Living in Malaysia while working in Israel

By Mark 14 June 2022

Can I live in Malaysia and work remotely for a company in Israel?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. Your company in Israel is not registered in Malaysia, so you may be required to work in the office.
  2. You are not a citizen or permanent resident of Malaysia.
  3. You are not married to a Malaysian citizen or permanent resident.
  4. You are not a company or person of interest to the Malaysian authorities.
  5. You have the right to work in Israel and the right to work in Malaysia.
  6. You have the right to live and work in Malaysia.

What do I need to know about the process?
The process of obtaining a work permit for a foreigner to work in Malaysia is fairly straightforward and straightforward. You can apply for a work permit in Malaysia online, by fax or by mail. You can also get a work permit by visiting the Department of Labour’s Labour Affairs Office (LAO) in person.
The LAO in Malaysia is located in Putrajaya.
You can apply for a work permit online using our online application system. You will need to submit the following documents:

  1. Your application form and supporting documents.
  2. A copy of your passport and identity card.
  3. Your passport photo.
  4. A proof of identity and proof of address.
  5. A letter of guarantee from your employer in Israel.

How to find remote work in Israel while living in Malaysia?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Israel even though you are located in Malaysia. For that we must take some steps to get a remote job in Israel from a remote company.

How to find remote work in Israel?
Most of the companies in Israel will have remote jobs. There are some companies who are willing to work with people who are living in Malaysia or in other countries. For that, you will need to apply for a remote job in Israel.
There are two ways to get a remote job in Israel.

  1. First of all, you need to apply for an online job in Israel.
  2. Second, you can apply for a remote job in Israel by making a phone call or sending an email to the company.

How to apply for a remote job in Israel?
In order to get a remote job in Israel, you will need to apply for a job in Israel online.
There are many companies who offer a remote job in Israel. But, you have to know how to apply for a remote job in Israel.
There are two ways to apply for a remote job in Israel.

  1. First, you can apply for a remote job in Israel through online applications.

How to get paid in Malaysia when working remotely for a corporation in Israel?

You can get paid in Malaysia even if you are working for a company in Israel, however , you will have to pay the Israeli company for the work that you have done.

You can get paid in Malaysia even if you are working for a company in Israel, however, you will have to pay the Israeli company for the work that you have done.

Working in Malaysia as a remote worker?
If you are a foreign worker in Malaysia, you can work for a Malaysian company and get paid in Malaysia. However, if you are working for a foreign company in Malaysia, you will have to pay the Malaysian company for the work that you have done.

How do taxes work in Malaysia if I’m working remotely for a company Malaysia?

When working remotely in Malaysia for a firm based in Israel, taxes might be tricky, therefore we’ll explain how it works.

  1. Taxation in Malaysia
    The Malaysian government has a dual taxation system, which is a mixture of two tax systems.
    The first one is the direct tax system, which is a progressive tax system that is based on the income earned. The second one is the indirect tax system, which is based on the consumption of goods and services.
    The indirect tax system is based on the income earned, so if you’re a resident of Malaysia, then you are taxed on your income regardless of how much you earn.
  2. Income tax in Malaysia
    The income tax rate in Malaysia is based on the income earned. If you earn RM 10,000, then you are taxed RM 5,000.
    If you earn RM 1,000,000, then you are taxed RM 50,000.
  3. Taxable income in Malaysia
    If you earn RM 50,000, then you are taxed RM 25,000.
    If you earn RM 100,000, then you are taxed RM 50,000.
    If you earn RM 500,000, then you are taxed RM 250,000.
    If you earn RM 1,000,000, then you are taxed RM 500,000.