Working in Ukraine for a corporation in the UK

Can I work remotely for a company in the UK while being in Ukraine?

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:

1. You must have a valid work permit.
2. You must have a valid visa.
3. You must have a valid bank account in UK.
4. You must be able to work legally in UK.
5. You must have a valid passport.
6. You must be able to work legally in Ukraine.

I’m a Ukrainian citizen with a UK visa. I’m a remote worker for a company based in the UK. I’m going to work remotely for them for the next 6 months. I have a bank account in the UK, and I have a valid UK work permit. I’m planning to travel to the UK once a week to work.

Will this work?
I am a Ukrainian citizen with a UK visa.

Will this work?
No.
The UK does not recognise the work permit you have, and it is not valid for a remote worker.
If you were to travel to the UK, you would need to apply for a new visa.
You could work remotely from Ukraine, but you would need to work for a UK company.

How to live in Ukraine and find remote work in the UK?

Finding remote work in the UK if you are located in Ukraine might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to move to the UK and work remotely.

We are going to share our experience with you and explain to you how to move to the UK and find remote work in the UK.

How a company in the UK can send my salary in Ukraine?

When working remotely for a corporation in the UK, you salary can be send to Ukraine but it is not a good idea.

You will be taxed in the UK, but you will not be paid. You will be paid in Ukraine, but you will be taxed in Ukraine.
The salary sent to Ukraine will be taxed in Ukraine and you will not be paid.
It is a good idea to work for a UK company and pay taxes in the UK.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Ukraine for a company in the UK?

If you are working remotely in Ukraine for a corporation established in the UK, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it’s not as bad as you might think.

The first thing to know is that you don’t have to pay taxes on your salary in Ukraine, as it is considered a foreign income. However, if you are employed by a UK company, you must pay tax on your UK salary and your UK income tax is due. If you are self-employed, you pay tax on your UK earnings and you have to pay tax in Ukraine on your Ukrainian earnings.
In this article, we will focus on the taxes you must pay when working remotely in Ukraine for a company in the UK.

What is the tax rate in Ukraine?
If you are a freelancer or a remote worker in Ukraine, you will be taxed on your Ukrainian earnings. You will also be taxed in Ukraine on your UK earnings.
The tax rate in Ukraine is 30% for the first $3,000 and 25% for the next $3,000, with a maximum rate of 45%.