Work in Singapore for a company based in Costa Rica

By Mark 02 May 2022

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

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

  1. You will need to have a valid work permit from Singapore.
  2. You will need to be able to work from Costa Rica.
  3. You will need to have a bank account in Costa Rica, which is usually only possible if you have a local bank account.
  4. You will need to have a local telephone number in Costa Rica.
  5. You will need to be able to speak fluent Spanish, which will be very helpful.
  6. You will need to be able to speak English.
  7. You will need to have a valid passport.
  8. You will need to be able to access your bank account from Singapore.
  9. You will need to be able to access your Costa Rica bank account from Singapore.
  10. You will need to be able to access your Costa Rica phone number from Singapore.

Are you a freelancer or a business owner?
If you are a freelancer, then you will have to apply for a work permit to work in Singapore. If you are a business owner, then you will have to apply for a business permit to run your business in Singapore.

How long will it take to get my work permit approved?
The application process for work permits takes approximately one week. The application process for business permits takes approximately one month.
I have been working for a company in Singapore for a long time.

How to find remote work in Costa Rica while living in Singapore?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Costa Rica even though you are located in Singapore. For that we will discuss the best ways to find remote work in Costa Rica while living in Singapore.

If you are a Singaporean and you are looking for a job in Costa Rica, then you might have a tough time.
You might be wondering how you will find a job in Costa Rica.

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

You can get paid in Singapore even if you are working for a company in Costa Rica, however , the process is different.

The process of getting paid in Singapore is more complicated when compared to the process of getting paid in Costa Rica. In Costa Rica, you can use a local bank to get paid in the local currency of Costa Rica, which is the Colón. In Singapore, you will have to use a remittance company to get paid in Singapore dollars.

You can also use a remittance company to get paid in Singapore dollars if you are working in Singapore. There are two ways to get paid in Singapore:

  1. You can use a remittance company to get paid in Singapore dollars.
  2. You can use a local bank to get paid in the local currency of Singapore, which is the Singapore dollar.
    Get paid in Singapore when working remotely for a company in Costa Rica

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 Costa Rica, taxes might be tricky, therefore we are here to help you with this.

What are the tax rates in Singapore?
Taxes are a compulsory levy imposed by the government on the earnings of the employees. The employer is responsible for paying the taxes on behalf of the employees.