Live in Pakistan while having a job in Malaysia

Can I work remotely for a company in Malaysia while being in Pakistan?

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:

  1. If you are on a visa, it is not possible to work remotely. If you are on a student visa, you may be able to work remotely.
  2. If you are on a work visa, you are required to be in the country where the company is located.
  3. If you are on a student visa, you may be able to work remotely, but you will have to be in the country where the company is located.

Does it matter where I work from?
Yes. You need to be in Malaysia if you are on a work visa. You need to be in Malaysia if you are on a student visa.
It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
Yes.

How to live in Pakistan and find remote work in Malaysia?

Finding remote work in Malaysia if you are located in Pakistan might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to try out these tips.

  1. Check the local job market for remote jobs in Malaysia
    Before you start searching for remote jobs in Malaysia, check the local job market for remote jobs in Malaysia. It will help you to know about the number of remote jobs in Malaysia and the rate at which they are available. You can check the number of remote jobs in Malaysia on the following websites:
    LinkedIn
    Indeed
    Monster
    Remote OK
  2. Check the local market for remote jobs in Malaysia
    You can also check the local market for remote jobs in Malaysia. The local market for remote jobs in Malaysia is the best place to find remote jobs in Malaysia. You can check the local market for remote jobs in Malaysia on the following websites:
  3. Join a remote job board in Malaysia
    Another option is to join a remote job board in Malaysia. A remote job board in Malaysia is a platform where you can find remote jobs in Malaysia.
  4. Register on freelancer
    Another option is to register on freelancer. Freelancer is a platform where you can find remote jobs in Malaysia.

How a company in Malaysia can send my salary in Pakistan?

When working remotely for a corporation in Malaysia, you salary can be send to Pakistan but only if you are working for a company in Malaysia.

How to get a visa for Pakistan? You can apply for a visa in Pakistan through the embassy of Malaysia in Pakistan.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Pakistan for a company in Malaysia?

If you are working remotely in Pakistan for a corporation established in Malaysia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is not.

The first thing you need to know is that Pakistan is a tax haven and there are no taxes in Pakistan. It is not a tax-free zone.
For a Malaysian company, it is important to know that you are considered a resident of Malaysia and not a resident of Pakistan. If you are a resident of Malaysia, you will have to pay taxes in Malaysia.
You are considered a resident of Malaysia if you are employed by a Malaysian company and you are based in Malaysia. If you are based in Pakistan and working for a Malaysian company, you are considered a resident of Pakistan.
You are not considered a resident of Malaysia if you are employed by a Malaysian company and you are based in Pakistan.
If you are working for a Malaysian company and you are based in Pakistan, you are considered a resident of Pakistan.