Work in New Zealand for a corporation based in Switzerland
Can I live in New Zealand and work remotely for a company in Switzerland?
Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:
- The company in Switzerland has to be in Switzerland
- The company in Switzerland has to be a Swiss company
- The company in Switzerland has to be a company in which you have a share
- The company in Switzerland has to be a company in which you have a share of ownership
If you can meet all of these requirements, then you are good to go.
I’m planning to move to New Zealand in the next 6 months, and I’m going to be working for a company in Switzerland.
How to find remote work in Switzerland while living in New Zealand?
Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Switzerland even though you are located in New Zealand. For that we will show you the steps on how to find remote jobs in Switzerland.
In this article we will show you how to find remote jobs in Switzerland while living in New Zealand.
You can also find more about Switzerland in our Switzerland guide.
How to find remote jobs in Switzerland while living in New Zealand?
- Create a profile on remotejobs.ch
The first step is to create a profile on remotejobs.ch.
You can create a profile by clicking on the button “Create a profile”. - Search for jobs
Next, you will need to search for a job on remotejobs.ch.
You can do that by clicking on the button “Search for jobs”. - Apply for the job
After you have found a job, you will need to apply for the job.
You can do that by clicking on the button “Apply for the job”. - Start working
After you have applied for the job, you will need to start working.
You can do that by clicking on the button “Start working”. - Get paid
After you have started working, you will need to get paid.
You can do that by clicking on the button “Get paid”.
How to get paid in New Zealand when working remotely for a corporation in Switzerland?
You can get paid in New Zealand even if you are working for a company in Switzerland, however you will need to get a work permit.
If you are a New Zealander who is working for a company in Switzerland, you will need a work permit.
If you are a Swiss citizen who is working for a company in New Zealand, you will need to get a work permit.
If you are a citizen of another country who is working for a company in New Zealand, you will need to get a work permit.
If you are a citizen of another country who is working for a company in New Zealand, you will need a work permit.
If you are a Swiss citizen who is working for a company in New Zealand, you will need a work permit.
How do taxes work in New Zealand if I’m working remotely for a company New Zealand?
When working remotely in New Zealand for a firm based in Switzerland, taxes might be tricky, therefore I’m writing this guide to help you understand the taxation system and how to deal with it.
In New Zealand, if you are working remotely for a firm based in New Zealand, you are taxed on your worldwide income, which includes all income you earn outside of New Zealand.
However, if you work in New Zealand for a firm based in Switzerland, you are taxed on your worldwide income, which includes all income you earn outside of New Zealand.
If you are a New Zealand resident, you are not taxed in New Zealand, therefore you only pay tax in New Zealand on your New Zealand income.
You can deduct from your worldwide income any tax paid in New Zealand, but if you are a New Zealand resident, you can only deduct the tax paid in New Zealand on your New Zealand income.