Working in Morocco for a corporation in Portugal
Can I work remotely in Morocco for a company in Portugal?
Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:
- Is the company located in a country where it is possible to work remotely?
- Is the company located in a country where the company is allowed to hire people from other countries?
How can I find a remote job in Portugal while living in Morocco?
When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Portugal even if you are located in Morocco, for that we need to understand the legal aspects of remote work in Portugal.
Portugal has a lot of advantages to be a good place for remote workers, such as:
Good infrastructure and connectivity
A lot of companies that are willing to hire remote workers
A lot of jobs in the country that can be done remotely
A lot of people that are interested in working remotely
There are a lot of advantages to work remotely, such as:
You can work from anywhere in the world
You can work when you want
You can work when you have free time
You can work when you have a good internet connection
You can work in your own pace
You can work from home
You can work from your mobile phone
You can work from your laptop
You can work from your computer
You can work from your smartphone
You can work from your tablet
You can work from your PC
You can work from your desktop
You can work from your workstation
You can work from your Mac
How can I get paid in Morocco when working remotely for a company in Portugal?
It is possible to get paid in Morocco while working for a company in Portugal but it is not easy.
You will need to have a company in Morocco and a company in Portugal. You will need to have a contract between the two companies.
You will need to have a bank account in Morocco and a bank account in Portugal.
Will I pay taxes in Morocco or Portugal when working remotely in Morocco?
Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Morocco for a corporation in Portugal, so you need to understand the difference between two different tax regimes: Portuguese and Moroccan.
What is the difference between Morocco and Portugal?
In Morocco, you are a local and you pay local taxes, but in Portugal, you are a foreign worker and you pay Portuguese taxes.
What is the difference between the taxes paid in Morocco and the taxes paid in Portugal?
The difference is that you pay tax in Morocco based on your income in Morocco, and you pay tax in Portugal based on your income in Portugal.
How do I calculate the taxes in Morocco?
The Moroccan tax rate is calculated on the basis of the following formula:
Tax Rate = Gross Income / Number of days worked / 8.5
In this case, the rate is the same as the one you would pay in Portugal.
The rate is calculated for you by the company you work for, so you will have to ask them for the rate you will be taxed at.
How do I calculate the taxes in Portugal?
The Portuguese tax rate is calculated on the basis of the following formula:
Tax Rate = Gross Income / Number of days worked / 24
In this case, the rate is the same as the one you would pay in Morocco.