Live in Moldova while having a job in Costa Rica

Can I live in Moldova and work remotely for a company in Costa Rica?

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

  1. Do you have a Moldovan visa?
  2. Do you have a Costa Rican work visa?
  3. Do you have a Moldovan bank account?
  4. Do you have a Costa Rican bank account?
  5. Do you have a Moldovan phone number?
  6. Do you have a Costa Rican phone number?
  7. Do you have a Moldovan passport?
  8. Do you have a Costa Rican passport?
  9. Do you have a Moldovan work permit?
  10. Do you have a Costa Rican work permit?
  11. Do you have a Moldovan residence permit?
  12. Do you have a Costa Rican residence permit?
  13. Do you have a Moldovan driver’s license?

How to find remote work in Costa Rica while living in Moldova?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Costa Rica even though you are located in Moldova. For that we need to make sure that we are in the right place.

Costa Rica is a small country in Central America, which is located in the northern part of the continent. It is situated on the Pacific Ocean and it is bordered by Panama, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Honduras. The country covers an area of 9984 square kilometers, which makes it the second smallest country in the Americas. It has a population of 4.3 million people and the official language is Spanish.
Moldova is a small state in Eastern Europe, which is situated on the Black Sea and it is bordered by Ukraine and Romania. It covers an area of 30,748 square kilometers and has a population of 3.9 million people. The official language is Romanian.
Since both countries are small, it is very likely that you have some common friends in both countries. Therefore, you might be able to find a remote job in Costa Rica while you live in Moldova.

How to find remote work in Costa Rica while living in Moldova?
The first step is to find a job in Costa Rica. This is very easy as there are many remote jobs in Costa Rica.

How to get paid in Moldova when working remotely for a corporation in Costa Rica?

You can get paid in Moldova even if you are working for a company in Costa Rica, however , it is not as easy as it sounds. There are a lot of things to consider, and we have already mentioned some of them.

There are also many things that you need to know before you decide to work for a company in Costa Rica.
In this article, we will be discussing the most important things that you need to know before you start working for a company in Costa Rica.

  1. What are the requirements to work for a company in Costa Rica?
    The requirements to work for a company in Costa Rica are very simple. You only need to have a valid passport, a valid visa, and a valid work permit.
  2. Do I need to be a citizen of Costa Rica to work for a company in Costa Rica?
    Yes, you need to be a citizen of Costa Rica to work for a company in Costa Rica.
  3. What are the minimum requirements to work for a company in Costa Rica?
    The minimum requirements to work for a company in Costa Rica is a high school diploma.
  4. Do I need to have a work permit to work for a company in Costa Rica?
    Yes, you need to have a work permit to work for a company in Costa Rica.

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

When working remotely in Moldova for a firm based in Costa Rica, taxes might be tricky, therefore you should be aware of the rules.

Taxes in Moldova
Taxes in Moldova are set up by the government, and are charged on income earned and capital gains. The rates are set by the Moldovan government. The rates for individuals are generally 20% on earned income and 10% on capital gains. There is a flat tax rate of 15% for companies.
Income tax is collected by the government, and is usually paid quarterly. It is not paid in advance. The income tax rate for individuals is 20% for earned income and 10% for capital gains. The flat tax rate for companies is 15%.
VAT is a value added tax. It is charged on goods and services sold in Moldova. The rate is 20% on most goods and services. There are exemptions for certain goods and services. VAT is not charged on goods or services that are purchased in Moldova from outside the country.
The income tax and VAT rates are set by the Moldovan government.
The flat tax rate for individuals is 15%.

VAT is charged on most goods and services.