Living in Singapore while working in Belgium

By Mark 22 June 2022

Can I live in Singapore and work remotely for a company in Belgium?

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

  1. Is the company based in Singapore?
  2. Is the company registered in Singapore?
  3. Is the company licensed to do business in Singapore?

If all these are true, then you can apply for a work permit.

Can I work in Singapore and live in Belgium?
Yes, it is possible, however you will need to apply for a work permit.

How to find remote work in Belgium while living in Singapore?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Belgium even though you are located in Singapore. For that we will provide you some tips.

  1. Apply for jobs on freelancer.com
    Freelancer.com is one of the most popular online platforms for freelancers in Belgium. It is an online marketplace for people to find freelancers to complete work.

  2. Find freelancer from Belgium
    You can find freelancers from Belgium through the search bar on the website. You can also create a profile on the website and show your skills to potential clients.

  3. Look for freelance opportunities on the website
    You can search for freelancers in Belgium through the search bar on the website.

  4. Apply for jobs on Upwork
    Upwork is a website for freelancers to find work. You can apply for jobs on the website.

  5. Apply for jobs on Freelancer.com

  6. Find jobs on the website
    You can search for jobs in Belgium through the search bar on the website.

How to get paid in Singapore when working remotely for a corporation in Belgium?

You can get paid in Singapore even if you are working for a company in Belgium, however you will need to set up a Singaporean bank account and make sure that you are covered by the Singaporean social security system.

How to get paid in Singapore when working remotely for a corporation in Singapore?
The following is a guide on how to get paid in Singapore when working for a corporation in Singapore.

  1. How to set up a Singaporean bank account
    The first step is to set up a bank account in Singapore. This can be done in one of the following ways:
    If you are a resident of Singapore, you can open a bank account with any of the banks listed below:
    Citibank, OCBC, UOB, DBS, Maybank, Standard Chartered, HSBC, Bank of China, Standard Chartered Bank, Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore), HSBC Bank (Singapore), OCBC Bank, OCBC Bank (Singapore), Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore)
    If you are a non-resident of Singapore, you can open a bank account with any of the banks listed below:
    Citibank, OCBC, UOB, DBS, Maybank, Standard Chartered, HSBC, Bank of China, Standard Chartered Bank, HSBC Bank (Singapore), OCBC Bank, OCBC Bank (Singapore), Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore)
  2. How to get paid in Singapore

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

When working remotely in Singapore for a firm based in Belgium, taxes might be tricky, therefore we have put together this article to help you understand how taxes work in Singapore if you are working remotely for a company Singapore.

Taxation in Singapore is based on a territorial system.
The first principle of Singapore’s taxation system is that the government does not tax income earned in Singapore. Instead, it taxes the individual on the basis of his or her worldwide income.
The second principle is that the government taxes income earned in Singapore at the highest rate, regardless of where the income is earned.
The third principle is that the government taxes income earned outside Singapore at a lower rate, regardless of where the income is earned.
The fourth principle is that the government taxes the individual on his or her worldwide income, rather than his or her Singapore income.
The fifth principle is that the government taxes the individual on his or her worldwide income, regardless of where the income is earned.
In short, the government taxes the individual on his or her worldwide income, rather than his or her Singapore income.
Income earned in Singapore
If you are working for a company in Singapore, you are not taxed in Singapore.
For example, if you are a consultant working for a company in Singapore, you are not taxed in Singapore.
However, if you are a consultant working for a company in Singapore, and you earn a salary in Singapore, you are taxed in Singapore.