Work in Malaysia for a corporation based in Poland

By Mark 29 May 2022

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

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

  1. If you are a citizen of Poland, you are allowed to work in Malaysia as a non-local.
  2. If you are a citizen of Malaysia, you are allowed to work in Poland as a non-local.
  3. If you are a non-local, you are allowed to work in Malaysia or Poland.

I have been working as a software developer in Poland for about 6 months now. I have been working remotely for the past 3 months.
I have been working remotely for the past 3 months. I am very comfortable with the technology stack, the company is very nice and the work environment is great.

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

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Poland even though you are located in Malaysia. For that we need to be flexible and think outside the box.

As a Malaysian, it is a great opportunity to work remotely in Poland. There are many remote jobs in Poland available.
The main thing is to be able to speak Polish and be able to work in Polish.
If you are able to do that, you will be able to find remote work in Poland.
I have been working remotely in Poland for the past 3 years. I am now living in Malaysia and I am working remotely in Poland.
In this article, I will share my experience and tips on how to find remote jobs in Poland.

What are the best remote jobs in Poland?
If you are a freelancer, you can find remote work in Poland.
In fact, it is easier to find remote work in Poland as compared to other countries.

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

You can get paid in Malaysia even if you are working for a company in Poland, however , if you are working for a company in Poland and you want to get paid in Malaysia, there are a few things you need to do first.

  1. You must be a local resident in Malaysia
    To get paid in Malaysia, you must be a local resident in Malaysia. If you are not a local resident in Malaysia, you cannot get paid in Malaysia. You will need to provide proof of your local residence to your employer in Poland.
  2. You must have a valid work permit in Malaysia
    To get paid in Malaysia, you must have a valid work permit in Malaysia. To get a work permit in Malaysia, you need to apply for it at the Malaysian Immigration Department. You can apply for a work permit at the Malaysian Immigration Department for a maximum of 6 months.
  3. You must be in Malaysia during your working hours
    To get paid in Malaysia, you must be in Malaysia during your working hours. To be in Malaysia during your working hours, you need to be in Malaysia during the hours you are working.
  4. You must be working in Malaysia
    To get paid in Malaysia, you must be working in Malaysia.

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 Poland, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is important to know how to handle it.

When you’re working for a company that’s based in Poland, you’ll have to be registered in Poland. If you’re a resident of Malaysia, you’ll have to pay taxes to Malaysia.
It’s important to know that you’re not allowed to work in Malaysia and Poland at the same time.
You’ll also have to be registered in Malaysia.
You’re allowed to work in Malaysia for up to 30 days without a work permit.
You’ll have to pay taxes for the first 30 days you’re in Malaysia.