Living in Taiwan while working in Peru
Can I work remotely for a company in Peru while being in Taiwan?
It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
- How long are you going to stay in Peru?
- Are you going to be there for at least a year?
- Are you going to be there for more than a year?
- How do you plan to work from Peru?
- Are you going to be able to get a visa to stay in Peru?
- Is your company going to sponsor your visa?
- Is your company going to cover your flight back and forth?
Peru is a great place for expats, especially if you speak Spanish and can work remotely.
I’m an American who works in the Peruvian Amazon. I’m the only person in my office in Iquitos. I work from home. I’ve been here for almost a year. I’ve learned to speak Spanish.
You can work remotely in Peru, but you’ll need to be in the office most of the time.
It’s possible to get a work visa in Peru, but you’ll need to apply at least 6 months in advance.
If you’re an expat working in Peru for less than a year, you’ll need to get a work permit. It’s easy to get a work permit for less than a year.
How to live in Taiwan and find remote work in Peru?
Finding remote work in Peru if you are located in Taiwan might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to apply for the visa in Peru.
Visa in Peru
Visa in Peru for the purpose of working for a company or a self-employed person is valid for 90 days.
There are two types of visas available for foreign workers in Peru.
Type A – this visa is valid for 6 months.
Type B – this visa is valid for 12 months.
Type A visa
Type A visa is the most common type of visa and is valid for 6 months.
You can get this visa in two ways:
Visa in Peru is issued to the following people:
Foreign workers who are employed in Peru for a company or self-employed.
Foreign workers who are employed in Peru as an independent worker.
You can get the visa in Peru in the following situations:
You are employed in Peru for a company or self-employed.
You are employed in Peru as an independent worker.
How a company in Peru can send my salary in Taiwan?
When working remotely for a corporation in Peru, you salary can be send to Taiwan but it can take up to 6 months.
What is the best way to get paid?
If you are paid monthly, you can request a payment in Taiwan.
If you are paid bi-weekly, you can request a payment in Taiwan.
If you are paid bi-monthly, you can request a payment in Taiwan.
If you are paid bi-yearly, you can request a payment in Taiwan.
Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Taiwan for a company in Peru?
If you are working remotely in Taiwan for a corporation established in Peru, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not.
You have the right to be paid in your country of residence.
In Taiwan, there are two types of taxes:
– National tax (corporate tax)
– Local tax (municipal tax)
When you work for a company in Taiwan, you have the right to be paid in your country of residence. That means you will be taxed only in your country of residence.
However, if you are a foreign resident of Taiwan, you will be taxed by the Taiwanese government.
As a foreign resident, you are subject to the following taxes:
– Social Security (Taiwan Social Security Administration)
– Income Tax (Taiwan Revenue Agency)
– Value-added tax (VAT) (Taiwan Customs Administration)
– Municipal tax (Taiwan Municipal Taxation Bureau)
The social security is paid in Taiwan.
The income tax is paid in the country where you are employed.
The value-added tax is paid in Taiwan.
The municipal tax is paid in the country where you are employed.