a resident of Madagascar, you will be liable to pay taxes in Madagascar.
If you are a non-resident of Madagascar, you will be liable to pay taxes in Indonesia.