Work in Northern Ireland for a corporation based in Canada

Can I live in Northern Ireland and work remotely for a company in Canada?

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

  1. You can only work from home in Northern Ireland if you are self-employed, or have a small business.
  2. If you are self-employed, you need to have a home office in Northern Ireland.
  3. You can only work from home in Northern Ireland if you have a company registered in Northern Ireland.
  4. You need to have a telephone line and internet connection in your home office.
  5. You need to be physically present in Northern Ireland.
  6. You can’t work from home if you are employed by a company in Canada.

If you are employed in Northern Ireland, can you work from home in Canada? No. You can work from home in Canada if you are self-employed or have a small business.
If you have a small business, you need to have a home office in Northern Ireland.

How to find remote work in Canada while living in Northern Ireland?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Canada even though you are located in Northern Ireland. For that we recommend the following:

Choose the right type of work
There are many different types of remote work and you need to find the right one for you. For example, if you are a programmer and you have some experience, you can do freelance work from your own place. You can also choose to work remotely for a company in Canada. You can even work from home for a company in Canada if the company has a physical location in Canada.
If you are a freelancer, you can get jobs from companies in Canada that have a physical location in Canada. You can also get jobs from Canada by going through an agency. However, it is very difficult to find such jobs from agencies as there are very few agencies that have a physical location in Canada.
For that, you can try Freelancer.com, Guru.com, Upwork.com, and Elance.com.
Use the right platform
You can get jobs in Canada through freelancing platforms. You can even get jobs in Canada by using the right platform. The right platform will help you find the right jobs that are suitable for you.
You can also find remote jobs in Canada from the local companies. You can also find jobs in Canada by going to the companies’ websites.

How to get remote work in Canada?
Now, we will discuss how you can get remote work in Canada.

How to get paid in Northern Ireland when working remotely for a corporation in Canada?

You can get paid in Northern Ireland even if you are working for a company in Canada, however , you need to be careful to ensure that your company is registered to do business in Northern Ireland.

If you are working for a company in Canada and are not registered to do business in Northern Ireland, then you will need to register for a company number in Northern Ireland.
If you are working for a company in Northern Ireland and are not registered to do business in Canada, then you will need to register for a company number in Canada.

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

When working remotely in Northern Ireland for a firm based in Canada, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is essential to be aware of the tax laws in place.

If you are working remotely in Northern Ireland for a firm based in Canada, you are likely to be subject to tax in the UK.
The main difference between working in Northern Ireland and working in the UK is that you will be liable to UK tax on the earnings you earn in the UK.