Work in Northern Ireland for a company based in the UK

By Mark 28 June 2022

Can I work remotely in Northern Ireland for a company in the UK?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. You will need a visa to work in the UK, which you can get from the UK Border Agency.
  2. You need to apply for a UK work permit, which is a different process to the visa.
  3. You need to check if the company you want to work for is a UK company and has a registered office in the UK.
  4. You need to check if you can work for them in Northern Ireland, as it’s a different legal situation.
  5. You need to check if you can work from home.
  6. You need to check if you can work from home in Northern Ireland.
  7. You need to check if the company you want to work for is based in Northern Ireland.

How can I find a remote job in the UK while living in Northern Ireland?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in the UK even if you are located in Northern Ireland, for that we will need to go through the process of a work permit.

If you are a Northern Ireland resident who is looking for a job in the UK and you are thinking about applying for a work permit, you should know that it is possible to find a job in the UK even if you live in Northern Ireland.
But before we get to the main topic of this post, let’s have a look at the different types of work permits that you can apply for if you are a Northern Ireland resident.
Types of work permit for UK job seekers
There are three main types of work permits that you can apply for if you are looking for a job in the UK.

  1. Tier 1 visa
    This is the main work permit for people who are looking for a job in the UK. Tier 1 visas are for people who are skilled and have a job offer from a company in the UK.
    If you are a Northern Ireland resident who wants to work in the UK, you should apply for a Tier 1 visa.
  2. Tier 2 visa
    If you are a Tier 1 visa holder, you can apply for a Tier 2 visa.
    Tier 2 visas are for people who want to work in the UK and have a job offer from a company in the UK.
  3. Tier 5 visa

How can I get paid in Northern Ireland when working remotely for a company in the UK?

It is possible to get paid in Northern Ireland while working for a company in the UK but it is not as simple as just setting up a bank account in the UK.

A lot of companies and freelancers in the UK are based in London and the South East of England and the majority of these companies have a bank account in London. This means that a lot of companies are based in London and have a bank account in London.
However, it is possible to get paid in Northern Ireland if you are working remotely for a company in the UK. It is not as easy as just setting up a bank account in the UK but it is possible.

How to get paid in Northern Ireland when working for a company in the UK?
You can get paid in Northern Ireland if you are working for a company in the UK. You need to make sure that the company has a bank account in the UK and that you are working remotely for the company.
You can get paid in Northern Ireland if you are working remotely for a company in the UK.
The first thing you need to do is to make sure that the company you are working for has a bank account in the UK. If you are working for a company that has a bank account in the UK then you will be able to get paid in Northern Ireland.
The second thing you need to do is to make sure that you are working remotely for the company. If you are not working remotely for the company then you cannot get paid in Northern Ireland.

Will I pay taxes in Northern Ireland or the UK when working remotely in Northern Ireland?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Northern Ireland for a corporation in the UK, so we have created this guide to make it easier.

You may be working remotely in Northern Ireland from an office in the UK.
This can be for a company in the UK, or a company based in Northern Ireland.
If you are working remotely in Northern Ireland for a company in the UK, you will be working in the UK and will pay UK taxes on your UK earnings.
If you are working remotely in Northern Ireland for a company based in Northern Ireland, you will be working in Northern Ireland and will pay NI taxes on your NI earnings.
However, you will be able to claim your NI earnings as a deduction on your UK tax return.

So, will I pay UK taxes or NI taxes when working remotely in Northern Ireland?

What is a corporation in the UK?
A UK corporation is a company which is registered with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in the UK.
A UK corporation must be incorporated in the UK or the Channel Islands, and must have a registered office in the UK.
If you are working remotely in Northern Ireland for a UK corporation, you will be working in the UK and will pay UK taxes on your UK earnings.