Work in Saudi Arabia for a company based in Germany

Can I work remotely in Saudi Arabia for a company in Germany?

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

1. Your company in Germany is not a subsidiary of a company in Saudi Arabia.
2. Your company in Germany is not a branch of a company in Saudi Arabia.
3. Your company in Germany is not an agent of a company in Saudi Arabia.
4. Your company in Germany is not an official representative of a company in Saudi Arabia.
5. Your company in Germany is not a sub-contractor of a company in Saudi Arabia.
6. Your company in Germany is not a supplier of a company in Saudi Arabia.
7. Your company in Germany is not a customer of a company in Saudi Arabia.
8. Your company in Germany is not a contractor of a company in Saudi Arabia.
9. Your company in Germany is not a client of a company in Saudi Arabia.
10. Your company in Germany is not a partner of a company in Saudi Arabia.

How can I find a remote job in Germany while living in Saudi Arabia?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Germany even if you are located in Saudi Arabia, for that we need to understand how remote jobs in Germany work.

What is a remote job in Germany?
A remote job in Germany is a job that is done from your home or office in Germany and the employer is located in Germany.
The employer can be a company, a freelancer, a person or a small business.
You can work from home or from an office.
If you are in Germany, you can work from any office, hotel, holiday home, house, etc.
You can work for any employer, even if you are not a German citizen.
If you are a German citizen, you need to be registered in Germany.
If you are a non-German citizen, you need to be registered in Germany.

How can I get paid in Saudi Arabia when working remotely for a company in Germany?

It is possible to get paid in Saudi Arabia while working for a company in Germany but it is not easy.

I have been working remotely in Saudi Arabia for a company in Germany for the past 3 years. I have been paid by my German company in Saudi Arabia through a bank account in Saudi Arabia. It is possible to get paid in Saudi Arabia while working for a company in Germany.
It’s possible, but not easy. You will have to go through a bank in Saudi Arabia to get your salary transferred to your account in Germany. The bank will charge you a fee for this service, but it is a fee that you pay and not a fee that your company pays.
Your company in Germany will have to pay a fee to the bank in Saudi Arabia to set up the transfer.
This is because banks in Saudi Arabia are not allowed to deal with banks in Germany. So you have to pay the fee to the Saudi bank in order for them to transfer your money to the German bank in your name.
If your company in Germany is based in Saudi Arabia, it is not easy to set up this transfer. You have to go through a bank in Saudi Arabia that is allowed to deal with banks in Germany.
If your company is based in Germany, it is much easier to set up this transfer. You just need to go to a bank in Saudi Arabia that is allowed to deal with banks in Germany.

Will I pay taxes in Saudi Arabia or Germany when working remotely in Saudi Arabia?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Saudi Arabia for a corporation in Germany, so we have put together this guide to help you decide whether you will need to pay taxes in Saudi Arabia or Germany.

What are the differences between Germany and Saudi Arabia when it comes to tax?
Both Saudi Arabia and Germany have a progressive income tax system.
In Germany, you pay income tax at a rate of 20% on your first EUR 350,000 of taxable income, then you pay tax at a rate of 30% on the next EUR 350,000 of taxable income and so on.
In Saudi Arabia, you pay income tax at a rate of 20% on the first SR 1,500,000 of taxable income, then you pay tax at a rate of 30% on the next SR 1,500,000 of taxable income and so on.
If you earn income from Saudi Arabia, you will pay tax on the income in Saudi Arabia.
If you earn income from Germany, you will pay tax on the income in Germany.

What are the differences between Saudi Arabia and Germany when it comes to taxes on my business?
In Germany, the tax on your business is calculated on the profits of your business, rather than the salary you receive.
In Saudi Arabia, the tax on your business is calculated on the salary you receive.