Living in South Korea while working in Brazil
Can I live in South Korea and work remotely for a company in Brazil?
Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:
- Your Brazilian company has to be registered in Brazil and has a local office in Brazil.
- Your Brazilian company has to be registered in Brazil and has a local office in South Korea.
Q: Can I work for a company in the U.S. and be paid in foreign currency?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you can work for a company in the U.S. and be paid in foreign currency.
How to find remote work in Brazil while living in South Korea?
Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Brazil even though you are located in South Korea. For that we need to find a way to connect with Brazilians and get the job. There are many ways to do that, but I will show you the most common and easy to use.
- Use Facebook
Facebook is the most popular social network in the world. It has over 2.2 billion monthly active users. This is a great way to find people in Brazil.
The first step is to create a Facebook account. If you already have a Facebook account, you can skip this step.
If you don’t have a Facebook account, you can create one here.
After you have created your Facebook account, you need to find the Brazilian Facebook group. There are many Facebook groups in Brazil. You can find them by searching for “Facebook group in Brazil”.
You can also find the Brazilian Facebook group by searching for “Facebook group in Brazil” in Google. - Join the Facebook group
After you have found the Brazilian Facebook group, you need to join it.
If you are a new user, you can click on the “Join” button in the top right corner.
If you are an old user, you can click on the “Join” button in the top left corner.
You will be redirected to the Brazilian Facebook group. - Join the group
How to get paid in South Korea when working remotely for a corporation in Brazil?
You can get paid in South Korea even if you are working for a company in Brazil, however , the work you are doing will be counted as work for the Brazilian company.
You can get paid in South Korea even if you are working for a company in Brazil, however, the work you are doing will be counted as work for the Brazilian company.
How do taxes work in South Korea if I’m working remotely for a company South Korea?
When working remotely in South Korea for a firm based in Brazil, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is important to understand how they work.
South Korea has a tax system based on a progressive tax system. This means that the higher your income, the more you pay in taxes. The tax rates for the highest income bracket are as follows:
Income bracket Tax rate 1.00-1.99 million KRW (approx. $1,000 - $9,000) 12% 1.00-1.99 million KRW (approx. $1,000 - $9,000) 2.00-2.99 million KRW (approx. $2,000 - $19,000) 22% 2.00-2.99 million KRW (approx. $2,000 - $19,000) 3.00-3.99 million KRW (approx. $3,000 - $29,000) 33% 3.00-3.99 million KRW (approx. $3,000 - $29,000) 4.00-4.99 million KRW (approx. $4,000 - $39,000) 44% 4.00-4.99 million KRW (approx. $4,000 - $39,000) 5.00-5.99 million KRW (approx. $5,000 - $49,000) 55% 5.00-5.99 million KRW (approx.