Live in Malaysia while having a job in the UK

By Mark 06 June 2022

Can I work remotely for a company in the UK while being in Malaysia?

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

  1. You need to be able to work for the whole year without any holiday or long break.
  2. You need to be able to get a visa for the UK.
  3. You need to have a work permit for the UK.
  4. You need to be able to work in the UK.
  5. You need to have a bank account in the UK.

How to live in Malaysia and find remote work in the UK?

Finding remote work in the UK if you are located in Malaysia might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to visit the United Kingdom for 6 months or more. The United Kingdom is the best place to find remote work if you are located in Malaysia.

Here are the top 10 things you need to know before you go to the United Kingdom for work:

  1. Visa
    The United Kingdom does not have a work permit system. Therefore, you need a visa to work in the United Kingdom.
    If you are working for a company in the United Kingdom, you need to apply for a visa. If you are working as a freelancer or a self-employed person, you need to apply for a work permit.
    You can apply for a visa online at the Immigration and Nationality Office (INGO). The visa application process can take up to 6 months to complete.
  2. Visa Fee
    The visa fee is £100. The visa fee is paid to the UK Border Agency (UKBA) and INGO.
    The visa fee is paid in cash and deposited to the bank account of INGO. INGO will send you the receipt of the visa fee.
  3. Visa Application
    The visa application form is called Form EEA (European Economic Area).
    You need to apply for a visa at the Immigration and Nationality Office (INGO) located at 10-16 Kensington Square, London, W8 5LG.
    You need to visit the office on the day of the visa application.

How a company in the UK can send my salary in Malaysia?

When working remotely for a corporation in the UK, you salary can be send to Malaysia but you have to be paid in Malaysian currency.

How can I send money to a friend in Malaysia? When you are working remotely for a corporation in the UK, you can send money to a friend in Malaysia. You can also send money to a friend in Malaysia by using money transfer services.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Malaysia for a company in the UK?

If you are working remotely in Malaysia for a corporation established in the UK, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is not that complicated. I will explain how to pay taxes when working from Malaysia to the UK.

If you are a self-employed person, you will need to file your own taxes. If you are a salaried employee, you will need to file your taxes with the company you work for.
If you are a contractor, you will need to file your taxes with the company you work for.
If you are an employee of a company in the UK, you will need to file your taxes with the UK government.
If you are an employee of a company in Malaysia, you will need to file your taxes with the Malaysian government.
If you are a freelancer, you will need to file your taxes with the company you work for.