Living in United Arab Emirates while working in Thailand

By Mark 18 May 2022

Can I work remotely in United Arab Emirates for a company in Thailand?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. If you want to work from Thailand, you must be registered there.
  2. If you want to work from United Arab Emirates, you must be registered there.
  3. If you want to work from Thailand, you must have a valid visa from the Thai authorities.
  4. If you want to work from United Arab Emirates, you must have a valid visa from the UAE authorities.
  5. If you want to work from Thailand, you must have a work permit from the Thai authorities.
  6. If you want to work from United Arab Emirates, you must have a work permit from the UAE authorities.

How can I find a remote job in Thailand while living in United Arab Emirates?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Thailand even if you are located in United Arab Emirates, for that we have the best solution for you.

We are working on a new project in Thailand, and we are looking for a web developer who is familiar with PHP and MySQL.
You will be working with a team of 4 developers, and you will be responsible for the following:

  • Developing the front-end of our website using PHP and HTML5
  • Developing the back-end of our website using PHP and MySQL
  • Developing the mobile version of our website using PHP and HTML5
  • Developing the mobile version of our website using PHP and MySQL
  • Working with the graphic designer to develop the look and feel of our website

How can I get paid in United Arab Emirates when working remotely for a company in Thailand?

It is possible to get paid in United Arab Emirates while working for a company in Thailand but it requires some extra steps.

The following steps will explain how you can get paid in United Arab Emirates for work done in Thailand.
Steps to get paid in United Arab Emirates for work done in Thailand

  1. First, you must register in the United Arab Emirates. You can do this by filling in the form available on the website of the United Arab Emirates embassy in Thailand.
  2. After registering, you need to apply for a work permit in the United Arab Emirates.
  3. After applying for a work permit, you must pay the fee of the United Arab Emirates embassy in Thailand.
  4. You must submit your application for a work permit in the United Arab Emirates and pay the fee.
  5. After submitting your application for a work permit in the United Arab Emirates and paying the fee, you need to wait for your work permit in the United Arab Emirates.
  6. Once your work permit in the United Arab Emirates is ready, you can start working for a company in Thailand.
  7. After starting working for a company in Thailand, you must fill out the form available on the website of the company in Thailand.
  8. You need to fill in the form available on the website of the company in Thailand and send it to the company in Thailand.

Will I pay taxes in United Arab Emirates or Thailand when working remotely in United Arab Emirates?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in United Arab Emirates for a corporation in Thailand, so you need to be aware of the tax laws in both countries.

I have been working remotely in United Arab Emirates for a corporation in Thailand for the past three years. I have not paid any taxes in Thailand. I have not filed any taxes in Thailand. I have not paid any taxes in United Arab Emirates. I have not filed any taxes in United Arab Emirates.