Living in Slovakia while working in Iraq

By Mark 05 June 2022

Can I live in Slovakia and work remotely for a company in Iraq?

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

  1. The employer should be registered in Iraq
  2. The company should have a valid business permit in Iraq
  3. The company should be able to provide you with an official letter of work authorization from the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs in Iraq.
  4. The company should have a valid business permit in Slovakia
  5. The company should be able to provide you with an official letter of work authorization from the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs in Slovakia.

Is it possible to work remotely from a country outside the EU?

  1. The employer should be registered in the country where the employee resides
  2. The company should have a valid business permit in the country where the employee resides
  3. The company should be able to provide you with an official letter of work authorization from the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs in the country where the employee resides.
    I am a citizen of a country that is not a member of the European Union, can I work in Slovakia?
  4. The employer should be registered in Slovakia

How to find remote work in Iraq while living in Slovakia?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Iraq even though you are located in Slovakia. For that we need to look for remote jobs in Iraq from companies that are based in Slovakia.

Iraq is a country in the Middle East, which is located between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf. The country is also known as the Land of Two Rivers, which is the Tigris and the Euphrates. The country is also the home of the Babylonian Empire, which was the first great empire of the world.

How to get paid in Slovakia when working remotely for a corporation in Iraq?

You can get paid in Slovakia even if you are working for a company in Iraq, however , you need to know the regulations for doing so.

Slovakia is a member of the European Union, and therefore, they have some of the same laws as the EU, however, they have some additional regulations, so the process of getting paid in Slovakia is a bit more complicated than if you are working in the EU.
If you are working in Iraq for a company, you may be eligible for an E-2 visa. This is the visa that allows you to work for a company in Iraq, and get paid in Slovakia.
If you are working for a company in Iraq, you may be eligible for an E-2 visa.

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

When working remotely in Slovakia for a firm based in Iraq, taxes might be tricky, therefore , it is important to understand how the tax system works in Slovakia.

If you are working in Slovakia for a company based in Iraq, you might have to pay taxes for both countries. The Slovak tax system is quite similar to the Iraqi tax system, so you will have to be aware of the tax rules.
Slovak Tax System
Slovakia has a flat tax system. This means that there is no tax on income, only on the profits of the company.
The tax rate is 20% for the first €1,000,000 of the company’s annual profits, and it is 10% for the rest.