Living in Serbia while working in Albania
Can I work remotely for a company in Albania while being in Serbia?
It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
- Do you have a valid residence permit?
- Do you have a work permit for the company you are working for?
- Do you have a valid health insurance?
- Do you have a valid visa?
- Do you have a valid bank account?
- Do you have a valid driving license?
- Do you have a valid ID card?
If you have all of the above, it should be possible to work remotely for a company in Albania.
What is the visa procedure in Albania?
There are two types of visas in Albania:
Citizen’s visa: You need to apply for a citizen’s visa for entering the country. You need to apply for a visa to the embassy of the country you are visiting.
Work visa: You need to apply for a work visa to enter the country.
How long does it take to get a visa?
It depends on the country you are applying for a visa in. It can take from one week to two months to get a visa.
What documents do I need to apply for a visa?
You need to apply for a visa with the embassy of the country you are visiting. You need to have the following documents with you when applying for a visa:
A passport
How to live in Serbia and find remote work in Albania?
Finding remote work in Albania if you are located in Serbia might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to find remote work in other countries. There are many countries where you can find remote work.
The best countries for remote work are:
Albania
Albania is a small country in the Balkans. It is located in the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by Montenegro, Macedonia, Kosovo, Greece and Italy.
It has a population of 3.5 million people.
Albania is an emerging country and is a member of the European Union.
It has a GDP of $26.5 billion.
The country has an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
The country is ranked 80th in the world in terms of the Human Development Index.
Albania is a member of NATO.
Albania has a population of 3.5 million people.
How a company in Albania can send my salary in Serbia?
When working remotely for a corporation in Albania, you salary can be send to Serbia but you will need to pay the bank transfer fees.
How to send money from Albania to Serbia?
If you are working remotely for a company in Albania, you salary can be sent to Serbia. The company you work for in Albania can pay your salary directly to the bank account of your employer in Serbia.
Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Serbia for a company in Albania?
If you are working remotely in Serbia for a corporation established in Albania, taxes could seem complicated but in fact are simple.
The situation is quite different when you are working remotely for a Serbian company.
In this article, I will share with you some information about the taxation of your income in Serbia if you are working remotely for a company in Albania.
As you know, the taxation of your income in Serbia is quite complicated.
In the article, we will see the most important rules that you have to know before you start working remotely in Serbia for a company in Albania.
But first of all, let’s see what taxes are applied to your income in Serbia.
What taxes are applied to your income in Serbia?
In Serbia, there are three types of taxes that are applied to your income:
Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
Corporate Income Tax is calculated on your income, the taxes are applied to your salary, your dividends, your bonuses, your profits and so on.
In addition to this, there is also a social security tax (SSS) and a VAT.
Social Security Tax (SSS)
Social Security Tax is a tax that is applied to your income.
In Serbia, there is a social security tax that is applied to your income. The amount of social security tax depends on your income.
For example, for a salary of 1.000€, the social security tax is 11%
For a salary of 2.